TEAS Testing
On This Page: Test Overview | Registration & Dates | Exam Day Details | Remote Testing | Study Resources | Accommodations
The TEAS exam is required for admission into Kish’s Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs. This page outlines what to expect, how to register, and how to prepare for test day.
About the TEAS Exam
The TEAS exam measures readiness for health-science programs and helps ensure students are prepared for coursework at Kish.
Key details:
- Required for Nursing & Radiologic Technology
- Tests Reading, Math, Science, and English
- Minimum score: 60%
- Scores valid for 2 years
- One attempt per testing session
Register & Schedule
- Create an account at atitesting.com
- Select Register for TEAS
- Choose TEAS for Nursing Students (even if applying to Radiologic Technology)
- Select Kishwaukee College (Malta, IL)
- Choose your test date and time
- Pay by credit card and save your confirmation number
Important notes:
- Registration closes midnight two days before testing
- All registrations are final
- Seats fill quickly — register early
On Test Day
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Bring a government-issued photo ID
- Your ATI login
- Scratch paper provided
- Calculator provided within the test
- No phones, electronics, food, or drinks
- Late arrivals may need to reschedule and repay
Location:
Testing Services — Room C1203
Remote TEAS Testing
Although testing is preferred on campus, there is remote TEAS testing available for students who cannot test on campus.
- Register through ATI using the same steps as in-person testing
- Login instructions are emailed the day before the exam
- Testing is proctored through Proctorio
- Follow all ATI testing requirements for remote exams
Prepare for TEAS
Preparing ahead of time can improve your score and reduce the need to retest.
- Purchase study guides at atitesting.com
- Free practice tests at testprepreview.com
- ATI TEAS Study Manual available at the Kish Library
- Beginner’s Guide to the TEAS Exam