Test of Academic Skills (TEAS)

The Test of Academic Skills (TEAS) is a mandatory exam for students applying to the undergraduate School of Nursing program at 红领巾瓜报. The proctored TEAS assesses fundamental skills in reading, mathematics, science, English, and language usage, which are considered essential for nursing program applicants by a panel of nursing program curriculum experts.

PREPARING FOR THE TEAS

  • Official study manual: ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Study Manual (Publisher: ATI, Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC)
  • --study manual and online practice exams available
  • Official study manual available on reserve in WSU Ablah Library or for purchase in the WSU bookstore

REGISTERING FOR THE TEAS

 Students must register and pay for the TEAS test through the method below.

  • To register for TEAS Test, visit to the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing and sign up online with
    • Schedule an exam time and complete online registration.
    • Registration can be done up to 2 days before the test, if space is available.
    • The $86 WSU non-refundable testing fee is paid during the online registration process.
    • This fee includes the cost of the ATI TEAS and reserves the date and computer time for your test at the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing, located at Grace Wilkie Hall Room 320. 
    • Test fee refunds are not provided for improper registration.
  • For questions or special accommodations for testing, contact the Office of Student Accommodations & Testing (316-978-3309) before registering.

TEST DAY

  • Photo Identification is required (driver's license, school photo ID, Employee photo ID, or passport)
  • Calculators are NOT allowed.
  • The test duration is 209 minutes.
  • Scores are received immediately after the test.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SCORE

  • Composite score of 60%

Students can repeat the TEAS an unlimited number of times to meet the individual or composite scores. However, do not repeat the test once minimum scores or composite scores are met. Scores are only used as a baseline to determine academic preparedness for the Nursing Program.

TEAS Report Example: (students will upload report to application)

TEAS Report

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • The TEAS can be taken at any testing site where all four sections of the test are taken and passed in one sitting.
  • This test may be taken as many times as needed to reach the minimum scores, but payment is required for each testing.
  • If you fail on the first attempt, it is recommended that you wait 1 month before re-taking the test to allow for study time.

DEADLINE INFORMATION
Testing must be completed prior to the School of Nursing application deadline. As there are large numbers of applicants and limited computer availability, it is STRONGLY recommended that you take this test as early as possible in the application process. If you attempt to register for the test later than two weeks prior to the application deadline, test registration cannot be guaranteed.