Nursing Education Initial Applicant Information

Before applying to the Nursing program, you must be an active VPCC student with a valid student ID number. You can apply to the college online at: https://www.apply.vccs.edu/

All prerequisite courses must be completed exactly as listed in the program requirements. No alternate or substitute courses may be used, and prerequisites cannot be replaced or combined with other classes. Each required course must be taken in its designated form before you submit your application.

The following courses must be completed before you apply to the program:

• BIO 141 – Anatomy & Physiology I
• ENG 111 – English Composition I
• MTH 154 – Quantitative Reasoning 
• PSY 230 – Developmental Psychology
• SDV 101 – Orientation to Health Sciences (If SDV 101 is not available, please register for SDV 100. SDV 100 will be accepted with a required course substitution form.)
• BIO 142 – Anatomy & Physiology II (Required for PN–RN Bridge applicants only.)

Pre‑Requisite Expiration Policy

The following science and math prerequisites expire five years after completion. If any of these courses are older than five years at the time you apply to the nursing program, they must be retaken. Once you are admitted, previously completed prerequisites do not expire:

• BIO 141
• BIO 142
• BIO 150
• MTH 154

Required Grades

• All pre‑requisite courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher to be eligible to apply.
• While VPCC may accept a C for general transfer credit, the Nursing program does not. Any pre‑req completed with a C must be repeated.
• It is not recommended to repeat a course already completed with a B simply to raise your GPA. Instead, focus on performing well on the ATI TEAS admissions exam, aiming to exceed the 45th percentile benchmark.

Curricular GPA Requirement

Any course with a P (Pass) grade will not be included in the curricular GPA calculation. (SDV 101/SDV 100 is not included in the curricular GPA.) A minimum curricular GPA of 3.0, calculated from the four/ five required pre‑requisite courses, is required to apply.

If you have completed college courses or earned a degree at another institution, you must submit official transcripts to the admission office and then complete a transfer credit evaluation.

To request an evaluation:

• Log in to your SIS Student Portal
• Go to Forms
• Select the Transfer Credit Evaluation form

If you have questions or need help, please email: admissions@vpcc.edu

Additional Requirements for PN–RN Bridge Applicants

• Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges, as noted above
• Submit official transcripts from their PN education program
• Complete BIO 150, which is required before entering the 3rd‑semester RN courses

Tip: It is recommended to take BIO 150 during the summer session or before you apply to the program to ensure it is completed on time.

An official high school transcript or official GED transcript must be submitted.

If you need assistance with this process, please email admissions@vpcc.edu or call 757‑825‑2700.

High School Course Requirements

• One year of High School Chemistry with a grade of C or higher
  • If you did not complete this in high school, you may take CHM1 or CHM101 at the college level.
• One year of High School Algebra with a grade of C or higher
  • If you did not complete this in high school, you may take MTH 155 at the college level.

If Your High School Was Outside the United States

• If you completed high school outside the United States and cannot obtain your transcript, your diploma may be accepted as proof of high school completion.
• Please have any available transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service. See more information here-Transferring to Virginia Peninsula – Virginia Peninsula Community College
• If your documents require translation, they must be translated by a certified translator.

If your secondary transcript cannot be obtained and only your diploma is available, you will be required to complete MTH 155 and CHM1 or CHM101 to meet prerequisite requirements.

Before submitting your application, review your SIS portal to confirm that required courses are complete or schedule an Academic Advising appointment.
This check or meeting will ensure that all prerequisite requirements are complete and that you are fully eligible to apply to the Nursing program.

Students are encouraged to attend a virtual Nursing Information Session.
Please register using the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/QXtxeKQawW?origin=lprLink

Important:

• You will only be admitted to the session for which you registered.
• Students must register in advance and will only be admitted to the session they signed up for
• Attendance is no longer required, but it is strongly recommended.

Each session includes:

• An overview of the application requirements and process
• A brief introduction to the Nursing program
• A Q&A session with the Nursing Director or Nursing staff

Session Details:

• Format: Zoom (virtual)
• Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Session Links: Nursing Program information session dates will be published in mid‑December. Students are encouraged to revisit this page for the official schedule and instructions.

Full application instructions and details for the Nursing Program will be added to this webpage in mid‑December. Please check back at that time for the complete application guide and required steps.

After the application period has opened, once all prerequisite courses are completed and your Nursing application has been started, you may then register for the ATI TEAS exam.

The ATI TEAS Admissions Test will be administered in Hampton III, Room 734 A/B (Computer Classroom).
Please review important TEAS information at: TEAS Exam Details | ATI (atitesting.com).

PLEASE APPLY EARLY SO YOU HAVE AMPLE TIME TO STUDY AND PREPARE FOR THE ATI TEAS ADMISSIONS EXAM.

Student Registration Link for the TEAS Exam:
https://forms.office.com/r/JqRucxHPS3?origin=lprLink

Spring 2026 Teas exam dates:

Updated TEAS exam information, including testing requirements, preparation guidance, and scheduling details, will be added to this webpage in mid‑December. Please check back at that time for the full TEAS overview and instructions.

Additional Test Information

Additional TEAS testing dates will be added as needed.
Please note: Each test session is limited to 25 students.

Before exam day, create your ATI Testing username and password ONLY by following the steps here:
How to Create an ATI Student Account: https://user-management.atitesting.com (Click “Create Account” at the top of the page just below the orange bar).

Exam Cost and Test Day Requirements

The ATI TEAS exam costs $70 (reflecting the July 1st $5 increase) and is payable online on the day of your test.
DO NOT pay in advance.

Please bring the following on test day:

• A credit or debit card for payment
• A valid driver’s license or student ID

Once payment is completed, your exam session will begin.

Accessing Campus Computers for the TEAS Exam 

To use campus computers on the day of your TEAS exam, you must log in with your VCCS credentials. Please confirm your username and password the day before your exam to ensure you have time to contact the IT Help Desk if needed and to avoid delays on test day.

If you do not know your VCCS login information, contact the IT Help Desk at 757‑825‑2709 for assistance with resetting your credentials.

Your VCCS username typically follows this format: abc12345.

The TEAS is a 4‑hour exam that evaluates:

• Reading comprehension
• Grammar and English usage
• Math
• Science

Testing begins promptly at 10:00 AM.
Late arrivals will not be admitted, so please plan accordingly.

If you have taken the ATI TEAS exam at another location, please note that the Nursing program does not accept outside scores.
Your TEAS exam must be taken through Virginia Peninsula Community College.

Additional details:

• Scores are valid for two application cycles.
• Students can take the exam twice within an application cycle but must leave one test day in-between.
• The most recent score is used for admissions decisions, not the highest score.
• If you tested it in Fall 2025, you must retest.

• Preparation TEAS Practice Test via College Library:–

Students may access TEAS exam practice materials provided through our college library at: https://lexpr.es/nursing-exam?AuthToken=C9F11C33-BDD7-4DCC-954E-8A3603050AF3

• ATI TEAS Study Materials (Offered Directly by ATI – Various Costs Apply):-

 ATI provides official TEAS study guides, tutorials, and practice tests at: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/teas-prep.

To prepare effectively:

• Begin studying early—this is a high‑stakes exam.
• Take at least one full-length practice test to identify your weakest areas.
• Focus your study efforts on those areas.
• Use a timer to practice under real testing conditions.
• Students are encouraged to use local libraries and other reputable sources for additional study and remediation materials. More practice resources will be added as they become available.

Learn more about what to expect on test day:
 TEAS On-Campus Information:
https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register/teas-on-campus-at-institution

For more details about the exam, scoring, and transcripts, visit ATI’s Help Center:
 ATI TEAS Version 7 Help Center:
https://help.atitesting.com/ati-teas-version-7

All applicants to the PN–RN Bridge and RN Nursing Programs will be notified of their admission decision via their student email (@email.vccs.edu).
Every applicant—regardless of outcome—will receive written notification.

Notification timelines:

• Hampton Campus Applicants: Notices sent by May 15th
• Historic Triangle Campus Applicants: Notices sent by November 12th

There are two types of admission decisions:

• Conditional Acceptance
• Alternate Status

In order to comply with clinical agency requirements, the Virginia Peninsula Nursing Program mandates the following admission requirements:

Attendance at a mandatory orientation session.

Pre-entrance medical examination with required laboratory tests and immunization records. If the medical exam indicates a finding which would prohibit a student from attending clinical, the student cannot successfully meet the course requirements and will not be able to continue in the nursing program.

Validation of successful completion of the American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider CPR course. Students are responsible for the cost of the CPR course.

Criminal background check and drug testing. If the criminal background check or drug screen indicates a finding which prohibits a student from attending a clinical agency, the student cannot successfully meet the course requirements and will not be able to continue in the nursing program. Students are responsible for the cost of the background check and drug testing.

In addition, clinical agencies may implement criminal background checks or random urinary drug screenings. Nursing students, if selected by the agency, may be included in this testing. These policies are the procedures of the clinical agencies, not the college.

Students placed on the alternate list have met all admission requirements; however, the number of applications received exceeded the program’s available capacity for that cycle. A waitlist is maintained throughout the selection process.

Because some applicants decline their offer or attrition occurs before the program begins, seats may become available. If openings arise, students on the alternate list will be contacted and may be offered conditional acceptance.

In addition to college tuition, fees, and course textbooks, the Nursing program has additional costs for which students will be responsible. Costs may include but are not limited to criminal background check and drug screen, medical examination, immunization/titers, CPR certification, uniforms, instruments and supplies, transportation to and from clinical sites, testing resources, and certification and licensure fees.