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The TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, is required for all potential nursing students. It is a pre-admission test administered through Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Nursing Education. NTC utilizes the test to screen prospective students’ ability to be successful in the nursing programs.

Policy Update: TEAS Exam Submission Requirements

In alignment with Northwest Technical College’s commitment to academic integrity, the Nursing Department, in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs, is implementing a new policy regarding the submission of TEAS exam scores.

Effective Date:
  • Beginning November 1, 2024, all TEAS exams must be completed in-person at an approved testing center.
  • TEAS exam scores completed online after this date will no longer be accepted.
Submission Guidelines:
  • TEAS exam scores are valid for a two-year window from the test date.
  • If you submit an online TEAS score from ATI taken prior to November 1, 2024, your score will be accepted but may be subject to verification by ATI to ensure its validity.

This policy reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor and fairness in the admissions process.

Register for the TEAS!

  • No online TEAS scores taken after Nov 1, 2024 will be accepted.
  • Traditional RN TEAS score must be 64 or higher
  • Practical Nursing TEAS score must be 53 or higher
  • TEAS is not required for LPN Step-In (LPN to RN Bridge Program)
  • TEAS Scores are valid for Two years.
  • Students are strongly encouraged to purchase and utilize a TEAS study manual. TEAS study manuals may be purchased for $25 from the ATI Testing website: Order the Study Manual!
  • If you take the TEAS somewhere other than NTC, you must have an official TEAS transcript sent to NTC. You must order the official score transcript on the ATI website: Order Official TEAS Transcripts!

TEAS Study Manuals are also available for temporary use in the NTC Library for any current student.

SPRING 2025 ON-CAMPUS TEAS EXAM DATES

January 24, 30
February 7, 21, 28
March 7, 21, 28
April 11, 18, 25

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