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.
Application Period: Tuesday June 11, 2024 - Monday July 15, 2024 @ 5:00pm (PST).
Hello, before moving forward with your online application to the CSUSB Department of Nursing Pre-Licensure BSN program, please have all your application materials ready, including:
- Your CSUSB Student Email. Do not enter personal emails.
- The date you attended an information session.
- Information and grades for all prerequisite courses.
- Ensured you requested that your TEAS results be sent directly to us by ATI. Must be done by deadlines.
- Have a copy of your TEAS Transcript Report available to attach. (Example TEAS Transcript Report)
- (optional) Supporting documentation of bilingual proficiency. You MUST attach proof to get credit.
- See this BSN Example Application to give you an idea of the information you have to enter.
Please note: You will only be able to submit the application once, so be sure everything is correct.
If you are a Post-Bac applicant (you already have a baccalaureate degree in another field), you do not need to submit this form.
- Please see: Post-Bac Application Process
If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at bsnapplications@csusb.edu
Accessing the online BSN Application
- The application will close on Monday July 15, 2024 @ 5:00pm (PST)
- Use the link below to access the online application. Please use the Google Chrome or Firefox web browsers to avoid any errors.
- When prompted, sign in with your CSUSB credentials.
- Once signed in, be sure to enter your personal information, including your CSUSB Student Email.
- If you have any technical issues with the application, please contact our IT Consultant at sonia.perezgamboa@csusb.edu, or (909)537-3599.
- Spring 2025 Online BSN Application
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 (SBC & PDC) | January 9, 2024 | February 9, 2024 | January 5, 2023 to January 5, 2024 | January 9, 2023 to January 9, 2024 |
| 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.