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ATI TEAS Test

At Hawkeye Community College, it is our goal to help students be successful in our programs. This pre-admission exam will help determine student readiness to begin the Nursing curriculum and be utilized to provide advising.

The ATI TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills), also referred to as the TEAS VI test, is a computerized multiple-choice assessment of basic academic knowledge in reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. The objectives assessed on the ATI TEAS test are those which nurse educators deemed most appropriate and relevant to measure entry level skills and abilities of nursing program applicants.

Scores from other colleges will not be accepted. Please register for a date and time below to take your ATI TEAS test.

Content Area Number of Test Items Amount of Time Allotted
Reading 42 50 minutes
Mathematics 30 56 minutes
Science 48 38 minutes
English and Language Usage 30 65 minutes
TOTAL 170 209 minutes

Registering for the ATI TEAS Test

Pre-Nursing students will still need to complete the TEAS test to move to the waitlist/eligibility list for the Nursing program.

To schedule your TEAS exam please call Evaluation and Testing. Virtual and in-person sessions are available. Virtual testing dates will close for registration one week before the test date to ensure proctoring software can be installed and tested.

Continue to prep and study so you will do well when you take the TEAS test.

Preparing for the ATI TEAS Test

There are several ways you can prepare for the ATI TEAS test:

  • ATI TEAS PAL is a self-paced tutoring computer program designed to help you prepare and pass the ATI TEAS test. Stop by during the following times.

    TEAS PAL Tutor Schedule — Fall 2020
    Monday 2:00–3:30pm Student Tutoring and Computer Lab, Bremer Hall 127
    4:00–5:30pm Library 211
    Tuesday 12:00–3:30pm Student Tutoring and Computer Lab, Bremer Hall 127
    4:00–6:00pm Library 211
    Wednesday 2:00–3:30pm Student Tutoring and Computer Lab, Bremer Hall 127
    4:00–5:30pm Library 211
    Thursday 12:00–3:30pm Student Tutoring and Computer Lab, Bremer Hall 127
    4:00–6:00pm Library 211

  • Check out Study manuals at the Hawkeye Community College Library.

  • Online Practice Assessments and Study Manuals for the ATI TEAS are available to purchase.

Retesting

You may test a total of five times if your composite score is 63.9% or below. Retesting fees will apply. You are allowed to test once per calendar month.

Remediation is highly recommended; The TEAS PAL Lab, located in Bremer Hall room 127, has tutoring available. Call 319-296-4029 for hours, dates and times, as they vary each semester.

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Evaluation and Testing

Student Services
Hawkeye Center 208
319-296-4318
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Wearing a mask is required while on campus, including while testing.

Regular Hours — Fall 2020
Monday 7:30am–4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am–6:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am–6:00pm
Thursday 7:30am–4:30pm
Friday 7:30am–4:30pm

Testing is by appointment only. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.

If campus is closed, the Testing Center is also closed. This includes weather related closings. See the Academic Calendar for scheduled college closings.

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