Traditional BSN Program - Pre-Admission FAQs
General
The Department of Nursing offers a program for a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
and admits students, based on available resources, once a year in the fall semester.
No, cognates are not required to complete for admission to the program. Cognates
are required to complete a BSN degree and must be passed with at least a “C”. Students
are highly encouraged to complete as many cognates and general education courses prior
to admission to the program.
The Department of Nursing is able to fill approximately 80 seats each entry period.
(Subject to change yearly.)
| Entry Period | # of Applications Received | # of Students Accepted | Average Prerequisite GPA | Average Science and Statistics GPA | Average TEAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 342 | 85 | 3.67 | 3.59 | 82.7% |
| Fall 2023 | 355 | 76 | 3.67 | 3.62 | 81.0% |
| Fall 2022 | 348 | 76 | 3.70 | 3.66 | 82.5% |
| Fall 2021 | 403 | 60 | 3.67 | 3.62 | 82.6% |
| Fall 2020 | 305 | 60 | 3.74 | 3.72 | 82.6% |
| Fall 2019 | 394 | 60 | 3.70 | 3.73 | 84.1% |
| Fall 2018 | 375 | 61 | 3.69 | 3.68 | 84.6% |
| Fall 2017 | 232 | 55 | 3.62 | 3.60 | 83.8% |
| Fall 2016 | 372 | 55 | 3.64 | 3.63 | 83.3% |
| Fall 2015 | 332 | 57 | 3.72 | 3.71 | 82.3% |
| Fall 2014 | 355 | 55 | 3.63 | 3.62 | 83.7% |
| Fall 2013 | 330 | 55 | 3.64 | 3.64 | 83.8% |
| Fall 2012 | 318 | 60 | 3.65 | 3.66 | 82.5% |
| Fall 2011 | 211 | 54 | 3.59 | 3.51 | 81.5% |
Yes. CSUB Department of Nursing does require applicants to the nursing program to
take the ATI TEAS (latest edition). It is part of the admission requirements. A
TEAS score of at least 72 percent is needed. A maximum of 2 attempts is accepted.
Multiple attempts require a 14-day grace period from test date to test date. The
highest score will be considered.
No. CSUB Nursing does not require volunteer hours; therefore, your volunteer work
experience will not advance your application beyond what is required for CSUB Nursing.
Visit the Admission Criteria page for more information.
No. Your acceptance to the University is separate from the program. For further
information on the requirements, please visit the Apply Now page.
Most of the program information is found on the CSUB Nursing website. The Department
of Nursing offers 4 information sessions for non-CSUB Students. To see when the virtual
sessions will take place, visit the Traditional BSN program page.
The nursing program is a three-year program with summers off. The curriculum is designed
to be done in a sequence. Courses cannot be taken any sooner to "shorten" the length
of the program nor can the scheduled nursing courses be delayed for any circumstance.
Please see the Roadmap for details.
Alternative credit may be considered for review on a case by case basis the Department
of Nursing's Undergraduate Programs Committee. For details, visit Alternative Credit Policy. Please contact nursing@csub.edu for details.
Prerequisites
Yes. Applicants may apply with prerequisite courses pending given the fact that prerequisites
will be completed by the end of the spring semester for the year they are applying
for. See the Apply Now page for details.
Applicants with courses from a foreign university must have the courses evaluated
by an international evaluation service. For a list of evaluation agencies, visit
the NACES website.
Yes, the science and statistics prerequisites must be taken within the last 10 years.
This includes: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Statistics.
Effective 1/1/2024, CSUB Nursing will no longer be accepting an introductory chemistry course [CHEM 1010 or equivalent] for the Chemistry prerequisite requirement. Students looking to attend the Traditional BSN program must complete a chemistry course that is equivalent to [or higher than] CHEM 1000 or CHEM 1003. For the list of CHEM 1010 or equivalent courses, please go to the Chemistry FAQs section at the bottom of the Course Requirements section or check ASSIST.
If multiple Chemistry courses were taken, the second attempted Chemistry course will be used for eligibility. Taking multiple Chemistry courses counts as a repeat. CHEM 1010 will not count as a repeat.
Refer to the Pre-Licensure Student Handbook for details.Yes. CSUB Nursing allows a maximum of 2 prerequisite repeats. Repeats are only considered
if the first attempted grade was not a minimum of a "C". For details on course repeats
in prerequisites and/or cognates, please see the Pre-Licensure Student Handbook.
For a list of articulated courses from California Community Colleges and CSU's please
see the Articulation Chart. You may also go to ASSIST as a resource. If a course you completed cannot be found on the Articulation Chart
or on ASSIST, you may email the catalog course description and syllabus to the Pre-Licensure
Nursing Academic Advisor at hli7@csub.edu for further review.
Applicant Eligibility
- U.S. Citizens
- Permanent Residents
- Under CA Senate Bill (SB) 1139, students who fall under the following immigration categories:
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- Undocumented individuals without employment authorization of SSN who have an ITIN
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
Yes. Admissions to the nursing program is open to all eligible prospective applicants.
At this time, CSUB Nursing does not limit the number of times a candidate may re-apply
as long as they continue to meet the admission requirements. However, it is highly
recommended that students inquire with the Pre-Licensure Nursing Academic Advisor
for consultation on re-applying.
Unfortunately, CSUB Nursing is unable to accommodate any additional students wishing
to take nursing courses out of sequence (MS, OB, etc.) without being formally accepted
to the 3-year BSN program. Nursing courses that are offered are only available to
those who have been accepted to begin the BSN program from start to finish.
If you have an Associates Degree in Nursing or will have an Associates Degree in Nursing,
the best program option for you is the RN-BSN program (post-licensure). Please visit
the RN-BSN Program section of the website for more information.
Cost
In addition to University tuition and fees, there are additional fees for nursing
students. Nursing students will have additional expenses for transportation (an automobile
is always needed for clinical practicum courses), parking, health insurance, health
clearance, professional liability insurance, uniforms, equipment, and ATI testing.
The estimated costs paid by nursing students can be found by viewing the Curriculum
and Cost section on the Traditional BSN Program page.
Yes, there are associated fees for the following:
- Application to CSUB via Cal State Apply: $70
- Supplemental Application via NursingCAS: $60
- Program Evaluation Fee (except current CSUB students): $30
Information regarding scholarships, grants, and loans is available through the Office of Financial Aid at (661) 654-3016.
Campus Resources
Application to the University can be accessed through Cal State Apply. At Cal State Apply, you will find the university application dates. If you have
problems locating the dates there, you can contact CSUB admission at 661-654-3036
for assistance.
For information concerning residence halls or other housing, call the Housing Office at (661) 654-3014.