How long does it take to get HESI A2 results, and where to find them on Evolve
Written and reviewed by Brittany Scott, BSN, RN, CCM · 3 min read · Updated November 2026
Short answer
Elsevier says HESI A2 results should be available within 24 hours after you finish, and you view them in your Evolve account. Some testing sites show scores right after the exam, while others, such as Tarrant County College, tell candidates to allow 48 to 72 hours, so check with your site.
What Elsevier says about timing
Elsevier's Evolve support article on HESI scoring states that admission exam results should all be available after 24 hours. An older Evolve support answer says A2 results show within 24 hours after completing sections of the test.
Testing sites add their own timelines. South Texas College tells applicants scores are available immediately after completing the exam, while Tarrant County College (page updated August 2026) says results are available 48 to 72 hours after the test. If you are past your site's stated window, contact the site first.
Where to see your results on Evolve
For HESI Next Generation exams, Elsevier's steps are: sign in to Evolve, open your HESI NG course, select the My Exams tab, click View Results, then click Results Report. For older exams, sign in to My Evolve and open HESI Assessment Student Access instead.
Download the Results Report as a PDF when it appears. Some programs ask for it directly; Baylor University, for example, asks its own students who test through ProctorU to email a PDF score report, while scores from its testing center reach the school automatically.
Why you cannot see your score
Elsevier lists a few reasons a result does not appear. The exam may not be closed yet, or the school or proctor may not have uploaded the result to HESI Assessment. In those cases the fix is on the school or testing site's side, not yours.
Your result may also sit in a different Evolve account created with another username or email address, which happens when people register twice. Elsevier also notes it does not keep exam records older than six years, so very old scores cannot be retrieved.
After you have the score
Check the score against your program's own rules, not a general number. Programs set different cutoffs and expiry windows; the University of Arizona, for example, treats HESI scores as expiring one year after the test date and uses your highest eligible attempt.
If you plan a retake, note your test date now. Waiting periods are set by programs and testing sites, such as the 60 days Tarrant County College and Baylor University require between attempts.
Sources
Evolve Support Center: Where can I find my HESI exam scoring information?. Admission exam results available after 24 hours, HESI NG click path, six-year record limit
Evolve Support Center: How do I locate my HESI exam reports. A2 results within 24 hours, reasons a result is missing including another account
Tarrant County College: HESI A2 exam information. Results 48 to 72 hours after test, 60 days between attempts (updated August 2026)
South Texas College: HESI Admission Assessment Info and FAQs. Scores available immediately after completion
University of Arizona College of Nursing: HESI Admission Assessment policy. Scores expire after one year, highest eligible attempt used
Common questions
When do HESI A2 results come out?
Elsevier says within 24 hours of finishing. Some testing sites show scores at once, and others, such as Tarrant County College, say to allow 48 to 72 hours.
Where do I see HESI results on Evolve?
Sign in to Evolve, open your HESI NG course, choose My Exams, click View Results, then Results Report. Older exams are under HESI Assessment Student Access in My Evolve.
Why can't I see my HESI score?
The exam may not be closed or uploaded by the school yet, or the result may be in another Evolve account under a different email. Records older than six years are not kept.