Test of Essential and Academic Skills (TEAS)

Test of Essential and Academic Skills - (TEAS)

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a multiple-choice exam that measures a student’s readiness for nursing and allied health programs. It assesses fundamental academic skills essential for success in coursework, covering key areas such as reading, mathematics, science, English, and language usage. 

 

  • Scheduling Options and Exam Length
    • Test Delivery Options: In-person or remote.
      • In-person are located on the SHSU Huntsville campus
      • The remote option allows you to test remotely at your home.
    • Exam length: 3 1/2 hour time limit
  • Test Fee
    • $53.50 (paid to the Testing Center)
    • $70.00 (paid via credit card to ATI on test day)
    • All fees are non-refundable, non transferable
  • Test Day Requirements: In-Person
    • Please arrive to the center 15 minutes before your exam start time.
      • Testers must bring the following forms of ID and information with them on test day:
      • Valid Photo ID - may not be expired and must have photo.
      • Valid Secondary ID - no photo necessary.
      • ATI login information (username and password)
      • Valid credit card.
    • Test Day Requirements: Remote
      • ATI will provide you with instructions regarding test day requirements for the remote environment. Generally, you should be prepared to show two forms of ID on camera, prior to testing.  
    • Test Scores & Retakes
      • When testing at SHSU in-person, your scores will be available immediately upon completion of the exam.  
      • Scores for a remote exam are available in a Pending status immediately upon completion, and then officially validated 3 or less business days.
      • There is no waiting period to retake the TEAS exam. Students may retest at any time, based on availability of the Center.    
    • Accommodations
    • TEAS RESOURCES & WEBSITE