HESI Testing

Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) is computer-based, scholastic aptitude test that is used as one component of the selection process for the admission of students into the University of North Georgia's Department of Nursing.

Sections of the HESI Exam

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Math
  • A&P
  • Learning Styles
  • Personality Profile

Where to Take the HESI

The UNG nursing department requires that the HESI exam be taken at one of our testing locations or through a Prometric Test Center which can be located anywhere around the country.

Retest Policy

  • HESI must be taken within twelve months prior to the application deadline and may only be taken twice per year from the time of the first exam.
  • There must be six or more weeks between exam dates.

What to Expect

✔ You must provide a valid government issued photo ID.

✔ If you arrive fifteen minutes after your scheduled appointment time, you may not be allowed to test.

✔ Length of Exam: 3 hours 35 minutes

✔ Personal calculators are not permitted.

Resources

Register for Your Exam

Step One: Create Your Evolve Account

You will use your Evolve account username and password for registration and on the day of the exam.

Create Your Evolve Account

Step Two: Register and Pay with RegisterBlast

Please register and pay your $94 administration fee payable by credit/debit card. If you have any questions, please contact your testing center’s office directly. All testing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Note: You must use a different web browser other than Internet Explorer.

Dahlonega Testing Center

Dahlonega Campus Registration and Test Dates

Gainesville Testing Center

Gainesville Campus Registration and Test Dates

Blue Ridge Testing Center

Blue Ridge Campus Registration and Test Dates

Take the HESI at a Prometric Center

Prices/fees are subject to change without notice.