HESI Health Education Services Inc.
The computerized HESI exam is an admission assessment for the Radiography program on the Cumberland campus and for Nursing programs at other institutions of higher education.
The test consists of subject tests, personality assessments, and a critical thinking component. Students have a maximum of five hours to complete the exam and may take the test components in any order.
Please act quickly as test dates often fill up before the registration deadlines.
Please note the following:
- No personal calculators are permitted; however, a calculator is available on screen for the duration of the test.
- No cell phones or other electronic devices are permitted in the Testing Center.
- No food or beverages are permitted in the test room.
- Testing dates are published in the RCSJ Selective Admissions packets for the PTA program. Seats are limited for all test dates. Please note that seats may be filled before the established registration date deadline.
Have Questions?
HESI Test- Frequently Asked Questions
The HESI examination is designed to assess a student’s academic and personal readiness for higher education in the healthcare field.
Register/login as a student: Evolve website
Click I'm a student; Click Login (upper right corner); click Create an Account; fill in required fields OR Login with your existing Evolve username/password; Click Submit. For assistance with this procedure, students may contact HESI Client Services at 1-800-222-9570 (option #2 for students). Examinees must bring their Evolve username and password to access the exam, as well as one valid photo ID.
Students Applying to the Radiography Program
View HESI Exam Cumberland Test Dates
The start time for all HESI testing on the Cumberland Campus is 9 a.m..
Please refer to the Selective Admissions packets for the PTA and Radiography programs.
Students are permitted approximately five hours for the exam. Most students take at least two to three hours.
Students must present a valid, government-approved photo ID and have their username and password. Students may not bring a cell phone or any electronic device
No food/beverages or electronic devices (cell phones, smartwatches, etc.) are permitted in the test room.
Please refer to the current Selective Admissions& Packet for the HESI fees.
The cost of the test is non-refundable. Students who miss the test may reschedule for an additional fee.
The HESI exam is scheduled more than 30 times a year. The dates are posted in the Selective Admissions packets. Seats are limited for all test dates, and students should be aware that test dates fill and are closed even before deadline registration dates.
The HESI Exam is administered in the Testing Center in the Catherine J. Arpino Education and Humanities Center.
Students' scores will be available through their Evolve account, usually within 24 hours after the test. When students need the official sealed copy for their portfolios, they may pick up a copy by presenting a valid photo ID to testing staff members during our regular business hours.
Study guides and books are available through libraries, bookstores, and online. A general chemistry or biology textbook can be helpful. The HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review, current edition, is available at the Rowan College bookstore or through Evolve.
Instructions for accessing the remediation site are given to students when they sign out after taking the HESI test.
HESI is an untimed test for any other documented disabilities; contact the Department of Special Services