Admissions Tests
The following admission tests are administered at CSUN. If you’re planning to take a test listed below, select the test name for more information, including registration information and dates.
Test Day Information
- Parking in the B3 structure is recommended. During peak times, parking can be difficult to find. Give yourself plenty of time for parking. You may purchase a single-day permit at an attendant booth or dispenser for $10.45. Day-pass dispensers accept credit cards and cash and are located by the elevator on each level. For the location of parking lots and dispensers, visit Visitor Parking Information.
- Please report no more than 15 minutes before their test appointment time. Latecomers may be dismissed if the center is unable to admit them in a timely fashion.
- Bring your cell phone to access your email and scan the Testing Center QR check-in code when you arrive.
- Lockers will be provided to store your personal items during the exam.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Why take the GMAT? More than 2,000 business schools worldwide trust the GMAT because it demonstrates your readiness for academic success. The GMAT lets you showcase the skills that matter most in business school and beyond.
Why is the GMAT the exam of choice among students worldwide?
- Schools trust and prefer the GMAT.
- Employers demand and value the skills demonstrated on the GMAT, especially integrated reasoning.
- Official GMAT preparation tips, tools and resources can give you the confidence you need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
On test day, you have three and a half hours to complete the four sections of the GMAT exam — Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal.
| GMAT Test Section | No. of Questions | Question Types | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing Assessment | 1 Topic | Analysis of Argument | 30 Minutes |
| Integrated Reasoning | 12 Questions | Multi-Source Reasoning Graphics Interpretation Two-Part Analysis Table Analysis |
30 Minutes |
| Quantitative | 37 Questions | Data Sufficiency Problem Solving |
75 Minutes |
| Verbal | 41 Questions | Reading Comprehension Critical Reasoning Sentence Correction |
75 Minutes |
| Total Exam Time | 3hrs, 30 minutes |
For more information, visit https://www.mba.com.
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is offered at CSUN for current students, applicants and members of the Greater San Fernando Valley community who are pursuing a degree in nursing or a related field. The TEAS exam, offered strictly online, is the ATI TEAS exam (version seven). CSUN is an open testing site for TEAS. Testing is available for both students and nonstudents.
The TEAS exam is a multiple-choice assessment of basic knowledge of reading, mathematics, science, English and language usage. The objectives assessed are those that nursing educators deem most appropriate and relevant to measure the entry-level skills and abilities of program applicants.
Composite scores, as well as several subscores, are computed in each of the four content areas to assess specific content comprehension. Results will be available immediately following the completion of the exam. Results will also be accessible by logging in to your account on the ATI website.
The Testing Center offers both in-person and remote proctoring options. Candidates need to register online for the remote proctoring option. Online exams begin at 8:30 a.m. or noon, Monday through Friday. On-campus exams are offered at 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. Testing is by appointment only. For an in-person appointment, email the Testing Center at testing.center@csun.edu or call (818) 677-2369.
- All exams are computer-based.
- Arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start of the exam. No one will be admitted 10 minutes past their exam start time.
- Individuals must present a valid state or federal photo ID and have their ATI username and password.
- Allow four hours for the exam (three and a half hours for the exam plus instructional time).
- There are no scheduled breaks.
- Personal calculators are not permitted. There is a calculator within the exam software.
- Pencils and scratch paper are provided.
- The Testing Center uses a QR code for check-in. Bring your cell phone for quick check-in. Small lockers are provided to store your personal items.
- You will receive an email from the Testing Center one week before your test with details about the exam. Be sure to double-check your email for this important information. The email used is the address provided by ATI Testing to the Testing Center, so check which email you listed in your ATI account to ensure you receive this important information.
- Before the exam, please watch and read the following information in its entirety.
- Before test day, make sure you meet the following technical requirements:
- Microphone: Any microphone, either internal or external
- Webcam: 320x240 VGA resolution (minimum), internal or external
- Desktop or laptop computer with Google Chrome or the ability to download it. No iPads, tablets or phones are permitted.
- Note: If certain technical requirements are not met before testing, you will have to do so during your test time.
Get the full list of requirements.
- Before your exam starts, set yourself up for success by doing the following:
- Make sure you are using a fully charged laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and microphone.
- Install Google Chrome on your device. (All exams are given in computer format using Google Chrome via Proctorio.) You will not be able to take the remote version of the ATI TEAS exam with Proctorio using any other browser.
- Have a government-issued ID card available.
- Find a well-lit space and be ready for a room scan before the assessment.
- Prepare one sheet of blank paper for use during the exam. Please destroy the paper at the conclusion of the test.
- Note that personal calculators are not allowed. There is a calculator within the exam software.
- You may bring a pen or pencil for use on scratch paper.
- Allow four hours for the exam (three and a half hours for the exam plus instructional time).
- There are no scheduled breaks.
| Type | Fee | Payment Type |
|---|---|---|
|
On-campus TEAS exam fee Administrative fee |
The current rate set by ATI $40.00 |
Payable to ATI via debit/credit card on the day of the exam Payable on the day of the exam, cash only |
| Remote proctoring TEAS exam fees |
$122 (all fees included) |
Payable at the time of registration online at the ATI website |
TEAS examination appointments may be requested by telephone at (818) 677-2369 or via email at testing.center@csun.edu. Please provide your name, telephone number and your preferred date and time. Written confirmations will be sent in response to email requests only. No same-day appointments are available.
Visit the ATI Testing website to register online. Exams are offered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. or noon.
To receive testing accommodations (extended time for the TEAS exam), provide proof of the approved accommodation. This documentation should be sent to the Testing Center at least seven days before the scheduled TEAS exam. The Testing Center can make arrangements for either time-and-a-half or double-time testing accommodations.
NOTE: If you request an accommodation via Remote Testing with Proctorio, all exams begin at 8:30 a.m.
If you are currently registered with the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) office, contact DRES to submit your documentation to the Testing Center. If you are a CSUN student who is not currently registered with DRES, visit the DRES website for registration procedures.
Candidates needing additional accommodations must contact ATI Testing to make arrangements for a different testing location.
Without documentation, we are unable to provide accommodations.
Items needed on the day of your exam:
- Current state- or federally issued ID (driver license, military identification or passport)
TEAS fees:
- Exam fee — payable to ATI Testing (by debit/credit card on day of exam)
- $40 — payable to the CSUN Testing Center (cash only on day of exam)
Parking in the B3 structure is recommended. You may purchase a single-day permit at an attendant booth or dispenser for $10.45. Day-pass dispensers accept credit cards and cash and are located by the elevator on each level. For the location of parking lots and dispensers, download Student Parking Information.
Visit our Test Parking and Reporting Locations page for driving directions to all on-campus testing locations.
Also, please note:
- You do not need to bring writing implements or scratch paper — these will be provided to you by Testing Center staff.
- Cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited from the test room.
- Lockers are available for all test takers, so you don’t have to leave your belongings in your car.
- Keep food and drinks in your locker. You may not have them in the test room.
- You may not leave a test to feed your parking meter.
- If you have any questions, the Testing Center staff are here to help.
Examinees may take advantage of the ATI website to prepare for the tests. You may also check the frequently asked questions. The website includes practice assessments, a study manual, and links to various resources (at a fee).