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TEAS-Test of Essential Academic Skills

COCC will administer the TEAS exam in-person only for the Fall 2026 application year. Reservations for COCC-administered TEAS exams will open December 1, 2025 at 9am. See details below for dates and reservation instructions.

ABOUT THE TEAS EXAM

The ATI Test for Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a required exam for students applying to COCC's Nursing Program. The purpose of the TEAS examination is to assess an examinee's overall academic preparedness for a health science program.  Every few years the TEAS content outline is reviewed to ensure that it is up to date for its intended use with nursing and allied health program applicant populations. 

What should I do to prepare for the ATI TEAS?

To aid your preparation for the ATI TEAS, Version 7, ATI TEAS offers both free resources and resources for purchase.

Can I take the TEAS more than once?

You may take the exam up to two times the first year you are eligible and plan to apply to the program. After your initial application to the nursing program, you can take the exam once per application year going forward. If you applied last year or before, under the previous twice lifetime limit, you will have one exam per application year. 

What are my options for completing the ATI TEAS exam?

There are three ways to take the TEAS exam: in person through COCC; in person through a PSI National Testing Center; or online through ATI (the organization that manages the TEAS exam). For details about each option, see below:

  • TEAS in person through COCC

    Proctored by COCC staff on the Bend Campus

    COCC offers limited in person TEAS on the Bend Campus. 

    Please book early to reserve a exam date, as these appointments are available on a first come, first served basis and seating is limited.

    Reserve your appointment and pay the $70 exam fee by calling Admissions & Records - Cashier: 541-383-7229.

    You must be an admitted COCC student and have taken at least one class at COCC within the last year to sign up for the exam.

    If you have not taken a class at COCC within the last year, you will be required to update your COCC application prior to scheduling an exam. Your application can be updated at Returning COCC Student Application. 

    Students who wish to access accommodations must meet with the Office of Student Accessibility Services to establish appropriate accommodations. 

    • Please Note: There are no refunds for cancellations or rescheduled exams. If you miss your scheduled exam date, you will need to reschedule and pay the exam fee again.
    • Students should arrive 15 minutes early to the exam for check-in. Students arriving late to the exam will not be allowed participate on this day and will not be refunded their exam fee.

    For more information about testing on campus, click here. 

  • TEAS online through ATI

    Proctored by ATI

  • TEAS in person through a PSI National Testing Center 

    Proctored by PSI National Testing Center

    COCC accepts TEAS official transcripts from approved PSI National Testing Centers. For official information on how to schedule a TEAS exam with PSI. Exam fees at PSI National Testing Centers are set by PSI; please contact PSI for information about their fees.

    Students who may be eligible for accommodations must contact the remote testing site to determine eligibility and arrange accommodations.  For information about COCC’s receipt of official transcripts, contact Welcome@cocc.edu

COCC PROCTORED TEAS EXAM DATES

Reservations will open December 1, 2025- Reserve your appointment and pay the $70 exam fee by calling Admissions & Records - Cashier: 541-383-7229.

Note: test capacity is limited. Please book early to reserve your preferred testing date(s). If the capacity on each test date is not already full, reservations will close at 4:30pm, 5 business days prior to the testing date.

Instructions for Scheduling Your TEAS Exam

Please follow the instructions below to ensure a smooth and efficient scheduling process:

  • Student ID – Have your COCC student ID number available.
  • Preferred Test Dates – Be ready to list all dates you would like to schedule.
  • Backup Dates – Have a backup date for each test in case your first choice is unavailable.
  • Enrollment Status – You must either:
  • Test History – Know whether this is your first year or a subsequent year taking the tests.
  • Existing Appointments – If you already have a test scheduled, be ready to explain if you are calling to cancel, reschedule, or add a second date (if eligible).
  • Payment – Be prepared to pay for all tests scheduled at the time of booking.
Test Date Time & Location Reservation Deadline by 4:30PM*
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Thursday, January 15, 2026
Monday, January 26, 2026 9:00 AM - Madras Campus Monday, January 19, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Friday, January 23, 2026
Thursday, February 5, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Thursday, January 29, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026 9:00 AM - Madras Campus Monday, February 9, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Friday, February 20, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Thursday, February 26, 2026
Monday, March 9, 2026 9:00 AM - Madras Campus Monday, March 2, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Friday, March 13, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 AM - Madras Campus Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Thursday, March 26, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026 9:00 AM - Madras Campus Monday, March 30, 2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00 AM - Madras Campus Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Thursday, April 9, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Friday, April 17, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Monday, April 20, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A, Bend  Thursday, April 23, 2026

*This deadline includes requests for accommodations. Please see below for more information.

 

  • What if I have accommodated testing needs?

    Use the following steps to arrange for an accommodated exam:

    1. Reserve a spot in your preferred exam session* with the COCC Cashiers by calling (541) 383-7229.
    2. Meet with the COCC Student Accessibility Services (SAS) staff to determine your accommodation eligibility for the TEAS test. Plan to do this well in advance of your preferred test session. Letters for accommodations are due 5 business days before your scheduled date.
    3. Submit the TEAS Accommodated Test Request form with an attached copy of your SAS Accommodations letter for the  TEAS exam (these documents must be submitted together) to placement@cocc.edu before the test reservation deadline (see table above). The form and letter must be submitted at the same time- they will not be accepted separately. 
    4. Submit a request form and accommodation letter for each test session that you plan to schedule. For example, if you are taking the test twice, and want to use accommodations for both tests, please submit two separate forms and letters for each test session.

    *Your scheduled test date is subject to change depending on your accommodations. Accommodations may be limited during certain times of the term.

  • What do I need to know about the day of the test?

    A confirmation email with more details for the day of your exam will be sent to your COCC email about 1 week prior to your test date.

    Students should arrive 10 minutes early for the test for check-in. Students arriving late to the test will not be allowed to test on this day and will not be refunded their test fee.

    • Students must bring a picture ID to the test session and will need to provide their COCC ID Number.
    • Pre-registration is required, testers will be checked against a roster as they enter the computer lab and only those on the roster will be allowed to enter.
    • The following items are permitted during the test:
      • Writing utensil – provided by the proctor and collected after the test
      • Scratch paper – provided by the proctor and collected and destroyed following the test
    • The following items are prohibited during the test:
      • Food or drink
      • Textbooks or reference books of any kind
      • Sunglasses, hats or a hood
      • Music (CD players, MP3 players, iPods, etc.)
      • Communication or electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, PDA’s, etc.)

    Only those materials required for taking the test (i.e. pencils and scratch paper) are to remain on a student’s writing surface. Students participating in the proctored test session should leave personal items at home or in their car; otherwise they must leave overcoats, books, papers, calculators, tape recorders, large bags, backpacks, cell phones, etc at the front of the room with the proctor. They may obtain these items left with the proctor only as they exit the computer lab.

  • What if I am not admitted to COCC but would like to use the test for another school?

    COCC administers the TEAS test to support applicants to COCC's Nursing program. Students must be admitted to COCC to take the test, so you may use our test but you also need to complete the COCC Admissions Application. You will be eligible to reserve an TEAS test appointment after your COCC application has been processed, usually within 3 business days. COCC does not provide TEAS test results to other institutions. If you plan to apply to another school, you can request your TEAS transcript be sent to another school through your ATI account.  

  • Exam Details

    The exam consists of four parts, listed below with the number of exam questions and the time allowed for each section.

    Content Area

    		 Subjects

    Number of Questions

    Time limit

    Reading

    Key Ideas and Details

    Craft & Structure

    Integration of Knowledge & Ideas

    45

    55 minutes

    Math

    Number & Algebra

    Measurement & Data

    		 38

    57minutes

    Science

    Human Anatomy & Physiology

    Life & Physical Sciences

    Scientific Reasoning

    50

    60 minutes

    English & Language Usage

    Conventions of Standard English

    Knowledge of Language

    Vocabulary Acquisition

    37

    37 minutes
    Total  

    170*

    209 minutes (3 hours, 29 minutes)
    *There are 20 unscored pre-test questions