Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) – Information and Schedule

Test given at Triton College Testing Center

Room A-126 (Learning Resource Center)

Applicants for admission to the Triton College Nursing program are welcome to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). 

The TEAS consists of four parts:  Reading (58 min/ 48 questions), Math (51 min/ 34 questions) Science (66 min/ 54 questions) and English/ Language Usage (34 min/ 34 questions. The Testing Center is currently administering Version V of the TEAS on the dates listed below.  An appointment is required for testing.

Applicants for admission taking the TEAS at the Testing Center must:

• Set up a student account at:  http://www.atitesting.com. You must register online before you can take the test.
• Schedule a test date and pay the $50.00 test fee online. Applicants will not be permitted to register on the day of examination.
• Arrive at the Testing Center with receipt and proper ID (valid government-issued photo ID with a signature) on the scheduled testing dates. Students reporting without proper ID will be turned away and will be responsible for repaying and rescheduling for a new test. No admission will be allowed once the testing begins.

The Academic Success Center offers iPad2 tablets with TEAS study guide, tutoring for one-on-one help, and TEAS information sessions. To schedule an appointment or additional information, call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3341. 

Official TEAS V Study Manuals are available at the Library Circulation Desk under Nursing Resource materials. The study manuals are kept on reserve and are for in-library use only. For additional information, call (708) 456-0300 ext. 3215 or 3216.

Applicants may purchase study materials from the http://www.atitesting.com or Triton College bookstore. When ordering preparation material for the TEAS exam; please order for the 5.0 version of the test.  

RETESTING INFORMATION

Examinees will be able to take the test three times every two years. There is a 30-day waiting period between retakes.  Triton College accepts passing TEAS scores from other colleges; test scores are valid for two years and must be valid on the date the application is submitted. Students may request a transcript of their scores from ATI at http://www.atitesting.com. Any scores submitted will count as an attempt.

TEAS Administration Schedule

The use of electronic devices of any kind is not permitted within the test room. This includes calculators and translation devices.