How to register for the TEAS: find your school's format, then book it on ATI
Written and reviewed by Brittany Scott, BSN, RN, CCM · 4 min read · Updated November 2026
Short answer
You register for the TEAS by first asking your school which format it accepts, then creating an ATI account and booking that format at atitesting.com/teas/register. Some schools register you themselves instead. As of November 2026, ATI lists $120 plus tax for TEAS at ATI and TEAS at PSI, while school sittings are priced by the school.
Step 1: ask your school before you pay
ATI's help center puts this step first for a reason: every TEAS purchase is final. If you book a format your school does not accept, ATI gives no refund and the exam still counts as an attempt. Schools differ on registration: some handle it and payment themselves, while others send you to ATI.
Ask each school four things: whether you register through the school or through ATI, which of the four formats it accepts, its minimum score, and how many attempts it allows. If you are applying to several programs, the strictest school decides your format. ATI's registration page suggests contacting schools at least two months before their application deadlines.
Step 2: create your ATI account the right way
Every format needs an ATI student account, which you create from the Create an Account link at atitesting.com/login. ATI says two fields matter most. Type your first and last name exactly as they appear on the government-issued photo ID you will bring, with no nicknames or initials, and select the school you are applying to.
ATI requires the first and last name on your ID to match your account, and it refunds only documented emergencies, so a mismatch is an avoidable way to waste a $120 fee. ATI also asks you to run the Dry Run on your exam computer at least 48 hours ahead for remote exams. Fix the account name before you book, not on test day.
Step 3: book the format your school uses
Go to atitesting.com/teas/register and pick the button that matches your school's answer. The table below follows ATI's own registration articles. Each checkout holds your seat for 15 minutes while you sign in, pay by card, tick both agreement boxes and click Place Order.
| Format | Where you click | Who sets the date | Transcript |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEAS at ATI (remote, ATI proctor) | Register for Remote TEAS, then Select ATI Proctoring | You choose a date and start time, shown in Central Time | You send it yourself |
| TEAS Online at Institution (remote, school proctor) | Register for Remote TEAS, then Select Institution Proctoring | Your school posts the dates | Sent to that school automatically |
| TEAS at Institution (in person) | Register for In-Person TEAS, search by state | The school or testing center | Sent to that school automatically |
| TEAS at PSI (test center or PSI online) | Register for TEAS at PSI, then book with PSI | You pick it on PSI's site after paying ATI | You send it yourself |
TEAS at PSI is the one two-part booking. You buy the exam on atitesting.com, then a TEAS Proctored by PSI card appears in your ATI account. Its Manage Exam link takes you to PSI, where you choose a test center or PSI's live online option and a time. ATI says you have one year from purchase to take a PSI exam.
How far ahead should you register?
ATI does not publish a single deadline, so work backward from your application date. Allow for score posting: ATI says TEAS at ATI scores stay preliminary for four business days, PSI scores take up to two business days to reach your account, and transcripts then arrive within about two hours of being sent. Add the two months ATI suggests for checking school rules.
Two other limits push you earlier. School-proctored remote dates are posted by the school, so check back if your school is not listed yet. If you need accommodations, ATI asks for the request at least 30 days before your test date, and for TEAS at PSI you submit PSI's accommodation form before you schedule.
Changing a booking after you register
For exams booked on atitesting.com, ATI allows a reschedule for $15, at least 48 hours before the exam, to a new date within 30 days of the original at the same location. If no dates exist in that window, you cannot reschedule and must buy a new exam. You cannot switch exam types, so a wrong-format purchase cannot be converted.
TEAS at PSI appointments are changed through PSI rather than ATI's $15 process, at least two days before the test date, using Manage Exam or PSI's phone line.
Sources
ATI Help: How do I register for the TEAS exam?. School-first check, four formats and their registration paths, ID name match, button names, Central Time scheduling for TEAS at ATI
ATI: TEAS exam information and registration (accessed November 2026). $120 plus tax for ATI and PSI, school pricing, contact schools two months before deadlines, accommodations 30 days ahead, $15 reschedule
ATI Help: How to register for a TEAS at ATI exam. Register for Remote TEAS flow, 15-minute seat hold, checkout steps, Dry Run
ATI Help: How do I schedule my TEAS at PSI exam?. PSI two-part booking, one year to test, reschedule through PSI two days ahead
ATI Help: How do I reschedule my ATI TEAS exam?. $15 reschedule, 48 hours, 30-day window, same location, no refunds except documented emergency
Common questions
Can I register for the TEAS through my school?
Yes, if your school runs its own sessions. Some schools register and take payment directly; others post dates that you book on atitesting.com under In-Person or Institution Proctoring. Either way the transcript from a school sitting goes to that school automatically.
Do I need to pick a school when I register for TEAS at ATI or PSI?
You select a school when you create your ATI account, but for TEAS at ATI and TEAS at PSI you choose who receives your included transcript after the exam, from the Results tab in your account.
Can I get a refund if I booked the wrong TEAS?
Generally no. ATI gives no refund for an exam your school will not accept, and refunds are made only for a documented emergency. That is why ATI tells you to confirm the accepted format with your school before you pay.