TEAS test registration: how to sign up, step by step
To register for the TEAS, create a free account at atitesting.com, open the Online Store, pick how you'll test (online with ATI, at a PSI center or online through PSI, or at a school), choose a date and pay. Testing with ATI or PSI costs $120 plus tax; a school sets its own price. Before you pay, check which way of testing your nursing program accepts, because ATI does not refund an exam bought in the wrong format.
This guide walks you through each step in order, then covers what trips people up: finding dates near you, deadlines, the name on your ID, accommodations, rescheduling and booking a retake. ATI facts come from ATI's own pages, and school examples from those schools' testing pages, all listed at the end. Rules change, so treat your program's admissions page as the final word.
Before you register: three things to check
Ten minutes on your program's admissions page saves the most common and most expensive mistake. Look for three things:
- Which test. Some programs ask for the ATI TEAS, others for the HESI A2, and a score on one doesn't count for the other. If you're not sure, read HESI A2 vs TEAS.
- Which way of testing. Some programs accept only an in-person exam, some only their own campus sitting, and some any of ATI's options. North Shore Community College in Massachusetts, for example, says its tests are given in person only: "At this time, there is no remote option."
- By when. Find the date your score must reach the program. Work back from it, leaving time for scores to post and, if you might need one, a second attempt.
Write down the answers. You'll need them in step 3 below.
How to register for the TEAS test, step by step
The button names below match school guides published for ATI's site; ATI changes its layout from time to time, so look for the same words if a screen looks different.
Step 1: Create your ATI account
Go to atitesting.com and choose Create an Account. Every way of taking the TEAS needs one, even a school sitting booked through the school's own system: Florida Atlantic University tells applicants they must create an ATI username and password before test day, because that login launches the exam at the test center. Use your legal name exactly as it appears on the photo ID you'll bring (more on that below). Some schools ask you to type the school's name a set way when the form asks for an institution; St. Philip's College in San Antonio, for one, asks for "St Philips College" with no period or apostrophe.
Step 2: Open the Online Store
Log in. The Online Store link sits at the top of your ATI home page. In the store, find the section called Register For: it lists the ways to take the TEAS.
Step 3: Pick how you'll test
Choose the option your program accepts (from the checks above): TEAS at ATI (online, at home, proctored by ATI), TEAS at PSI (a PSI test center, or online through PSI), or a school's own sitting (TEAS at an institution, in person or online). Some schools list a separate option for nursing and allied health applicants; North Shore notes that TEAS for Nursing and TEAS for Allied Health are the same test, but dates may differ. Pick the one your program names.
Step 4: Choose a date and time
For a school sitting, pick the state, then the school and campus, then a date with open seats. For TEAS at ATI you choose a date and time slot online. For TEAS at PSI you choose a test center or online delivery through PSI's scheduler.
Step 5: Pay
Pay by card at checkout. ATI says its checkout shows the exam fee plus tax and no other ATI fees. A school may add its own fee, charged in a separate step (see the fee table).
Step 6: Read the confirmation
Your confirmation email names the date, time, place or remote setup, and the site's own rules. Save it. For a remote test, St. Philip's College tells applicants that a test code and further instructions are emailed the day before the exam, so check your inbox and spam folder that day.
Stuck at any step? ATI's TEAS call center is 1-800-667-7531, the number North Shore and St. Philip's College give applicants.
Registering at a school vs ATI or PSI
ATI offers the same exam four ways. The questions, sections and timing don't change; what changes is who watches you, where you sit, the price, and who gets your score.
| Way of testing | Where | Registered and paid through | Fee | Score goes to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAS at ATI | Online, at home, ATI proctor | ATI's Online Store | $120 plus tax | You send it with the included transcript credit |
| TEAS at PSI | A PSI test center, or online through PSI | ATI's Online Store, scheduled with PSI | $120 plus tax, either way | You send it with the included transcript credit |
| At a school, in person | The school's testing center | ATI's store, the school's own system, or both | Set by the school | That school |
| At a school, online | At home, the school's proctor | As the school says | Set by the school | That school |
Two things follow from the table. First, if you're applying to one program and it runs its own sitting, booking with that program is often simplest: the score lands there without a transcript step. Second, if you're applying to several programs, TEAS at ATI or PSI includes one transcript credit you can send to any school, and extra credits cost $29.99 each at ATI's store. The full price picture, school by school, is in how much the TEAS test costs.
TEAS registration fee
ATI's price for TEAS at ATI and TEAS at PSI is $120 plus sales tax. Schools set their own, and many split it into two charges: a proctoring or appointment fee paid to the school, and the ATI exam part. A few real examples, from each school's own page:
| Where | What you pay | How it's split |
|---|---|---|
| ATI online or PSI | $120 plus tax | One payment to ATI |
| North Shore Community College (MA), in person | $106 per test | Paid by card in ATI's store |
| Florida Atlantic University (FL), in person | $108.50 | $38.50 at registration, then $70 at the test center by card only ("no cash, no checks, no money orders") |
| University of the Virgin Islands, in person | $95 administrative fee plus the test fee | Admin fee to the school, non-refundable; late registration $10 more, if seats remain |
| Ridgewater College (MN), in person | $97 | In person on campus; includes a transcript to Ridgewater only |
| Texas State University (TX) | $125 in the center, $130 remote | $65 ATI + $60 center |
School pages aren't always up to date: St. Philip's College still lists $112 plus tax for TEAS at ATI and says the price may change, while ATI's own page says $120. The checkout screen is the real price. Active-duty service members, their spouses and dependents can ask ATI for a discounted registration by email before registering.
How to find TEAS test dates near you
There is no single national TEAS calendar. Each way of testing has its own dates:
- At a school: in ATI's store, choose your state, then the school. Only schools that open their sittings to outside applicants show up, and many post their seat list on their own testing page too. Seats at a campus are limited, so look early.
- At PSI: when you schedule with PSI, you choose one of its test centers or online delivery, and the open times there.
- At ATI, online: you pick from the dates and times ATI offers in the store, from home.
If nothing near you has a seat before your deadline, check whether your program accepts TEAS at ATI or PSI. Those usually have more dates than one campus, but only help if your program takes them.
Can you take the TEAS test anytime?
Not exactly. You can register any time, but you test on a date and time slot someone offers: a school's sitting, a PSI appointment, or an ATI remote slot. Schools often test only on set days. The University of the Virgin Islands runs its testing office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and allows no same-day registration. Our advice: book at least a few weeks ahead, and earlier before spring and fall application deadlines, when campus seats are most in demand.
Can you take the TEAS at home?
Yes, if your program accepts a remote exam. TEAS at ATI is taken online at home with an ATI proctor, PSI offers an online option, and some schools run their own remote sittings. You'll need a PC or Mac (not a phone or tablet), Google Chrome with the Proctorio extension, a webcam, a microphone and a steady connection; ATI asks you to run its dry run in the exact room you'll test in. A remote exam can cost more at a school: Texas State lists $125 in its center and $130 remote. Everything the at-home setup asks of you, and how to rehearse it, is in taking a proctored TEAS at home or in person.
TEAS registration deadlines
Three clocks matter, and they're set by different people.
| Deadline | Who sets it | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Your program's score deadline | The program | The date your official score must arrive. Everything else counts back from here |
| The sitting's registration cut-off | The school or PSI | Each school's own: UVI allows no same-day registration and charges $10 for late registration if seats remain |
| Score posting | ATI, PSI or the school | ATI remote: a preliminary score right away, final four business days later. PSI: up to 48 hours. Allow for this before the program's deadline |
Our advice: test at least four to six weeks before your program's deadline if you can. That leaves room to send scores, fix a problem, and sit a second time if you need it, since ATI says about 40% of students take the TEAS more than once. Whether a second attempt is allowed, and how soon, is your program's call: see how many times you can retake the TEAS.
The name on your ATI account and your ID
This is the registration detail that can cost you the whole sitting. On test day you show a current, physical, government-issued photo ID, such as a state driver's license or a U.S. passport, and its first and last name must match your ATI account. FAU puts it plainly: your ID must match "exactly the name you used when registering." UVI also asks that the ID carry a photo, a signature and an expiration date.
- Register with your legal name, not a nickname ("Katherine", not "Kate").
- Recently married or changed your name? Make the account match the ID you'll bring, and fix it well before the day.
- Check that your ID won't expire before your test date.
- Write down your ATI username and password. You need them to launch the exam, and a proctor can't look them up for you.
Requesting accommodations
If you have a documented disability and need extra time, a separate room or another adjustment, ask before you book a date, not after. ATI asks for at least 30 days' notice for most accommodation requests. A school sitting usually runs through the school's own disability office, with its own lead time: North Shore asks for documentation at least two weeks before the test date through its Accessibility Services. Items that are normally banned, such as headphones, are allowed only when they're an approved accommodation. Leave room in your timeline for the request to be approved before your program's deadline.
Rescheduling and cancelling a TEAS registration
| Booked through | Rule |
|---|---|
| atitesting.com (TEAS at ATI, or a school exam booked there) | $15 each time, at least 48 hours before the exam, to a new date within 30 days, at the same place |
| PSI | Change it with PSI; you keep your fee if PSI gets your notice at least 2 days before the test date |
| A school's own system | The school's rule: FAU, for example, says all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable and a test can't be rescheduled without a fee |
ATI gives no refunds for missed, cancelled, rescheduled or invalidated exams, or for an exam bought in the wrong format. UVI adds that late arrivals aren't admitted and lose their fees. So if your date might move, move it early: $15 is far less than a new $120 registration. What to bring and when to arrive are in our TEAS exam day tips.
Registering for a TEAS retake
A retake is a new registration at the full fee, through the same steps. ATI has no cap on attempts and its help center says it requires no waiting period, but the checklist on its register page says to wait at least 48 hours after an exam before scheduling a retake through ATI. Your program can be much stricter: North Shore accepts up to three attempts in the academic year before you apply and treats a fourth as invalid. Read your program's rule before you pay for another sitting.
What to do between registering and test day
Once you've booked, the date is fixed and the clock is real. A plan for the weeks in between:
- Find your gap first. Our free TEAS practice test is 15 questions across the four sections, scored against your program's minimum, so you know which section needs the most time.
- Pick a schedule that fits the date. Four weeks or more: the four-week TEAS plan. Less: the one-week plan says what to cut.
- Know the target. Check what TEAS score you need for your program, total and by section.
- Remote? Run ATI's dry run a few days before, on the same computer, in the same room.
Mistakes people make registering for the TEAS
- Buying the wrong format. A remote exam your program won't accept can't be refunded or converted.
- Waiting for the last sitting before the deadline. If that one goes wrong, there's no second chance this cycle.
- A nickname on the account. The ID check is strict.
- Paying for the school's sitting but not making an ATI account. Many schools take your booking in their own system and still need your ATI login on the day.
- Missing the second fee. At schools that split the charge, the second part may be due at the test center, by card only.
- Forgetting to send the score. TEAS at ATI or PSI includes one transcript credit, but nothing goes out until you send it from the Results tab.
TEAS registration FAQ
Where do I register for the TEAS?
At atitesting.com: create an account, open the Online Store, and pick TEAS at ATI, TEAS at PSI or your school's sitting under Register For. Some schools also book seats in their own system; follow your school's steps if it says so.
How much does it cost to register for the TEAS?
$120 plus tax with ATI or PSI. Schools set their own price, from about $70 to $150 at the schools we've checked, sometimes split into a school fee and an ATI fee.
How far in advance should I register for the TEAS?
It depends on the place: school seats are limited and some schools allow no same-day registration. Our advice is to book a few weeks before you want to test, and to test four to six weeks before your program's deadline.
Is TEAS for Nursing different from TEAS for Allied Health?
No, it's the same exam. Some schools list them as separate registrations with different dates; choose the one for your program.
Can I change my TEAS test date after I register?
Yes, if you booked on atitesting.com: $15, at least 48 hours ahead, to a date within 30 days at the same place. PSI bookings change with PSI at least 2 days ahead. School bookings follow the school's rule.
Do I need an ATI account if I test at my school?
Almost always. Even when the school books your seat, you use your ATI username and password to start the exam and to see your results.
Sources
- ATI, Register for the TEAS (the ways to test, retake checklist). Read 2026-10-27.
- ATI, What is the cost of the ATI TEAS exam? and ATI TEAS exam and other FAQs (fee, ID, results, transcript credits, retake share). Read 2026-10-27.
- ATI, How do I reschedule my ATI TEAS exam? and What is ATI's refund policy? Read 2026-10-27.
- ATI, How soon can I retake the ATI TEAS exam? Read 2026-10-27.
- ATI, Registration for active-duty military. Read 2026-10-27.
- ATI, Remote TEAS system requirements and TEAS exam day requirements. Read 2026-10-29.
- North Shore Community College, Taking the TEAS. Read 2026-11-03.
- Florida Atlantic University, TEAS testing. Read 2026-11-03.
- University of the Virgin Islands, TEAS testing. Read 2026-11-03.
- St. Philip's College, The ATI TEAS. Read 2026-11-03.
- Ridgewater College, TEAS testing, and Texas State University's TEAS page, as listed in our TEAS cost guide. Read 2026-10-27.
More on booking and test day: what to bring on TEAS test day, TEAS retake rules, what the TEAS costs, or all guides. Before you pick a date, take the free practice test to see how far each section is from your program's minimum.