Passing the TEAS with a Total Score of at least 58.6% is a requirement for acceptance into the Practical Nursing, Professional Nursing and Physical Therapy Assistant Programs. Please see program-specific webpages for more information on program requirements for the program you are pursuing.
The TEAS is administered and proctored online by ATI at www.atitesting.com. ATI requires a fee of $120.00 to take the test.
Study materials and support can be found in the LSC Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) or on the Resources and Study Links section of the TLC website.
Important Information to Know Before Registering for the TEAS Test
- Know what test version you should take.
Please see the options below to determine which version you should select.- ATI Remote Proctor – Nursing (for Professional Nursing/RN or Practical Nursing/LPN students)
- ATI Remote Proctor – Allied Health (for PTA and PTA Military Bridge students)
- Ensure that your personal computer/laptop meets ATI specifications.
ATI has specific technology requirements to support successful online proctoring. Technology that does not meet ATI’s technical requirements will not support online testing. View more information on technical requirements.NOTE: If your personal computer/laptop does not meet these specifications, you may reserve a fully equipped space on LSC main campus to take this test by completing the LSC Main Campus Space Reservation Form.
- Identify a quiet place to take the TEAS test.
Securing adequate testing space is key to a successful experience. If you need a quiet place to take the test – We have you covered!
You may reserve space on campus to take your online proctored TEAS test by completing the LSC Main Campus Space Reservation Form.
IMPORTANT: Testing space on LSC main campus must be requested at least 3 weeks in advance of your desired test date. After space availability is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email. You must have written confirmation from LSC of the space reservation before scheduling your online proctored test. **Last-minute space reservations will not be accommodated as space is limited. Space cannot be guaranteed for tests already scheduled. See the link above for available dates/times.**
Steps To Register for the TEAS with ATI:
- Create an account at the ATI Testing website.
NOTE: During account set-up, you will be asked to designate the school you are enrolled in which is directly related to the program you are applying to- see below.- Lake Superior College – ADN (for Professional Nursing/RN students)
- Lake Superior College – PN (for Practical Nursing/LPN students)
- Lake Superior College – AHN (for PTA and PTA Military Bridge students)
- Log into your account at the ATI Testing website.
- Select TEAS
- Choose Exam Registration
- Select Remote Online
(NOTE: There are NO in-person testing locations in Duluth) - Click Register
- Choose ATI Remote Proctor – Nursing or ATI Remote Proctor – Allied Health (please confirm the test type with your advisor)
- Choose the date range and book your test on a day that is convenient for you
NOTE: Upon receipt of your results, you will need to send a copy of your results to Lake Superior College for program consideration. You may do this by using the SEND TRANSCRIPT feature at the bottom of the exam results page and selecting Lake Superior College.
