Welcome to the Department of Nursing (DON) Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Admissions Information Page
Please note that the Pre-licensure BSN is an impacted program. As an impacted, highly competitive program, admission to the Pre-licensure BSN program is a 2-step process.
1.) Acceptance to the university as a Pre-Nursing student.
2.) Completion of the DON supplemental online application during valid application periods.
The Fall 2025 BSN Application will open on Friday January 3, 2025.
| Term of Admission (Term in which first nursing courses are taken) | Application Online Filing Period Begins | Application Deadline | TEAS Testing Dates (Max 2 times) | Valid Info Session Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 (SBC & PDC) |
June 11, 2024 |
July 15, 2024 | June 11, 2023 to July 9, 2024 | June 11, 2023 to June 11, 2024 |
| Fall 2025 (SBC & PDC) | January 3, 2025 | February 3, 2025 | January 3, 2024 to January 30, 2025 | January 3, 2024 to January 3, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 (SBC & PDC) | June 11, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | June 11, 2024 to July 11, 2025 | June 11, 2024 to June 11, 2025 |
Admission requirements and the application process will differ depending on whether applicants are current CSUSB Pre-Nursing students, transfer students, or post-baccalaureate (post-bac) students.
Please select your category below and read through the information carefully.
Current CSUSB Pre-Nursing ApplicantsTransfer ApplicantsPost-Bac Applicants
For more information on Pre-Nursing, please visit the Pre-Nursing website.