Paying, Registering and Preparing for the HESI Admission Assessment Exam

Question

How do I pay for my HESI Admission Assessment Exam?

How do I register for my HESI Admission Assessment Exam testing time?

How should I prepare for this exam?

Answer

How do I pay for my HESI Admission Assessment Exam?

Only prospective students who have confirmed payment will be allowed to test.
Follow these steps to register and pay for your HESI Admission Assessment Exam:

Note: For steps with screen shots open the Register and Pay - HESI Admission Assessment Exam file attached

  1. Create an Evolve Account
  2. Complete Account Settings
    • Click Account Settings
    • Enter your Institution Information,Click Continue
      • Shipping
      • Billing Address
  3. Redeem Access Code & Register
    • Click Redeem Access Code
    • Click Register for Distance Testing
    • Click Register
    • Click Proceed to Checkout/Redeem
    • Complete Institution Information again and click Continue
    • Click Submit
  4. Finalize Registration
    • Click My Evolve
    • Click Redeem and Access Code or Enter an Evolve Course ID
    • Click I Agree
    • Click Payments
    • Enter Payment ID: 29922 and click Search
    • Complete Billing Address and click Proceed to Checkout
    • Enter your credit card information and click Continue
  5. Important Details
    • The USD Department of Nursing has arranged group HESI testing sessions in Vermillion and Sioux Falls for $50 per person. Space is limited in each session.
    • Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation receipt. Save this receipt—it is required to officially register for a testing location.

How do I register for my HESI Admission Assessment Exam testing time?

  1. Choose Your Testing Location
  2. If You Cannot Attend an In-Person Session
    • You may use our online proctoring service, ProctorU, for an additional charge.
    • For more information or questions, contact: Phone: 605-658-5600
  3.  Accessibility Accommodations
    • If you are a prospective student with a disability and need accommodations during entrance testing, please contact the Director of the Office of Accessibility at least seven days before the testing date:
      • Office of Accessibility, University of South Dakota
        ID Weeks Library #103
        414 E. Clark St.
        Vermillion, SD 57069
        Phone: (605) 658-3745
        Email: accessibility@usd.edu
  4. ​​​​​​​Important Policy Reminder
    • Note: The USD Academic misconduct policy 1.017 applies to any student caught cheating on the HESI Admission Assessment exam.

How should I prepare for this exam?

  1. To prepare for your HESI Admission Assessment Exam, students are highly encouraged to purchase the following publication.
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