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University Testing and Scanning Services

Nurse Entrance Test (NET)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

UTSS has moved to 1130 E University Dr, Suite 204 in Tempe. Parking is available for the time you are visiting University Testing and Scanning Services.

Information
The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) evaluates areas that are essential for academic success in nursing programs including basic math skills, science reading comprehension, and learning styles. Questions regarding admission requirements, scoring or retesting should be addressed to the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation.
Special Accommodations
To receive disability accommodations you must be registered with the ASU Disability Resource Center and be approved for special accommodations. Please do not register for a group testing time. Individual testing arrangements must be made with the Program Coordinator at University Testing and Scanning Services.
Schedule
The test dates can be found at http://www.asu.edu/uts/docs/NETtimes.pdf (PDF, 205KB)
Cost
The NET costs $45.00 and must be paid with a check or money order made payable to Arizona State University.
Time
The exam consists of a multiple-choice test in mathematics and reading. Candidates should allow up to 3 hours for the total appointment time.
Register
NET testing dates for this application period start October 5, 2009 and end on January 14, 2009. To be able to retake the exam applicants must complete the first test by December 14, 2009. Seating is limited for each testing session and spaces usually fill up quickly towards the end of the testing cycle. We highly recommend early registration and testing so that you will be able to retake the test, if you wish to do so.
In Person: Complete the NET registration form (PDF, 248KB) and submit it along with payment to a Testing and Scanning Services staff member in 1130 E. University Dr., Suite 204, Tempe. At that time you will be given an admission ticket.
By Mail: Complete the NET registration form (PDF, 248KB) and submit it along with a check or money order payable to Arizona State University and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
University Testing and Scanning Services
Arizona State University
PO Box 875204
Tempe, AZ 85287-5204
Your 10-digit ASU affiliate ID is required on the registration form. UTSS will not process your registration form without it. UTSS must receive your registration and payment no later than 4:30 pm, one working day before your requested test date.
It is your responsibility to confirm your appointment if you have not received your confirmation by return mail.
Reschedule
You must cancel or reschedule your computer-based exam no later than 7 days after your original test date.
  • To transfer your test date, submit your admission ticket along with a $10.00 check or money order payable to Arizona State University.
  • To cancel a test date and receive a 50% refund, you must fill out a refund request form (PDF, 52KB).
Retake
If your scores on the math and/or reading section of the NET do not meet the minimum required, you may retest only once. Your retest date must be no less than 30 days after your first test date. However, if your Reading Comprehension score is .60 or higher and your Math score is .65 or higher, you may not retest for a higher score.
Admission
Exam entrance requires an admission ticket along with valid photo ID. The name on your photo ID must match the name on your admission ticket. YOU MUST CHECK IN AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE TEST TIME TO BE ADMITTED. You must also know or have with you your 10-digit ASU affiliate ID number to take the test.
Scores
You will receive a copy of your test scores at the end of your testing period.
Parking
Parking is available for the time you are visiting University Testing and Scanning Services. You must arrive 15 minutes early to sign in prior to the scheduled test time. Late arrivals may not be seated.
Last updated on September 21, 2009 . Please email our Web Editor with any corrections.