Reynolds uses the ATI TEAS exam for admission testing into the Nursing AAS Program. All admission exams must be taken in person at either the Downtown Campus or Parham Road Campus Reynolds Community College Testing Center.

Entrance Exam Details

Students must score as “Proficient”, “Advanced” or “Exemplary” to be eligible to apply to the nursing program. Applicants may only take the ATI TEAS exam twice per admission cycle. Results are good for 2 years.

ATI TEAS Exam Testing Instructions

The cost of the ATI TEAS is $70 (subject to change), payable directly to ATI TEAS. Students have to pre-pay before testing day and have to bring their login and password with them to the testing center.

Step 1: Students will create an account with ATI prior to the test date.

  1. Go to www.atitesting.com
  2. Click on “Create an account”
  3. When a new screen opens, fill in all your blue fields. Blue fields are required to create your account. In the “Institution” field select the institution: Reynolds Community College
  4. Write down your Username and Password and SAVE in a safe place. You will not be able to take the ATI TEAS test without them.
  5. Click the “Register” button, wait for the progress bar to complete. You are DONE creating your ATI account; do not go any further.
     
Step 2: Schedule your TEAS exam with Reynolds Community College testing center. Please call the testing center at 804-523-5411 to schedule your appointment. Note your exam date and time.

Important facts to know about scheduling your exam:
  • The Testing Center staff will schedule appointments on a first come first serve basis.
  • Space is limited and you may have to look at multiple dates to confirm a testing appointment.
  • Please schedule early so that you have the needed flexibility in peak times.
  • Please note that testing will only occur Monday - Thursday on the Downtown or Parham Road campuses.
  • Appointments will not be allowed during Midterm or Final exam peak periods of the semester.
  • The exams require at least 4 hours so students must schedule appointments to start between 9 am and 12 noon.
  • No afternoon appointments will be accepted.

Please go to the Reynolds Testing Center webpage to see current service hours and locations.

Step 3: When an appointment is made, the testing center will provide you with a Test ID and Password for testing at Reynolds Community College. Write these down, you will need to bring this information with you also.

Step 4: Prior to test day, follow these instructions to purchase you exam:

  1. Open up Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
  2. Login to your ATI account at www.atitesting.com
  3. Click “Add Product” and enter the ID and password for the exam.
  4. You will be prompted to pay for the TEAS using your credit card.
Step 5: Show up to test day well-rested and prepared. Do not forget:
  • Your username and password for your ATI account
  • Test ID and Password provided by testing center
  • Bring a valid photo ID (drivers license or student ID)
  • Bring printed receipt of the purchased exam

Refund Process

There are no refunds for the ATI TEAS test.

Study Materials

Many study materials for the ATI TEAS exam are available online from different vendors and students may use whatever study materials they choose; just search "TEAS Exam" in your internet browser to find resources to assist you. Additionally, study materials may be available through our downtown campus library.

Students may also determine which prep is best for them by exploring these links: