TEAS
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. The objectives assessed on the TEAS exam are those which health science educators deemed most appropriate and relevant to measure entry-level academic readiness of nursing and allied health program applicants.
TEAS testing is available on the Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk and Three Rivers campuses
Preparing for the TEAS
The ATI website has many resources available for purchase, including Learning Strategies, TEAS Pre-test Study Manual and TEAS Online Practice assessments.
Registering for the TEAS
- Create an account on www.atitesting.com and login to see a listing of CT State test dates. Please be sure to choose your preferred CT State campus as your institution of choice in your ATI PROFILE.
- Click on “Online Store” then TEAS®: Follow prompts, choose test date and add to cart for purchase.
Please note the following:
- Only CT State students may test at CT State TEAS testing centers.
- CT State only offers the "TEAS for Nursing" version of the TEAS. There is no content difference between the "TEAS for Nursing" and the "TEAS for Allied Health." Students can take the "TEAS for Nursing" regardless of which program they are applying to.
- CT State students may test at any testing center as long as they send their scores to CT State.
- Students applying to the Nursing, Respiratory Care, or Radiologic Technology programs can take the TEAS Test on or before February 1st of each application cycle. Scores expire after 3 years.
- Students applying to the PTA Program can take the TEAS Test on or before October 1st of each application cycle. Scores expire after 3 years.
- Proctoring fee information: There is an additional $15 proctor fee payable to CT State. You will be required to pay the proctoring fee prior to your test session. The TEAS testing fee may be increased by ATI at any time but the CT State Proctor fee ($15) will not be increasing; CT State does not control whether ATI chooses to increase their prices.
Testing Options
Online
To view scheduled Remote/Online via Proctorio tests, visit atitesting.com/teas. Tests are available directly through ATI or various CT State Community College campuses.
On-Campus
To view scheduled Remote/Online via Proctorio tests, visit atitesting.com/teas.
Choose the "Exam registration" button and choose the in-person option.
Find your CT State campus listed in the locations to see upcoming testing dates and to register.
Frequently Asked Questions
The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a multiple choice test that evaluates the following skills: math, science, reading & English. The objectives assessed on the TEAS exam are those which nurse educators deemed most appropriate and relevant to measure entry level skills and abilities of nursing program applicants.
(Test of Essential Skills) ATI TEAS
Applicants may re-take the TEAS as many times as desired. The CT-CCNP will use the applicant’s highest ATI TEAS score when determining eligibility.
Students requiring accommodations must contact ATI with a request at least 30 days before their scheduled test. Failure to contact ATI with the request may result in accommodations not being met.