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TEAS Process (Required)

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

A non-refundable registration fee of $75 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 $75 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.

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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.
  • Cell phones and smart watches 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.

A minimum score of the following on the teas test is required to be considered for the program.

Total Score-65.6

Reading Score-72.4

Science-57.2

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Re-Taking the TEAS

The TEAS test may be repeated three times per year with a total of seven times until ATI changes the version of the test, 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 $75 at the time of rescheduling.

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All teas test dates for the September 20th deadline are full!! Dates for the May 20th deadline will be posted in December. Testing will resume in March, April and May for the May 20th deadline.

 

PLEASE CALL THE NURSING OFFICE 316-322-3140 OR EMAIL ksmith@butlercc.edu IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

 

 

Pay for your TEAS Test Here!

Dates:

  • Tuesday July 13th 9:00 a.m.
  • Monday July 19th 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday July 21st 9:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday July 28th 12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday August 3rd 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday August 4th 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday August 12th 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday August 13th 9:00 a.m.
  • Monday August 23rd 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday August 25th 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday August 27th 9:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday August 31st 9:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday September 8th 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday September 9th 9:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday September 14th 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday September 15th 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday September 16th 12:00 p.m.
  • Friday September 17th 9:00 a.m.

Please call the Nursing Office at 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.

You can mail your 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 $75 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 $75 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.

Price:

$75.00

 

 

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