HESI A2 Exam is the nursing entrance exam administered by the Office of Testing Services on behalf of the College of Nursing at Prairie View A&M University. Potential applications to the Nursing program may not take or retake the exam anywhere other than the approved Prometric locations and/or with the Testing Services office.

  • All testers must bring Evolve Username and Password with them for testing
  • All testers must have an active Evolve account and bring a physical, government-issued photo identification for testing. Photo Identification must be current (or have expired within 90 days of the test date) and must contain a recent and recognizable photo of you:
    • Driver's License
    • Passport book or card
    • State-issued ID card
    • US Military ID Card (Common Access Card or CAC)
    • US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • Testers will have four (4) hours to complete the exam
  • Exam consists of four (4) sections
Section Passing Score
Anatomy and Physiology 75%
Grammar 75%
Math 75%
Reading Comprehension 75%
  • How to Create an Evolve Account & Retrieve Evolve Username
  • How do I add HESI Student Access to my Evolve account?
  • How do I change my Evolve password?
  • How do I locate my HESI exam reports?
  • How do I request a copy of my HESI transcript?
  • How do I sign in to Evolve?
  • How do I unlock my account?
  • How do I update my email address in my Evolve account?
  • What is 'Online Remediation'?
  • Where can I find my HESI exam scoring information?
  • Why can't I access my HESI account?

Questions about Testing

Phone: (936) 261-3627
Email: [email protected]

Pre-Nursing Department

Phone: (936) 261-2920

College of Nursing

Phone: (713) 797-7000 – Ask for Dr. Forrest Smith

Questions about Evolve Account

Phone: (800) 222-9570

HESI Study Materials

The following booklets can be check out at the P.A.S.S. Center:

  • HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review Edition 4/Elsevier

  • HESI A2 Study Questions 2019 and 2020/Three full-Length HESI A2 Practice Tests

  • HESI A2 Secrets – Study Guide – Includes Practice Test/Mometrix

For assistance with checking out these booklets or if you want more information about HESI exam study materials, please contact Margie Williams, P.A.S.S. Center Coordinator, at [email protected] .

HESI Testing Options

Main Campus

Exam is administer on selected dates at the PVAMU Main Campus in Prairie View, Texas. Youmust register and payprior to your arrival for testing.No walk-ins are allowed. Seating is limited.

HESI A2 – Main Campus Test Dates

NOTE: This registration form will close on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 4:00 PM CST.

Virtual

Virtual testing allows testers to take the HESI A2 exam at home as long as students meet and adhere to the Virtual Testing Requirements. Testers register and pay an exam fee; in addition to, a $30 proctoring fee for the test, which is separate from the exam fee. Both are paid to the Office of Testing Services.

HESI A2 – Virtual Test Dates

NOTE: This registration form will close on Tuesday, February 23, 2023, at 4:00 PM CST.

Distance

Distance Testing allows students to take the HESI A2 exam with Prometric either in-person or remotely. Students should review and follow the instructions outline in the "How to Sign Up for HESI Distance Testing with a Prometric Site". All test fees for the exam are paid directly to Prometric. To receive test accommodations for Distance Testing, students must apply through their Evolve account and follow the instructions for submitting their request and supporting documentation to Evolve (Elsevier).