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 Student Services at 319-296-4014. Virtual testing dates will close for registration the Monday prior to TEAS week at 4:30pm 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:
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.