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Sentara College of Health Sciences at Batten University

Application Status

Fall 2027 Applications Open September 14, 2026

Now Accepting Applications — Spring 2027

  • Certificate — Monitor Surveillance
  • Certificate — Patient Care Technician

Certificate programs use rolling admission. Apply early — seats fill as applications are reviewed.

Now Accepting Applications — Fall 2027

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing — Entry to Practice (MSN-EP)
  • Associate of Applied Science — Adult Echocardiography
  • Associate of Applied Science — Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Associate of Applied Science — Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
  • Associate of Applied Science — Non-Invasive Vascular Sonography
  • Associate of Applied Science — Surgical Technology
  • Certificate — Cardiac Electrophysiology

BSN, MSN-EP, and AAS programs are cohort-based. All admission decisions are released April 1, 2027.

Apply Through Batten University

Our application is free — no essay or letters of recommendation required.

Steps to Apply

Review Program Requirements

Before applying, confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for your program, including any prerequisite coursework. Prerequisite courses must be completed or on track to be completed by May 15, 2027 — at the time of application.

Note: For the 2027 admission cycle, prerequisite courses completed through Sophia Learning are not accepted. All prerequisite coursework must be completed through an accredited institution.

Create Your Account and Apply

Start your application through our portal. The application is free. There are no application fee, no essay, and no letters of recommendation.

Complete the TEAS Exam (BSN and AAS Applicants)

Applicants to BSN and AAS programs are required to complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) as part of the application process. Register and complete the exam well before the application deadline — do not wait until the last minute.

TEAS Key Dates — 2027 Admission Cycle
  • Registration Opens: October 1, 2026
  • Recommended Completion: January 22, 2027
  • Final Test Date: February 15, 2027
  • Score Submission Deadline: March 1, 2027

MSN-EP and Certificate applicants do not require the TEAS exam.

Send Your Documents

Submit the required documents listed in the section below. Official transcripts may be sent by mail or electronically through services like Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse.

Required Documents

Certificate Programs

High School Transcript

An official high school transcript is required. If you have completed college coursework, submit official transcripts from all institutions attended as well.

AAS Programs

High School Transcript and College Transcripts

An official high school transcript is required for all AAS programs.

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are also required. Transcripts must reflect all completed prerequisite coursework.

ABHES accreditation requires a high school transcript on file for all students enrolled in AAS programs.

BSN

High School Transcript and College Transcripts

An official high school transcript and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required. SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required — Batten University is test-optional.

MSN — Entry to Practice

High School Transcript and College Transcripts

An official high school transcript is required.

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required. MSN-EP applicants must hold a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

ABHES accreditation and Virginia Board of Nursing requirements mandate a high school transcript on file for all enrolled students.

Send Documents To:
Batten University
Center for Enrollment Services
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Electronic transcripts accepted via Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse.

Application Policies by Program

Review the policy details for your specific program before submitting your application.

Rolling Admission

Application Eligibility

Applicants must carefully review all admission requirements for their specific certificate program before submitting an application. Visit your program page for prerequisite details.

Application Deadline and Process

Certificate programs use a rolling admission process for the Spring 2027 start. Applications are reviewed as they are received, provided the application is complete and the applicant meets all eligibility requirements. Apply as early as possible — seats fill as applications are reviewed.

  • Application Deadline: January 4, 2027
  • Enrollment Deadline: January 18, 2027
  • Program Start: Spring 2027

Applicant Responsibility

Applicants are responsible for reviewing all admission requirements for their specific certificate program and submitting all required materials by the applicable deadlines. Failure to meet any required deadline or eligibility requirement may result in the application not being considered.

Cohort Admission — No Rolling

Application Eligibility

Applicants must carefully review all admission requirements before submitting an application to an AAS program.

Do not submit an application if you will not have all required prerequisite courses completed by May 15, 2027.

Review prerequisite requirements for your program.

Applicants may apply only if all prerequisite requirements are already complete or will be completed no later than May 15, 2027. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered for admission.

Prerequisite Course Policy

For the 2027 admission cycle, prerequisite courses completed through Sophia Learning will not be accepted. All prerequisite coursework must be completed through an accredited institution that meets the program's established transfer and prerequisite requirements.

Application Deadline

  • Applications Open: September 14, 2026
  • Application Deadline: March 15, 2027

There is no rolling admission for AAS programs. All eligible and complete applications are reviewed together following the deadline.

TEAS Exam Requirement

The TEAS examination is required for all AAS program applicants.

  • TEAS Registration Opens: October 1, 2026
  • Recommended Completion: January 22, 2027
  • Final Test Date: February 15, 2027
  • Score Submission Deadline: March 1, 2027

Admission Decisions

All admission decisions will be released on April 1, 2027. Applicants should not expect decisions before that date.

Applicant Responsibility

Applicants are responsible for reviewing all AAS program admission requirements, completing prerequisite coursework, meeting the TEAS requirement, and submitting all required materials by the applicable deadlines.

Cohort Admission — No Rolling

Application Eligibility

Applicants must carefully review all admission requirements before submitting an application to the BSN program.

Do not submit an application if you will not have all required core prerequisite courses completed by May 15, 2027.
Review BSN prerequisite requirements.

Applicants may apply only if all core prerequisite requirements are already complete or will be completed no later than May 15, 2027. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered for admission.

Prerequisite Course Policy

For the 2027 admission cycle, prerequisite courses completed through Sophia Learning will not be accepted. All prerequisite coursework must be completed through an accredited institution that meets the program's established transfer and prerequisite requirements.

Application Deadline

  • Applications Open: September 14, 2026
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2027

There is no rolling admission for the BSN cohort. All eligible and complete applications are reviewed together following the deadline.

TEAS Exam Requirement

Applicants are required to complete the TEAS examination as part of the BSN application process. Do not wait until the application deadline to complete the exam.

  • TEAS Registration Opens: October 1, 2026
  • Recommended Completion: January 22, 2027
  • Final Test Date: February 15, 2027
  • Score Submission Deadline: March 1, 2027

Admission Decisions

All admission decisions will be released on April 1, 2027. Applicants should not expect decisions before that date.

Applicant Responsibility

Applicants are responsible for reviewing all BSN admission requirements, completing prerequisite coursework, meeting the TEAS requirement, and submitting all required materials by the applicable deadlines.

Cohort Admission — No Rolling

Application Eligibility

Applicants must carefully review all admission requirements before submitting an application to the MSN-EP program.

Do not submit an application if you will not have all required prerequisite courses completed by May 15, 2027.
Review MSN-EP prerequisite requirements.

Applicants may apply only if all prerequisite requirements are already complete or will be completed no later than May 15, 2027. MSN-EP applicants must also hold a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Prerequisite Course Policy

For the 2027 admission cycle, prerequisite courses completed through Sophia Learning will not be accepted. All prerequisite coursework must be completed through an accredited institution that meets the program's established transfer and prerequisite requirements.

Application Deadline

  • Applications Open: September 14, 2026
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2027

There is no rolling admission for the MSN-EP cohort. All eligible and complete applications are reviewed together following the deadline.

Admission Decisions

All admission decisions will be released on April 1, 2027. Applicants should not expect decisions before that date.

Applicant Responsibility

Applicants are responsible for reviewing all MSN-EP admission requirements, completing prerequisite coursework, and submitting all required materials by the applicable deadlines.