ATI TEAS (TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS)
Page last updated May 8, 2013

The ATI TEAS V walk-in exam period is currently open.
The testing period is April 16 - August 16, 2013

ATTENTION: The Testing Center has moved to Lama 118. [MAP]

The Testing Center offers the ATI TEAS V test on a walk-in basis several times per year. In order to use the ATI TEAS V walk-in testing option, please READ and FOLLOW these instructions on this page exactly as written.

ITEMS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE WALK-IN ATI TEAS TEST

Test takers MUST bring the following THREE (3) items with them on the day they wish to test.

1. Acceptable Photo ID (Driver's License, State ID, Passport, Military ID, Campus ID)

2. Your ATI Login Username/Password
If you have not already created an account, go to http://www.atitesting.com

3. Two (2) forms of payment - both fees are processed on-site at the Testing Center.
Note: Once test fees are paid, there are NO refunds.

• Proctor Test Fee: $60 (cash or check only)
• ATI Test Fee: $35 (credit or debit card only)

Please make checks payable to: Kapiolani Community College Library

TEST DAY POLICY & PROCEDURES

1. The ATI TEAS is administered Monday - Thursday only between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
You may START the test at anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
No tests will be started after 12:00 p.m.
No testing on Fridays, weekends, holidays, or during Spring and Winter Breaks.
No testing during final exam week.
No testing outside of the dates specified above.

2. Report to the Testing Center in the Library, Lama 101. Check-in at the front desk.

3. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided. NO CALCULATORS or ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED.

4. The complete test takes 209 minutes and there are four sections. You may work at your own pace within the time limit allotted for each section.

5. You are permitted to take short restroom breaks in between test sections.

6. You may not communicate with anyone about the content of the test at any time during or after the test administration, including breaks.

7. Disruptive behavior in any form, including ringing cell phones, will not be tolerated. The test administrator has sole discretion in determining what constitutes disruptive behavor.

8. You are responsible for knowing your college/university re-test policy. Violation of the policy may adversely affect the application and selection process into your college/university nursing program.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEAS TEST

Test Results:
Your score will automatically be available to Kapi'olani Community College at no additional cost.

• You may obtain and print duplicate score reports online by logging into your ATI account at: http://www.atitesting.com
• If you need to send your results to additional schools, a $26 fee per results report applies.
  You may order this report online at http://www.atitesting.com/ati_store/product.aspx?zpid=942

Passing Score:
The ATI TEAS exam adjusted individual score will be used to determine your eligibility for the nursing program you are entering:

• Requirement for the ADN and LPN-RN transition program: 78% or higher
• Requirement for the PRCN program: 65% or higher

Re-Test Policy:
You may re-test once every three (3) months. Scores for multiple tests taken within a three-month period will not be considered and the Nursing Department may deny your application for admission for the semester you are trying to enter. The highest test score will be used if the test was taken more than once.

Score Validity:
Your ATI TEAS score is valid for three (3) years.

Study Guide:
Assessment Technologies Institute's Version 5.0 - ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) Study Manual, ISBN 1933107987. The guide may be purchased at the KCC Bookstore in the 'Ohi'a Building, Room 116. To order online, please go to http://www.atitesting.com/ati_store/product.aspx?zpid=1175