Testing for College Students

Testing is a big part of many students’ lives, and CAPS is here to support your testing success. We offer a variety of services around testing, including text anxiety counseling and proctoring for various exams. 

Read more about our services below, and contact us at 509-335-4511 if you have any questions.  

Cougar Health Services

• Learning Disabilities Assessment

  If you are struggling academically or socially and think you may have a learning disability, CAPS is here to help. Visit our Psychological Assessment page to learn more about learning disabilities and how we assess them. 

• Test Anxiety Counseling

  Test anxiety is very normal, and many students experience it during their time in college. If you would like help understanding and coping with your anxiety, counseling is available through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). 

TEAS Nursing Test

Testing Services offers the TEAS (Testing of Essential Academic Skills) nursing exam on the Pullman campus on Wednesday mornings. 

• Register

  Testing Services offers the TEAS exam on the Pullman campus on Wednesday mornings. To reserve a time to take the exam, please schedule your proctored TEAS exam online.

  The total test fee is $110:

  • $40 billed to your student account or payable to “WSU Controller” by check or money order.
  • $70 paid to ATI by credit card on the day of the exam.

• Test Preparation

  To avoid any conflicts of interest, Testing Services does not offer test preparation services. You can access test preparation materials on the ATI website. 

• More Information

  For more information about proctoring, email test.proctor@wsu.edu or call 509-335-1744.

  For more information about the test and test prep, please visit the ATI Testing website or the WSU College of Nursing. 

Washington Educators Skills Test (WEST)

Testing Services offers the Washington Educator Skills Test (WEST) and other National Evaluation Series (NES) exams most weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The WEST is required for all prospective teachers in Washington State and WSU’s teacher preparation program.

• Register

  All test registration and scheduling for exams is done online through the WEST website. Please note that WEST subject tests are only offered as computer-based tests; paper and pencil tests are no longer offered. 

• Required Materials

  To register for an exam, test takers must have a:

  • Valid email address
  • Current government-issued photo ID
  • Debit card or credit card

• Test Preparation

  To avoid any conflicts of interest, Testing Services does not offer test preparation services. You can access test preparation materials on the WEST website. 

• More Information

  Visit the WEST website or contact the College of Education’s Student Services & Certification at edstudents@wsu.edu or 509-335-4855.