The HESI A2 exam is a pre-nursing exam for Southern Arkansas University. Students wishing to apply to the nursing program at SAU are required to take and pass the HESI A2 exam. The exam must be taken through SAU for students to qualify for the nursing program at SAU. (The test cannot be taken through another school to qualify for SAU’s nursing program.) There is a test attempt limit of 3 times per calendar year.
The HESI A2 exam at SAU costs $80.00, and payment can be made in the Testing Center when the student arrives to take the exam. Students must register for the test on the HESI website at http://evolve.elsevier.com. Southern Arkansas University cannot register students for the test. The Testing Center at Southern Arkansas University will schedule the test once the student has registered online (through Elsevier) and calls (870) 235-4145 to make an appointment. Students who fail the HESI test must complete the remediation modules within their registered HESI account before attempting the test again. Each time a student tests, there is an $80.00 fee to test.
The current dates available to take the HESI A2 exam are listed below. Students must register for and make an appointment to take the exam at least 2 weeks in advance. (Test registration online, appointment to take test made by calling the SAU Testing Center) Students can NOT be scheduled for more than one appointment to take the HESI exam at one time. There are limited testing slots available, so be sure to register and test as early as possible so there is time to retest if needed.
Students should bring their $80.00 fee payment and a current photo ID on the test day. For questions, to schedule an exam, or for more information, call the Testing Center at (870) 235-4145 or visit https://web.saumag.edu/nursing/bsn-program-application/hesi-a2/.
Fall 2024 HESI A2 Exam Dates: (Students MUST register by 4 p.m. two weeks before the scheduled test from the dates below for each test.)
Test Date Report Time Registration Deadline
Friday, January 19, 2024 9:00 a.m. January 5, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Friday, January 26, 2024 1:00 p.m. January 12, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 2, 2024 9:00 a.m. January 19, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 8, 2024 1:00 p.m. January 25, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 15, 2024 9:00 a.m. February 1, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 23, 2024 9:00 a.m. February 9, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 7, 2024 1:00pm February 22, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 2024 9:00am March 1, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER (Registered candidates will be rescheduled to the March 28 test)
Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:00am March 14, 2024 by 4:00pm
Report Location: Southern Arkansas University
University Testing Center
100 East University
Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Building, Room 216
Magnolia, AR 71753
Retest Policy Note: A comprehensive score of less than 75% indicates a need to retest. Examinees are allowed two (2) retest attempts after the initial test. First-time testers will be given priority spots before re-testers.
Required Score: Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must take the HESI test. Our Testing Center will submit all scores to the Chair of the Nursing department. Contact the Department of Nursing regarding the required score.
Questions: All questions regarding the admissions policy, admission deadlines, retesting, etc., should be directed to the Department of Nursing at 870-235-4331. Questions regarding test administration should be directed to the Office of Testing/Disability Support Services at 870-235-4145.