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Welcome to MATC Healthcare Pathway Qualifying Exams
All TEAS exam scores are valid for a period of five (5) years from the date the exam was taken. Scores older than five years will not be accepted.
All HP-A2 & PAX NLN exams scores will no longer be accepted starting August 1st, 2025. After this date, HP-A2 & PAX NLN scores will not be considered. Students are required to take the TEAS Entrance Exam for Allied Health programs.
All students will have 3 lifetime attempts for TEAS in person for all Healthcare Pathway programs. Students who took TEAS before, they will have 3 new lifetime attempts after August 1, 2025.
No remote or online proctored TEAS exam results will be accepted for exams taken on or after August 1, 2025, for admission into MATC Healthcare programs. Remote Exams will not be accepter after August 1, 2025
MATC covers ONE free TEAS exam for all MATC students only by using one time coupon code: https://info.atitesting.com/milwaukee-coupon
Most of programs admit students via a waiting list process.
Attention:
Please check with your advisor/retention coach to determine if you have already met the testing requirements for your program and what type of exam you need, TEAS In person (No Remote) or HESI LPN-RN Progression.
TEAS exam open all year-around except holidays. Students can take the TEAS exam in person On-site at MATC downtown campus or transfer from approved testing center.
Exam location is at Milwaukee Area Technical College downtown campus, 700 W Highland Ave, H building, Room H126.
For Transfer TEAS exam from another college or approved testing center, students have to to submit their score to Milwaukee Are Technical College school under the name, Milwaukee ATC AH Milwaukee by paying $30.00 fee when they took the exam at another university/college accredited.
Fall start: Review Window in February that means students need all academic program requirements (grades, TEAS scores...) in the system by
by January 31st at midnight to be reviewed in February
Spring start: Review Window in October that means students need all academic program requirements (grades, TEAS scores...) in the system by September 30 at midnight to be reviewed for October
For more information, Please check with your advisor prior registration for any program to see if you meet the minimum requirements or contact MATC Student Services Specialist, Kristin MaierMerz, maiermek@matc.edu at (414) 297-6088 if you have any questions about Waiting List Process.
Tuesday September 23, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
Thursday September 25, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
Friday September 26, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
Monday September 29, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
Tuesday September 30, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
Tuesday September 30, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
Upcoming dates for HESI LPN-ADN Progression exam
Tuesday September 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
Thursday September 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
Monday September 29, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
For November 2025 , December 2025 and January 2026: Exams dates will be posted soon.
TEAS Exam Attempt Requirements
A. In-Person Testing Only (Effective August 1, 2025):
* All TEAS exam attempts completed on or after August 1, 2025, regardless of whether they are a first, subsequent, or additional attempt, must be completed in person at an approved testing center.
B. Attempt Limits:
1. Students taking the TEAS exam for the first time on or after August 1, 2025:
* Students will be allowed a maximum of three (3) lifetime attempts to achieve the required score for their desired MATC Healthcare program.
2. Students with unsuccessful TEAS exam attempts prior to August 1, 2025:
* Students who have taken the TEAS exam and did not achieve the required score prior to August 1, 2025, will be granted an additional three (3) attempts to take the exam, regardless of their previous number of attempts. These additional attempts are separate from any attempts made before the effective date of this policy.
C. Score Validity:
* All TEAS exam scores are valid for a period of five (5) years from the date the exam was taken. Scores older than five years will not be accepted.
TEAS Exam Costs and Coverage
A. First Attempt Coverage (Effective August 1, 2025):
* MATC will cover the cost of the first TEAS exam attempt for all students taking the exam on or after August 1, 2025.
* Students registering for their first attempt (on or after August 1, 2025) will receive a one-time use coupon to cover the exam fee. Instructions for obtaining and applying this coupon will be provided during the registration process.
B. Misconduct or Misuse of Coupon:
* The coupon provided for the first attempt is intended solely for the registered student's legitimate first TEAS exam attempt. Any form of misconduct or misuse of this coupon, including but not limited to:
* Attempting to use the coupon for a second or subsequent exam attempt.
* Sharing, selling, or transferring the coupon to another individual.
* Fraudulent representation or manipulation of coupon eligibility.
* Any action deemed by MATC to be an attempt to circumvent the spirit or intent of this policy.
* Such misconduct or misuse will result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal from all MATC Healthcare Pathway programs and may jeopardize future enrollment at the college.
C. Subsequent Attempts:
* The cost of all subsequent TEAS exam attempts (second and third) will be the sole responsibility of the student. Students will be required to pay the full exam fee at the time of registration for these attempts.
IV. General Guidelines
Students are strongly encouraged to utilize available TEAS preparation resources to maximize their chances of success on the exam. Preparation for the exam can be found at https://sites.google.com/gmatc.matc.edu/exams.
Students are responsible for understanding the specific TEAS score requirements for their chosen MATC Healthcare program. These requirements can also be found at https://sites.google.com/gmatc.matc.edu/exams.
Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the MATC Healthcare Pathway office or a Healthcare program advisor.
If are going to register to take the ATI TEAS Exam in-person at Milwaukee Area Technical College, you may be eligible to receive a one-time 100% off coupon code for your exam.
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Allied Health / Nursing one-time use Coupon Code Request : https://info.atitesting.com/milwaukee-coupon
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Anesthesia Technology: TEAS Entrance Exam 70%, Start Dates: August Medical Laboratory Technician: TEAS Entrance Exam 60%, Start Dates: August/January
Cardiovascular Technology - Echocardiography: TEAS Entrance Exam 70%,Start Dates: June Occupational Therapy Assistant :TEAS Entrance Exam 65%, Start Dates: August
Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive: TEAS Entrance Exam 70%, Start Dates: January Physical Therapist Assistant: TEAS Entrance Exam 65%, Start Dates: January
Dental Hygiene: TEAS Entrance Exam 70%, Start Dates: August/January Radiography: TEAS Entrance Exam 70% , Math70% & Science 70%, Start Dates: August
Diagnostic Medical Sonography: TEAS Entrance Exam 70%, Start Dates: June Registered Nursing : TEAS Entrance Exam 65%, Start Dates: August/January
Health Information Technology : No Entrance Exam required, February & September Respiratory Therapy : TEAS Entrance Exam 60%, Start Dates: August
Healthcare Services Management: No Entrance Exam required, Start Dates: August, January, June Surgical Technology : TEAS Entrance Exam 60%, Start Dates: August/January
LPN to ADN Progression: LPN-ADN Progression Entrance Exam required 900 or better, Start Dates: August/January
Integrative Health: No Entrance Exam required Start Dates: August/January
TECHNICAL DIPLOMAS
No exam required for technical diploma programs except for Practical Nursing.
Dental Assistant , Start Dates : August / January Medical Interpreter, Start Dates: August
Health Unit Coordinator , Start Dates: August/January/June Medical Assistant, Start Dates: August/January
Medical Coding Specialist, Start Dates: August and January Phlebotomy, Start Dates: August/January
Practical Nursing : TEAS Entrance Exam 58.7%. Start Dates: August/January Nursing Assistant : No exam & No petition, Start Dates: Year-round
*Please note that some programs will remain open until capacity has been met.
Open Enrollment Programs
Students can enroll in open enrollment programs when enrollment begins each semester. The following programs do not require the student to petition:
Dietary Manager (Traditional and Bilingual)
Central Service Technician
Dental Assistant Bilingual
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