Fall 2027 RN-BSN Application Process
August 1, 2026 - March 1, 2027 (dates subject to change)
October 1, 2026 - March 15, 2027 (dates subject to change)
Application Details
Step 1: Apply to CSUB (August 1, 2026 - March 1, 2027)
- 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 August 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027 through Cal State Apply for Fall 2027 entry. 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 "Have attended or am currently attending a community college...that is not part of the Associate Degree for Transfer program (AA-T/AS-T)" and then choose "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 1, 2027 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.
- 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, 2026 - March 15, 2027)
- 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
Questions? Contact the Program Advisor.