HESI Exam

The M-TEC Testing Center offers testing for Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Dental Hygiene programs. 

Oakland Community College requires applicants to take the HESI Entrance Exam. You must achieve a minimum score of 75 on each section, achieved within the same testing session. The Hesi Exam can ONLY be attempted twice (DHY, NUR, RSP). DMS students may take the exam three times with 6 months in between your second and third attempt.

The 2024 HESI Exam schedule is now available. The HESI Exam is offered every Monday and Friday through November 22, 2024. You must register for one of these testing dates! Don’t delay, register today to be sure you meet the application deadline!

The deadline to take your first HESI exam is Friday, November 22nd, 2024!

What You Need to Know About the HESI Exam

  • Results: Your score will be available at the end of the exam. Keep a copy of your scores for your records.
  • On Test Day: Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to test start time with a government-issued, non-expired photo ID. You MUST bring your Elsevier account details (username and password).
  • Exam Fee: The non-transferable and non-refundable testing fee must be paid at the time of registration (price subject to change without notice). Cancellations will NOT result in a refund.

HESI Exams Available

Nursing and Respiratory Therapy: $80.00

  • Mathematics
  • Reading Comprehension

Diagnostic Medical Sonography: $96.00

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Anatomy & Physiology

Dental Hygiene: $85.00 

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Learning Styles
  • Math
  • Reading Comprehension

HESI Exam Registration Steps

  1. Go to the Registration Portal
  2. Select Register for Special Programs and Offerings
  3. Enter the HESI access code for your program of study (NUR, RSP, DHY, or DMS)
  4. Select the checkbox next to the section
  5. Click the Submit button to continue your registration

ACCESS students who require accommodations must contact their campus ACCESS Office a minimum of 1 week prior to test date.

After you have registered for the HESI exam of your choice, you must create an Elsevier account. Write down your username and password and bring it with you on testing day.

Be sure the testing date works for your schedule.

Due to limited seating, rescheduling is not allowed and test fees are non-refundable.

HESI Exam Preparation

  • Online HESI Study/Test Strategies Seminars: Students must sign up using student email address for verification and password. Please register at least 2 days before the seminar to ensure we have time to process and send you the password. To register, go to Academic Support Center and click Virtual & In Person Seminars then click on HESI Study/Test Strategies Seminars.
  • Online Practice Test
  • Health Education Systems publishes a guide to help you prepare for the exam. You may purchase the HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review.