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RN to BSN Admissions

Applications are accepted throughout the calendar year, with the application deadline of June 15th for the same year's fall admission. 

The Department of Nursing is now accepting applications for the RN to BSN program for Fall 2026.

Admission Requirements and Prerequisite Courses

Requirements for admission to the RN to BSN program are:

  1. Proof of current California RN license before the second term of the RN to BSN program.
  2. Grade of C (2.0) or higher for each prerequisite required for the major.
  3. Applicants may have required courses in progress to still be eligible for admission to the program. However, they must complete all prerequisites before their first RN to BSN nursing course.

The following prerequisite support courses are required for admission:

  • Prerequisite science courses:
    • BIOL 2200 Microbiology for Allied Health Majors (4)
    • BIOL 2230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health Majors (4)
    • BIOL 2240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health Majors (4)
    • Chemistry fundamentals, preferably with organic and biochemistry with Lab, including CHEM 2050 or CHEM 2070
  • Prerequisite non-science courses:
    • A course that fulfills GE Category 1A Written Communication (3)
    • A course that fulfills GE Category 1B Critical Thinking (3)
    • A course that fulfills GE Category 1C Oral Communication (3)
    • Math 1201 Introduction to Statistical Thinking (3)


*Ethnic Studies is not a prerequisite for admission, but it is a required course for graduation that may be taken in the community college (CC) and/or the university. Please consult with a counselor at the CC to check if you have fulfilled this requirement.

Application Process

  1. Complete the online RN to BSN Preliminary Application.
    • You will have to upload all UNOFFICIAL transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
  2. After completion of the RN to BSN Preliminary Application and transcript review, if found eligible, you will be provided with an invitation code and instructions on how to apply to CSUSB via Cal State Apply.

Please see the roadmap below or attend a Zoom informational session for more information: RN to BSN Informational Sessions Schedule.

Degree Requirements

  1. The completion of the following upper division courses is required for graduation with Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree:
    • NURS 3010 Role Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
    • NURS 3100 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (4)
    • NURS 3026 Health Assessment RN (3)
    • NURS 3610 Strategies for Patient Education, Health Promotion, and Care Coordination (3)
    • NURS 4510 Community/Public Health Promotion (3)
    • NURS 4512 Community/Public Health Promotion Practicum (3)
    • NURS 4222 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3)
    • NURS 4610 Nursing Leadership (3)
    • NURS 4612 Nursing Leadership Practicum (2)
    • Upper-division GE (C) elective* (3)
        *This course must also meet the Global Perspectives and Writing Intensive Designation requirements.


 See link below for the typical RN to BSN Roadmap

  1.  During their second semester, admitted students must transfer in lower-division General Education courses, prerequisite support courses, and acceptable Associate Degree nursing courses for a maximum of 70 semester units.


After graduation, students are eligible to obtain a public health nurse certificate from the California Board of Registered Nursing.