Madison College's Nursing program utilizes the online, proctored HESI (A2) assessment tool for program admissions purposes. Due to the customizable nature of HESI, the test must be completed at Madison College.

The HESI test could take up to four hours, though most students complete it in less time.

Please refer to your Degree Progress Report in your myMadisonCollege account to determine if you have already met the testing requirement for your program.

The next HESI testing window will be Summer 2024, 

starting mid-July through the end of August.

Winter HESI Testing Information

The Winter HESI testing window is February 12 - March 29, 2024. You are allowed a first and second try even if you have tested previously in other windows. Sessions will be scheduled at all campuses and must be completed in-person, on campus. Registration for first try tests will open on January 16th at noon. All students must test during the First Try window. 

Second Try Window

DayDateTimeLocation
Tuesday3/12/202412:00 pm - 4:00 pmReedsburg
Monday3/18/202412:00 pm - 4:00 pmGoodman South
Wednesday3/20/20241:00 pm - 4:00 pmReedsburg
Thursday3/21/20248:30 am - 12:30 pmFort Atkinson
Thursday3/21/20249:00 am - 1:00 pmTruax
Friday3/22/20249:00 am - 1:00 pmTruax
Tuesday3/26/20241:00 pm - 5:00 pmWatertown
Thursday3/28/20249:00 am - 1:00 pmTruax
Friday3/29/20249:00 am - 1:00 pmPortage
Friday3/29/20249:00 am - 1:00 pmTruax

About the HESI Test

The HESI Assessment consists of the following exams:

English Comprehension:

  • Reading Comprehension (55 questions)
  • Vocabulary (55 questions)

Math:

  • Basic math skills (55 questions)

Science:

  • Biology (30 questions)
  • Anatomy & Physiology (30 questions)

Prepare to take HESI

We recommend the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review Book 032358226, available to borrow from the Madison College Library or for purchase at our bookstore. Please visit our library's HESI test prep site for more study materials and information on tutoring.

If you have a disability and require testing accommodations, complete the accommodated HESI reservation form.

Register for HESI

  1. Create a myEvolve Account
  2. Go to the Evolve website, click Sign In, then click Create Account
  3. Enter your Madison College email address correctly to receive test results.
  4. Add HESI Assessment - Student Access to Your Account
    • Go to the Evolve website, and click on I'm a student.
    • In the HESI Secured Exams section, click the link that says Register for Results and Remediation.
    • Click Register to place this in your cart, and then Redeem and Checkout from the cart screen.
    • If you are a returning user, enter your Evolve username and password and click Login. If you are new to Evolve, enter your name, email, desired password, and institution information (if applicable), and click Continue.
  5. Pay for the Test
    • Click on My Evolve and select My Other Products.
    • Click on the HESI Assessment Student Access link.
    • Agree to the Terms & Conditions.
    • On the account page, click on the Payments tab and enter the payment ID.
      • Second Try Payment ID number: 26994
      • Ignore the Payment Due By date.
    • You will see a prompt to purchase your test for $54. Complete the payment transaction at least 24 hours before your exam date.
    • If someone is paying the fee for you, the billing name and address must match the name on the card’s information.
  6. Reserve your Seat at a Campus Testing Center
    • Do not reserve a seat with the Testing Center until after you have purchased the HESI test. 
    • Testing Center seats will open at noon on January 16th.

What to expect when testing

All testing policies found here apply to this test. 

You will have four hours to complete all sections.

Bring your Evolve username and password. You must log into your account to take the test.

Handheld calculators are not allowed. There will be a calculator in the test software.

Check your program admission requirements to ensure the HESI is completed prior to any program deadlines.

Due to the length of the exam, food and beverages may be accessed at breaks. They are not permitted in the testing room.