TEAS

About the TEAS

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used as part of the admissions process by nursing schools nationwide. Our test center accepts students who are applying to any nursing program, including SJSU.

First register for an account on the ATI website and obtain an ATI ID before you register for the test.

SJSU currently offers the TEAS 7.

The TEAS VII consists of 170 questions across 4 content areas: Reading (64 minutes), Mathematics (54 minutes), Science (63 minutes), and English (28 minutes), for a total of 3 hours and 29 minutes. Total test time is 4.5 hours.

You will receive your reporting time, room assignment, and instructions via e-mail 3-5 days prior to the test.

Who needs to take the TEAS?

• ALL SJSU nursing applicants, prior to applying

The TEAS is offered several times per year. Take the TEAS early to ensure your scores are posted ahead of any registration or application deadlines. 

Upcoming TEAS Test Dates

Register For The TEAS (No late registration. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.)
You must register exactly as your name appears on your photo ID.
(Ex: If your ID says Samuel Leonidas Spartan Jr, do NOT use Sammy Spartan.)

Special Circumstances

• I usually test with accommodations.

  • If you receive accommodations, register for the test first and then contact the SJSU Accessible Education Center (AEC) to arrange accommodations at least one month prior to your exam. Students must email the office two weeks prior to the test date to check on their accommodations.

• I need to reschedule my TEAS.

  • E-mail us before the test registration deadline. Include your SJSU ID number and the transaction number on your TEAS receipt. After registration closes, we can reschedule your test date if it is due to an emergency if you provide documentation to support your request (legal, medical, etc). We reserve the right to approve/deny all requests. Tests may be rescheduled one time with the appropriate documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• I am not a Nursing student. Do I need to take the TEAS?

  • No. Only nursing applicants need to take the TEAS.

• I am applying to other nursing programs, not SJSU. Can I still test at SJSU?

  • Yes. We administer the test for students applying to any nursing program.

• What is an ATI ID?

  • This is a unique registration number, assigned by ATI for each candidate taking the TEAS used by you and by your nursing programs to access your test score(s). You will need that ID number on the day of the test, otherwise you will not be allowed to test.

• I did not receive an admission ticket with my TEAS test time.

  • Admission tickets are sent out via email 3-5 days before the test date.  If you do not receive a ticket by the day before your exam and you have checked your spam/junk folder, e-mail us before 5 pm. We will need your ATI number and your test registration receipt to look up your information.

For all other questions, please e-mail us at testing-office@sjsu.edu