TEAS-Test of Essential Academic Skills
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.
- Ed2Go TEAS Prep Course (through COCC Community Education; instructor-led and self-paced options)
- ATI Prep Packages
- ATI SmartPrep Self-Paced Tutorial
- ATI Study Manual
- ATI Practice Assessment
- ATI Free Practice Test
- Official ATI TEAS Prep Mobile App
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 four ways to take the TEAS exam: in person through COCC; online 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:
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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 $68 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. (You will not be charged a new application fee.)
Students who wish to access accommodations must meet with the Office of Disability 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.
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TEAS online through COCC
Proctored by COCC staff
COCC will continue to offer the ATI TEAS exam remotely, such as from your home computer or laptop.
Planning for your remote TEAS exam:
- Contact Admissions and Records to schedule into a remote exam date through COCC, and pay the $68 COCC exam fee. (Online registration for this option is not available)- 541-383-7229
- Approximately one week prior to your scheduled remote TEAS exam, COCC will send a detailed email (sent to your COCC email) with information about your exam. Please read the entire email as there is important information regarding your exam.
- Find critical information about the TEAS Online Exam here
- Please Note: There are no refunds for cancellations or rescheduled exams. If you miss your scheduled remote exam date, you will need to reschedule and pay the exam fee again.
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. (You will not be charged a new application fee.)
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TEAS online through ATI
Proctored by ATI
- This is an online method for taking the TEAS exam – proctored by ATI.
- You must register for an exam date and pay the exam fee through ATI. Exam fees for this option are set by ATI; registration, fees, and important information here.
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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 4, 2024 at 9am- Reserve your appointment and pay the $68 exam fee by calling Admissions & Records - Cashier: 541-383-7229. 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.
| Test Date | Time & Location | Reservation Deadline by 4:30PM* |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, January 3, 2025 |
| Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Thursday, January 16 |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Remote via Proctorio | Friday, January 24, 2025 |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, January 31, 2025 |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, February 28, 2025 |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Remote via Proctorio | Friday, March 14, 2025 |
| Friday, April 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, March 28, 2025 |
| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Remote via Proctorio | Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
| Friday, April 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, April 25, 2025 |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 |
| Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Thursday, May 15, 2025 |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Remote via Proctorio | Friday, May 23, 2025 |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| Friday, June 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Cascades Hall 240A | Friday, June 6, 2025 |
*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:
- Meet with the COCC Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) 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.
- Reserve a spot in your preferred exam session with the COCC Cashiers on any COCC campus, or by calling (541) 383-7229.
- Submit the TEAS Accommodated exam Request form (coming soon) with an attached copy of your SSD 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.
- 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.
Exam DETAILS
The exam consists of four parts, listed below with the number of exam questions and the time allowed for each section.
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Content Area |
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Time limit |
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Reading |
Key Ideas and Details Craft & Structure Integration of Knowledge & Ideas |
45 |
55 minutes |
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Math |
Number & Algebra Measurement & Data |
38 |
57minutes |
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Science |
Human Anatomy & Physiology Life & Physical Sciences Scientific Reasoning |
50 |
60 minutes |
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English & Language Usage |
Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition |
37 |
37 minutes |
| Total |
170* |
209 minutes (3 hours, 29 minutes) |
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| *There are 20 unscored pre-test questions | |||