ATI TEAS®
The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) measures basic essential skills deemed most appropriate and relevant to indicate readiness and success in a nursing program. It is a computerized exam, administered in-person by the University Testing Center, in partnership with the School of Nursing, and required for admission consideration.
Who: Only Minnesota State University, Mankato students may test at this location.
When (arrive no later than 15 minutes before your scheduled exam time):
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Date |
Time |
Location |
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Friday, January 10, 2025 |
12:00pm |
TBD |
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Saturday, January 11, 2025 |
10:00am |
TBD |
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Friday, January 17, 2025 |
12:00pm |
TBD |
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Saturday, January 18, 2025 |
10:00am |
TBD |
***TEAS registration for January, 2025 will open on November 4, 2024.
Format: Multiple Choice, 170 questions
Delivery: All TEAS exams administered through Minnesota State University, Mankato will be delivered in-person on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus.
Cost: $97 paid directly to ATI
Time Limit: 209 minutes (about 3 ½ hours). Each subject area has a time limit.
Identification: Only valid government issued identification will be accepted for admittance into the exam. Student IDs are not acceptable forms of identifcation for ATI TEAS.
Additional Important Information: ATI login information, including username and password, is needed to begin your exam.
Subject Areas:
- Reading - 55 minutes
- Mathematics - 57 minutes
- Science - 60 minutes
- English & Language Usage - 37 minutes
Scoring: The total score from the exam will be used towards the admission ranking process. The total score is 25% of the ranking. There is no minimum score requirement.
Accommodations
Every attempt will be made to accommodate qualified students with disabilities. Students on file with Accessibility Resources are advised to contact the University Testing Center directly at testingcenter@mnsu.edu for arrangements. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance to the plan established with Accessibility Resources.
Please notify the University Testing Center at least two weeks prior to the first testing date scheduled so we may make arrangements with staffing and room reservations.
Published test dates on ATI's website does not guarantee accommodations are available for that session. In some circumstances, a separate testing date may need to be scheduled after the nursing application deadline, in consultation with the School of Nursing.
TEAS® Exam Policies
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- The TEAS must be completed by the application deadline- fourth Friday of the semester.
- The TEAS is expected to be taken during the semester a student applies to the Pre-Licensure Program at MSU.
- TEAS exams must be taken in-person. ONLINE proctored exam scores will not be accepted.
- Exception: ONLINE TEAS proctored exam scores earned prior to July 1, 2024, will still be accepted if they have not yet expired.
- TEAS scores are valid for one year.
- The TEAS may only be completed once a semester.
- If the TEAS is taken more than once a semester, the School of Nursing will only use the score from the first attempt.
- The highest valid TEAS score will be used towards admission ranking when attempts occurred in different semesters.
- Students may test in-person at another site. Official TEAS transcripts must be sent to the School of Nursing and received by the application deadline.
Registration & Payment
Registration & payment will be completed online through the ATI Website
Minnesota State University, Mankato offers the TEAS® exam to Pre-Licensure Program applicants in the months of September and January. Testing availability will become limited as the application deadline approaches. Students are encouraged to plan ahead. Testing dates and times are made available two months prior to application deadline, in July and November.
Follow the student instructions to create an ATI account and register for the TEAS®.
Registration for the TEAS® will close at 12:00am, 24 hours prior to the exam date.
Preparation
ATI recommends approximately 6 weeks of preparation prior to taking the exam.
A variety of preparatory products and packages, ranging in costs, are available for purchase in the Onlne Store of your ATI account.
Students may also purchase Prep Products and find resources HERE. ATI recommends students check out their Facebook Page for live TEAS prep events as well as previously recorded videos and their ATI Student Blog.
