TEAS-V Information

The TEAS-V test is an admission requirement for the Nursing program, both the generic and Transition options. The following is basic information you will need about the test:

The TEAS-V test is a computerized exam covering reading, English and language, math, and science.
The TEAS-V must be taken in a proctored environment at an educational institution which offers the test. At Polk State College the exam is offered at the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses at various times during each term.
You may take the exam up to 3 times in a 12-month period. There must be at least 30 days between attempts. Results are valid for a period of 2 years.
The test takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete.
At Polk State College, the cost per exam attempt is $55, non-refundable. Other institutions may charge a different testing fee. Check their policies if you choose to test elsewhere. If you test elsewhere, you must request for scores to be sent to Polk--see note below.
Financial aid does not cover the cost of the exam.
The minimum overall score needed to be considered for enrollment in NUR 1010C, Introduction to Nursing, and for admission to the program is 60. Higher scores will give more points in the admission selection process. Most students accepted for admission have a TEAS-V score of 70 or above.

TEST PREPARATION FOR TEAS-V:

The TEAS Manual and online practice resources are available at the ATI Online bookstores. The study manual can also be purchased at the Polk State College bookstores.

REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR TEAS-V:

Go to www.atitesting.com and follow the steps below to create an account with ATI:

Create an account (above picture, to the right of the Search box on the ATI website). Note: Do not select "Register for TEAS" or you will be instructed to choose a test site elsewhere.
Complete all items in blue, including your Polk State College Student ID. It is essential that you use your Polk student ID for us to be able to post scores to your Polk record.
Uncheck “Non-degree” box and enter expected graduation date calculated based on acceptance into the program for the semester for which you are applying.
Make note of the User Name and Password that you created. You will need these items on test day. Attached is a form you can use to help you remember this information.

To test at Polk, go to Passport at http://passport.polk.edu and sign into your Passport account.

Go to "Registration" > "Add/Drop" in the menu bar on the top of the page.
Select the semester you will be taking the test.
Sign up for class TEA9999. This is not a class but the TEAS-V exam; however, the procedure is the same as signing up for a class.
Pay $55 fee in Passport with a credit card the same as paying for a class or pay in person at the Cashier's Office on the Lakeland or Winter Haven Campus. The College will accept cash, checks, or credit cards. (If you pay in person with a credit card, the card must be in your name.)
On your scheduled test day, please arrive about 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in. You must bring a picture ID with you.

NOTE: If you register for the test but decide not to take it when scheduled, you MUST drop the test before the scheduled test day/time or you will be held financially liable for the test.

If you take the test at a location other than Polk, your results will most likely go to the school where you tested. You cannot print out those results to turn in to Polk. You must go to your ATI account and request an official transcript of your scores to be sent to Polk State College. There is a fee to ATI for that service.