Test Dates & Deadlines
Important SAT® dates and information for U.S. and international students
You can help your students register for the SAT Reasoning Test by providing them with the 2008-09 testing schedule in addition to helping them negotiate the registration process. For students testing outside the U.S., see the applicable international dates and deadlines below.
U.S. registration dates and deadlines
| 2008-09 Test Dates | Test | U.S. Registration Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Late (a fee applies) | ||
| October 4, 2008* | SAT & Subject Tests | September 9, 2008 | September 16, 2008 |
| November 1, 2008 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 26, 2008 | October 10, 2008 |
| December 6, 2008 | SAT & Subject Tests | November 5, 2008 | November 18, 2008 |
| January 24, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 26, 2008 | January 6, 2009 |
| March 14, 2009 | SAT only | February 10, 2009 | February 24, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 31, 2009 | April 9, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | May 5, 2009 | May 15, 2009 |
* Revised formula: Normally the October test is the second Saturday in October. The test date is moved one week earlier when Labor Day falls before September 5.
Important information for U.S. registration deadlines
- U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.
- U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines.
- On March 4, only the SAT Reasoning Test™ is offered.
- Sunday administrations occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.
International registration dates and deadlines
| 2008-09 Test Dates | Test | International Registration Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early (international only) | Regular | ||
| October 4, 2008* | SAT & Subject Tests | August 26, 2008 | September 9, 2008 |
| November 1, 2008 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 10, 2008 | September 26, 2008 |
| December 6, 2008 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 15, 2008 | November 5, 2008 |
| January 24, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 3, 2008 | December 26, 2008 |
| May 2, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 11, 2009 | March 31, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 15, 2009 | May 5, 2009 |
* Revised formula: Normally the October test is the second Saturday in October. The test date is moved one week earlier when Labor Day falls before September 5.
Important information for international registration deadlines
- International deadlines apply to anyone testing outside of the United States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.
- International registration materials must be received by the international deadlines.
- There is no late registration for international testing. Online and telephone registrations must be completed by the international deadline dates listed above.
- Students registering through International Representative must submit their paper registration with full payment by the early registration deadline.
- On March 14, the SAT is not offered outside of the United States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.
- Sunday administrations occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.
Be sure your students are aware of restrictions that may apply to them.