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TEAS Testing

If you plan to apply for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program, you are required to complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The TEAS is designed to determine the academic readiness of applicants and contains four subtests in Math, Science, English and Reading. TEAS must be completed within one year of application and cannot be taken more than two times in any one year.

Attention

Because nursing admission applications have been closed, no testing is currently available. Testing will resume Fall 2009.

Pre-registration is required with a fee of $43.75. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Registration and fee must be submitted two days prior to the test to secure your seat.

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How to register for the test

The TEAS test is offered in partnership with the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). You must register both with ATI as well as our Assessment Office prior to the test. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to ATI On-line Registration - Create your account, user ID and password with ATI. Select "Bellevue CC" as your institution. You need to bring the username and password on the test day for admission to the test center.

Step 2: Go to BC TEAS On-line Registration (see test dates below) - Select a test date, register and pay the required fee of $43.75 ($25 TEAS test fee, and $18.75 BC testing lab fee). Registration and fee must be submitted prior to the deadline.

Current available test dates (Select a date and click the link to register)

Due to the limited seat availability, you cannot change your test date once you submit the registration.

Test Date

Time

Location

Registration Deadline

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No testing is available currently

 

(You must arrive at the test room 30 minutes prior to the test time. The entire test may take up to 3 hours 30 minutes. However, you may leave if you finish the test earlier.)

NOTE: Due to limited seat availability, TEAS test registrations are accepted on a first come first serve basis. *(You can register and take the test with us even though you are not a current BC student)

Refund Policy: Refund is only allowed if you submit your cancellation before the registration deadline of your test date. If you need to cancel your registration, send your request via email to assessment@bellevuecollege.edu.

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TEST DAY

I. What To Bring On Test Day

  1. Your TEAS admission ticket (it is sent to the email address you used for registering the test on the Monday prior to your test date).
  2. Valid government-issued photo identification.
  3. Your ATI account username and password to log into your web account to take the test. You cannot start the test without these information. (See Step 1 above for creating an ATI account)

II. Important Regulations

  • You need to arrive and check in 30 minutes prior to the testing time.
  • No admission is allowed once the test has started.
  • The entire test may take up to 3 hours 30 minutes. However, you may leave if you finish the test earlier.
  • You will receive score report right after you finish the entire test.
  • Calculator is not allowed (scratch paper and pencil will be provided)
  • No bag or Back pack allowed in the test room. Please leave your belongings in your car or with your family or friends.
  • No drinks or food in the test room.
  • You may take break during the test for a maximum of 5 minutes. However, you can take break more than one time.
  • Cell phone use is prohibited. If your phone makes noise, or you are seen using it at any time (including breaks), you may be dismissed immediately, your scores may be canceled. This policy also applies to any other prohibited digital and/or electronic devices such as BlackBerrys, CD players, pagers, PDAs, cameras or other photographic equipment, or separate timers of any kind.

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What happens if there is bad weather on test day?

Check this website for test cancellations. If the college campus is closed or if the test center is unable to open on test day due to severe weather, a makeup test may be scheduled. You will be notified by email about a rescheduled test date. If conditions are dangerous, do not attempt to travel to the test center.

If the test center stays open and the test is given, but you are unable to reach the test center because of severe weather, email us at assessment@bellevuecollege.edu during the week after the test date for your options.


You may also check this website to find your rescheduled test date or call Assessment Office at 425-564-2243.


If you are unable to attend the scheduled makeup date, you may reschedule for a future TEAS test date at no additional charge. To do so:

    1. Select another test date from the testing schedule listed on this website.
    2. Send an email to assessment@bellevuecollege.edu.
    3. Identify yourself as having been registered to test on the test date that is cancelled, and indicate the alternate test date you select from our testing schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any online study guides or practice test available?
Yes. There are study guides and practice tests on the ATI website
www.atitesting.com.

2. Is it possible to retest only one section of the TEAS?
No. You will have to retest all four (4) sections.

3. Is there a retest fee?
Yes. The same registration fee of $43.75 is required.

4. What score or percentage is required?

There is no minimum score. Admission decision will be based on rank ordering of TEAS test results.

5. Can only BC students register for the TEAS Test?
No. Non-BC students can register also.

6. Can I use a calculator on the TEAS test?
No. Calculators are NOT allowed for the TEAS test.

7. How long until I receive my result from the TEAS?
The score will be available immediately after the test.

8. How do I send my TEAS result from another college to BC?
You can request ATI send your result electronically to BC. A fee is required by ATI. For more information, visit ATI at www.atitesting.com.

9. How do I send my TEAS result from BC to another school?

You can request ATI send your result electronically to another school. A fee is required by ATI. For more information, visit ATI at www.atitesting.com.

10. If I have a bachelor degree, do I need to take the TEAS test?
Yes. You are still required to take the test for Nursing Program.

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Assessment Office Contact Information:

Bellevue College
Assessment Office, B132
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Phone: (425) 564--2243

Fax: (425) 564-2138

assessment@bellevuecollege.edu

Other Contact Information:

For information about preparing for the TEAS test, visit Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) website.

For information about admission requirements for Associate Degree Nursing Program, visit Nursing Department website.

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Updated 2/21/2009

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