Test of Essential Academic Skills [TEAS]

TEAS At-A-Glance

Max Attempts: 2

  • Maximum 2 attempts per admission cycle
  • Must wait at least 28 days between attempts
  • Highest Adjusted Individual Score is used
  • Scores valid for 2 years

Minimum Score: 55%

  • Minimum composite score of 55% required
  • Scores below 55% are ineligible
  • Scores 55.0%–58.0% require ATI Launch

TEAS Guidelines & FAQs

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) is a standardized, computer-based exam administered by ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute). It measures your readiness for nursing school in the following areas: Reading Mathematics Science English and Language Usage Important: You must complete the TEAS as part of your application. Applications will not be reviewed without a TEAS score.

All applicants to the Dakota Nursing Program Practical Nursing (PN) program are required to take the TEAS exam prior to the application deadline.

Applicants must earn a minimum composite score of 55%. Scores below 55% are ineligible for admission. Scores between 55.0% and 58.0% carry conditional requirements and require successful completion of the ATI Launch program.

ATI Launch is a self-paced remediation module required for applicants who earn a TEAS composite score between 55.0% and 58.0%. Designed to strengthen foundational academic concepts, this program must be successfully completed prior to the start of nursing coursework to fulfill conditional admission requirements

You are allowed a maximum of 2 attempts per admission cycle, with a mandatory 28-day waiting period between tests. You must pay for each attempt. When evaluating your file, the highest Adjusted Individual Score will be used (scores from different tests are not combined). TEAS scores are valid for 2 years from the application deadline.

To register, visit atitesting.com, select “Register for TEAS”, choose your preferred test date/location, and pay the $87.00 testing fee.

Note: All standard TEAS exams for the Dakota Nursing Program are offered in-person only. Remote proctoring is only allowed for LRSC Mobility students, who are also subject to a $25.00 proctoring fee.

You must complete the TEAS at least 5 days before the application deadline (March 5th). Tests taken after the deadline will not be accepted (unless rescheduled by DNP due to weather).

Plan for a ~4-hour exam and arrive 15 minutes early. Bring your ATI Login, a valid Photo ID, and #2 pencils. Personal calculators are not allowed (one will be provided if needed).

Testing Honor Code Warning: The Dakota Nursing Program strictly enforces its Honor Code. Any student confirmed to have cheated on the TEAS exam will be permanently deferred from admission into the program.

TEAS Registration & Prep Resources

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