Important information:
Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, prices for mailed items—such as the DAT Preparation Manual and certain transcripts sent by mail—will temporarily increase until the strike is resolved. We appreciate your understanding.
Fees
When you have received an eligibility email with your eligibility dates, your registration is complete. The fees listed below, subject to applicable taxes, are collected during registration. See the DAT Candidate Guide for details on fee refunds.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE |
|---|---|
| Registration: This fee includes test administration, an official student transcript and up to 5 official transcripts sent directly to the dental schools you selected at registration. | $569 |
| DAT Preparation Manual | $30 |
| Each transcript requested at registration over the 5 included with the DAT Fee | $20 |
The following fees are collected separately from registration.
| DESCRIPTION | FEE |
|---|---|
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Note: For online registrations and orders of DAT material, the Confirmation of DAT Registration page and the Confirmation of DAT Order page verify that the DAT Office has received your registration or order form. |
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| Additional transcripts (including personal copies):
First copy of transcript Each additional copy of transcript |
$30 $20 |
| DAT results audit
For a period of 30 days after a testing appointment you may request an audit of your DAT results |
$80 |
| Transcript verification
List of all the dental schools that have been sent your DAT scores |
$30 |
| Resend returned DAT preparation materials | $10 |
Testing Accommodations
Testing accommodations are available for candidates who require them. To apply for testing accommodation:
- Read the DAT Candidate Guide, noting the section on Testing Accommodations.
- Register for the DAT. During the registration, indicate you will be applying for testing accommodation.
- Download the Testing Accommodations Application Form.
- Assemble this completed form and documentation into files and upload to this link: https://www.cda-adc.ca/dat_taed_support
You may also apply for testing accommodation after your registration is complete. See the DAT Candidate Guide for details.
Prometric Test Centres
Basic scheduling - 1-800-688-5804
Customer service - 1-800-853-6769
Testing accommodations - 1-800-967-1139
The DAT is available at Prometric Test Centres.
Continued Application to Dental School Form
If you have attempted the DAT three or more times, you must provide evidence of your demonstrated intent to apply to dental school within the previous 18 months. Following registration, you must complete and submit the Continued Application to Dental School Form along with one form of the following supporting documentation, which must be dated within the previous 18 months:
- Copy of a completed and submitted application to dental school, dated after you last obtained your DAT scores
- Letter of rejection from a dental school
- Letter on school letterhead from a dental school admission officer encouraging the applicant to retest
- Letter on school letterhead from a college or university health profession advisor or instructor verifying the applicant is applying to dental school
Please send your completed Continued Application to Dental School Form and your supporting documentation to dat@cda-adc.ca
