TEAS Process (Required)
NEW TEAS TEST DATES
The following are the teas test available for the spring 2021 nursing program. The testing will be done on the El Dorado campus in the 1500 building room 236.
To register for the test please call accounts receivable at 316-322-3181 and pay the $70. You will need to email me a copy of the receipt showing payment and let me know what date you choose. If you don't want to make payment over the phone you can still mail your payment to Butler Community College, Nursing Dept., 901 S Haverhill Rd., El Dorado KS 67042.
Tues. August 4th 12:00 p.m.
Fri. August 7th 9:00 a.m.
Mon. August 17th 12:00 p.m.
Wed. August 19th 9:00 a.m.
Fri. August 21st 9:00 a.m.
Tues. August 25th 9:00 a.m.
Wed. August 26th 12:00 p.m.
Mon. August 31st 12:00 p.m.
Thurs. September 3rd 9:00 a.m.
Wed. September 9th 12:00 p.m.
Fri. September 11th 9:00 a.m.
Mon. September 14th 12:00 p.m.
Tues. September 15th 12:00 p.m.
Wed. September 16th 9:00 a.m.
Fri. September 18th 9:00 a.m.
PLEASE CALL THE NURSING OFFICE 316-322-3140 OR EMAIL ksmith@butlercc.edu IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
About the Test for Academic Skills (TEAS)
The TEAS measures your reading comprehension, English skills (such as grammar and punctuation), basic math skills, and science knowledge.
For any questions or further information regarding the TEAS, contact the Nursing Department at 316.322.3140 or 316.733.3140 from the Wichita Metro area.
Registration & Fees
Students must have an application for admittance to the Nursing program on file. If not, an application must be turned in before or at the same time as the TEAS registration.
A non-refundable registration fee of $70 must be sent via check or money order payable to Butler Community College and mailed along with the TEAS application to:
Butler Nursing Department
901 S. Haverhill Rd.
El Dorado, KS 60742
Applicants are responsible for the exam fee which must be paid at the time of test registration.
No telephone registrations for the TEAS will be accepted. A reservation will not be taken without the $70 registration fee or completed application form.
The exam fee is non-refundable. Applicants who do not show up on the date of their schedule exam will be required to pay the registration fee again when rescheduling exam date.
If an applicant wants to apply a TEAS score from another institution, the student must request the scores from the ATI website. There will be a charge for this.
Test Preparation
A study guide is available in the Bookstore on both the El Dorado and Andover campuses as well as at the L.W. Nixon Library located in the 600 Building on the El Dorado campus. Students may also purchase the TEAS study guide at the ATI Nursing Education website.
On the Day of the Exam
- The student must bring a photo ID to be admitted to the testing lab.
- Please arrive in 15 minutes early for the test. Late applicants will not be admitted.
- A four-function calculator will be available for you on the math exam.
- Bring two pencils to the test. Scratch paper will be provided.
- Pagers and cell phones must be turned off while in the testing area.
Test Results
Test results will be given to the student at the completion of their test. A copy of the test score will be attached to the student's application and placed in their file.
Re-Taking the TEAS
The TEAS test may be repeated only one time until the test is changed, with the best composite score used. It is the student’s discretion as to when they choose to take the exam.
You may take it before, during or at the completion of prerequisites.
The student will be required to submit a new teas registration to schedule a retake of the TEAS test. The student will be required to pay the $70 at the time of rescheduling.
You should receive a postcard confirming your test date. If you do not receive your confirmation, please call the nursing office to be sure the registration was received.