The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) is used as part of the admissions process by Nursing and Allied Health schools nationwide.  This test is a basic aptitude test designed to identify students who would succeed in nursing school and who have the ability to think like a nurse.  TEAS is a multiple-choice assessment of basic academic knowledge in reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage.  The four sections are timed for a total of approximately 4 hours. 

How to Register 

Registering for the TEAS exam is a two-step process.  

  • Step 1: Register with ATI.  If you don't already have an account with ATI, you will need to create a student account by visiting www.atitesting.com.  In the gray box on the right-hand side or at the top of the screen, click on "Create an Account," complete the form and click "Register." 
  • Step 2: Schedule your appointment with the UVICELL Center.  Please see the information listed below, under "Scheduling Your TEAS Exam." 

Scheduling Your Exam 

  1. Visit our TEAS Registration Page to schedule an appointment and submit payment.  The NON-REFUNDABLE administrative fee of $80 must be paid to the UVICELL Center.  Payment can be made directly at the UVICELL Center or the UVI Cashier.  NOTE: If payment is made to the UVI Cashier, please submit a copy of the receipt to the UVICELL Center by the corresponding deadline. 
  2. Once payment has been submitted to the UVICELL Center, you will receive an email confirming your exam date and time with additional testing information.   
  3. LATE REGISTRATION: If seats are available, students registering after the deadline will be required to pay a $10 late registration fee in addition to the $80 administration fee.  NO SAME DAY WALK-INS ALLOWED. 

If you experience any difficulty in scheduling your exam or submitting your payment, contact the UVICELL Center:

St. Croix 
Phone: (340) 692-4230  
Location: Albert A Sheen Campus, REC-105 
Email: angel.swindell@uvi.edu 

St. Thomas
Phone: (340) 693-1106
Location: Faculty East, UVI Campus 
Email cell@uvi.edu 

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Monday - Friday