TEAS

All individuals planning to apply to the EMU traditional BSN or the 2nd-degree BSN program will need to complete the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam, a standardized exam used by the School of Nursing to assess an applicant's readiness for nursing study by evaluating basic academic skills in reading, math, science, and English language usage. Students must earn minimum scores in each academic area to be eligible to apply to the program. For more information on application requirements, including minimum scores in each area, please visit the EMU School of Nursing webpage. Students that do not meet the minimum application requirements on the first attempt or wish to retake the exam for a higher score(s) may only retake the TEAS exam once within a 1-year period.

The ATI TEAS is offered both online through the ATI website and in person on the EMU campus. Engage @ EMU administers the ATI TEAS exam for student wishing to take it in person. Students can find more information regarding testing at EMU by visiting the Engage @ EMU Testing & Certification Center webpage.

To register for the exam, either online or in person, or for more information about the TEAS exam, please visit the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) website and click on TEAS. Registration Guides are available on the ATI website that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create an ATI account and register for an online or in-person exam.

Test Information

The cost of taking the TEAS exam at EMU is determine by the Engage @ EMU testing center and is subject to change. The cost of taking the TEAS online through the ATI website is determined by ATI. See the website for additional information.
Additional information, including how to create an ATI account or how to access review materials for the exam, is available through the TEAS website.
Students must be able to log on to their ATI account on the day of their scheduled exam, whether testing online or in person.
A government-issued photo ID is required to take the TEAS exam if testing in person. The TEAS website will provide information on what security measures and technology requirements are necessary to take the exam online. Please visit the TEAS webpage for additional information on what is required on the day of the scheduled exam whether testing online or in person.
Students are encouraged to take the exam well before the application deadline each year to ensure they are able to complete the exam by the deadline and to allow for time to remediate and retest should it be necessary or desired.
For more information on minimum test scores and how they are calculated for application purposes, please contact the School of Nursing Office ([email protected] or 734-487-2310).