» Where are classes located?
Our distance education program features sites throughout the State of California. Our recruitment experts can assist you to find a program near you to minimize commuting time. Every effort will be made to set up a site near you. Encourage your friends and coworkers to apply also. A minimum of 20 students and available video conference capability will assure a site. Help us to set up a site near you.

» What is the time commitment for classes?
Courses offered through videoconferencing will be held once a week for 4.5 to 6 hours. Courses offered through the Internet can be accessed at any time during a regular semester.

» How long is the program?
The distance education program in Nursing can usually be completed in 8 to 10 semesters of part time study.

» May I apply/transfer credits from my Associate Degree program?
Yes. The best way for a student to transfer is to complete the general education lower division requirements, i.e. become GE certified, and lower division major requirements prior to transfer. Nursing students must have an AA/AS degree in Nursing or its equivalent and have current RN licensure (or be in the process of obtaining one) prior to transfer. No nursing clinical course can be taken before receiving your RN license. We recommend that all transfer candidates visit their Community College Transfer Center and meet with the CSUF representative for advisement. If you attended a Community College, you may apply up to 70 transferable units towards the degree requirements.

If you attended both a Community College and a University, you may apply 94 transferable units towards the degree requirements. A minimum of 30 units must be taken at CSUF in order to be granted a CSUF degree.

» What if I haven’t met the Entry Level Math Requirements?
If you have not completed the transferable Math class (upper division math), you must take the ELM test before taking other math courses required for graduation or complete a transferable math, such as statistics, prior to admission to CSUF. Our student advisors are available to answer your questions regarding preparing for and taking the ELM.

» Do I need to have my own computer?
You will need to have access to a computer. Recommended computer specifications can be found on the CSUF Nursing website: http://nursing.fullerton.edu . We recommend the following computer experience: basic word processing skills, basic knowledge of internet searches, and basic knowledge of the use of e-mail. Our technical experts can also provide support with computer use.

» Will I meet the requirements for nursing graduate school?
In general, yes. In fact, about 60% of our students go on to graduate studies. You must maintain a B average or better throughout the BSN program.