Your face must be fully visible on camera for the duration of a proctored ATI TEAS® exam, so hats, hoods, bonnets, headbands, and other head coverings are not allowed, even if your face is showing. Head coverings worn for religious reasons are the one exception.
Religious head coverings
You do not need to request permission or notify anyone in advance. A recognizable religious head covering, such as a traditional hijab or another familiar religious head covering, is approved by the proctor at check-in with no issue. Your face and eyes must remain in view of the camera throughout the exam.
What is not accepted
Bonnets, shower caps, stocking caps, and plain scarves or wraps are not recognized as religious head coverings. If you are wearing one, the proctor will stop your exam and email you to remove it before you can continue, even if you explain that you wear it for religious reasons. If the proctor cannot tell that a covering is religious, you will be denied.
By exam format
- TEAS at ATI and Chamberlain University applicants (proctored by ATI): the rules above apply. Questions before exam day: [email protected] (Chamberlain applicants: [email protected]).
- School-proctored and in-person exams: your school or testing center applies its own check-in procedure. Recognizable religious head coverings are allowed; if you have a question, ask your school before exam day.
- TEAS at PSI: PSI’s own testing rules apply.