RN-BSN PROGRAM - APPLY NOW
Fall 2025 RN-BSN Application Process
1. Apply to CSUB
2. Apply to the RN-BSN Program
3. Program Evaluation Fee
Application Details
Step 1: Apply to CSUB (October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025)
- Apply to Cal State Apply.
- Choose "Nursing - RN to BSN"
- Official transcripts and other university requirements must be submitted and received in the Office of Admissions and Records in order for your university application to be reviewed and processed.
Transfer Applicants
Apply for admission from October 1st, 2024 to March 1st, 2025 through Cal State Apply for Fall 2025. This is required prior to submitting a supplemental nursing application (Step 2 application). Transfers must meet upper-division transfer requirements for university admissions. Students can find more information through the Transfer Resource Center.
On the education profile for the application, please choose "Transferring from a community college or four-year institution...not part of the Associate Degree for Transfer Program (AA-T/AS-T)" and "60+ semester credits" for credits earned. These options will allow you to access the RN-BSN program applications.
Second BACHELOR'S Applicants
Students seeking a potential second bachelor's degree must also complete a Cal State Apply application by the March 1st, 2025 deadline. On the application, please choose "Second Bachelor’s Degree and Beyond” to locate the nursing major/program in CSU Apply.
transcripts
Upon applying through Cal State Apply, Transfer Applicants and Second Bachelor's Applicants must submit the following to the CSUB Office of Admissions and Records:
- Official Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges attended are required. The deadline to submit initial transcripts is February 10th and must show the Fall 2024 semester and Spring 2025 in progress
- Official Test Scores: Official test score verifying college credit (AP or IB credit if applicable)
- Other Requirements: Any necessary documentation or paperwork related to your academic records, residency, and/or requested items made by the Office of Admissions and Records
For more information on application requirements to the university, visit the Application Process for Transfer Students (undergraduate) or the Application Process for Post-Baccalaureate (seeking a 2nd bachelor's degree).
Step 2: Program Application (October 1, 2024 - March 15, 2025 8:59 PM PST)
- Apply to the RN-BSN Program through NursingCAS.
- Note: In NursingCAS, search for:
- School: California State University-Bakersfield
- Program: Select "RN-BSN"
- Upload Unofficial Transcripts under "Colleges Attended" Section
Step 3: RN-BSN Program Application Evaluation Fee (due March 22, 2025)
A $30 (non-refundable) nursing application evaluation fee is required and must be mailed directly to the CSUB Department of Nursing. This is separate from the application fee required from Cal State Apply and NursingCAS.
For money orders and checks, please make it out to "CSUB Department of Nursing."
California State University, Bakersfield
Department of Nursing, 29 RNC
ATTN: RN to BSN Advisor
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
In the memo section, please write your CSUB ID#.
Questions? Contact the Program Advisor.