Ready to take the next step toward a career in nursing? The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program accepts applications twice a year, with admission cohorts beginning each fall and spring. Each application cycle selects 55 students through a competitive, multi-criteria admissions process. Before applying, carefully review the important dates and application steps below to ensure your application is complete and submitted by the deadline.

Application Important Dates

The SBVC nursing program accepts applications twice a year. Once in Spring and once in Fall. See below for dates.

Fall Start Term

Dates

What 
November 1 - February 28 Request Evaluation of Prior Credit
March 15 - March 30 Submit Your Nursing Application
Fall Semster to Follow Start Nursing Program

Spring Start Term

Dates

What
May 1 - August 30 Request Evaluation of Prior Credit
September 15 - September 30 Submit Your Nursing Application
Spring Semester to Follow Start Nursing Program
 

Application Process:

 
All students must be active in the registration system. 

Apply to SBVC
The Nursing Information Meetings are held on zoom and are intended for those who might be interested in nursing, are about to start prerequisites, and/or are in progress with prerequisite courses. Please register prior to attending a zoom session.

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Submit High School/GED transcripts showing completion to Admissions & Records. There are no exceptions or substitutions for High School/GED transcripts. This includes international secondary completion.

Admissions & Records
Completion of all required prerequisite courses. Final grades must be posted prior to applying.

Check your eligibility using our fillable GPA calculator.

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Evaluation of your prior credit is a required step for ALL students applying to the Nursing program. This process should be started after you have completed all nursing prerequisites and final grades have been posted.  
  • If you have completed ALL prerequisites at SBVC only, please meet with a Nursing Counselor to complete an Evaluation for Application.
  • If you have completed prerequisites at other colleges,  please follow Admissions & Records steps to submit your official transcripts and request an evaluation of prior credit. 

Nursing applications that do not contain a completed Evaluation of College Credits Earned from an Admissions & Records evaluator or Nursing Counselor will be denied.

Please allow plenty of time for the evaluation process to be completed. No exceptions will be made for students who do not submit a request for evaluation within the required time frames.

Please double-check your courses to ensure they have been evaluated and accepted. Look for an asterisk () on science courses. If an asterisk () appears, refer to the Notes section on your Evaluation for an explanation.

Application Review Workshops are Zoom workshops intended for those who are applying to our Nursing program this term. Please register prior to attending. Late admittance not permitted.


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The application button is only available during the application time frame of September 15th - September 30th, 2026 & can only be accessed by logging into your SBVC student Office 365 account.
  • Applicants will be ranked based on the sum of points from the Multi-Criteria point system.
  • Applicants will be notified of their application status approximately 6-8 weeks after the closing application date. Due to the high volume of inquiries, please do not contact the nursing program regarding your application until the review period is complete.
  • Be sure to study for the TEAS during this waiting period if necessary. 

Learn More About the Multi-Criteria Point System

TEAS Test Prep Information & Resources

All points from Phase 1 & 2 will be combined and final applicant selections will be made.
  • There is no waitlist. 
  • Applicants are either “accepted” or “denied”.
  • If denied, students are welcome to reapply.
  • If selected as an alternate and not admitted, students may apply for the following application period.

After acceptance into the nursing program, you must complete the following requirements:

  • Background Check
  • COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Personal Medical Insurance
  • 10 Panel Drug Screening
  • TDAP, MMR, HEP B, Varicella, Tuberculosis Screening, Polio & Influenza
  • Student Nurse Malpractice Insurance
  • A Health Clearance Which Includes a Physical Exam
  • American Heart Association CPR Certification
  • Valid Auto Insurance

Please be advised that a background check is part of the California Board of Registered Nursing pre-licensure application. If you have questions about criminal history or prior convictions, please review the Applicant Enforcement Webinar listed on California Board of Registered Nursing web page.