Traditional BSN Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit the California Board of Registered Nursing website for more information on how to pursue an education in nursing. The website lists all colleges and universities in California that offer nursing education.
Traditional BSN Application
How do I apply to the Traditional BSN Pathway? When is the application open?
Prospective applicants must complete the University application through Cal State Apply. The application is open from August 1 - November 30 each year.
How frequently are students admitted into the Traditional BSN Pathway? And how many students are admitted?
Students are admitted into the Traditional BSN in the fall semester only. The School of Nursing admits 40 new students each year.
What is an MFAS Score?
Please refer to the CSUF Office of Admissions website for more information on MFAS.
Am I required to take the HESI or TEAS exam prior to applying to the Traditional BSN Pathway?
No. The School of Nursing does not require, and will not accept entrance exams, like the HESI or TEAS, for admission into nursing.
Are undocumented students, or DACA students eligible for admission?
Any individual is welcome to apply to CSUF and admission is open to undocumented students. In order to become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of California, a BSN graduate must have either a social security number (SSN) or an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). This means that undocumented students who hold current DACA status can enter our program, graduate, and be eligible for licensure - as long as their DACA remains current. Additionally, undocumented students can apply for financial aid through the California Dream Application, but students must apply by the annual March 2 deadline. It is important to note that health insurance is required during the duration of this program. There are health insurance options for undocumented students. Please visit the CSUF Titan Dreamers Resource Center for more information on the support and services that CSUF offers Titan Dreamers.</p
If I am chosen for the Traditional BSN Pathway, but am unable to attend in the fall, can I defer my admission?
No. If a student is accepted into the pathway, they must enroll into the required coursework for the admitted semester. Unfortunately, students are not able to defer admission to the Traditional BSN pathway.
I was admitted into CSUF under a different major (or as undeclared), could I still pursue a degree in nursing at CSUF?
If you are not admitted to CSUF as a nursing major, and still decide to attend CSUF in another major or undeclared, please note that the Nursing major will not be available to you. There are other majors and careers related to helping others that would be available to you at CSUF or you could consider majors related to other health related careers. While you attend CSUF in a non-Nursing major, you will have access to career and graduate school counseling, internships, community involvement, leadership and coursework that may position you for admission, after you graduate, to post-baccalaureate and/or graduate degree programs that lead to a nursing career.
I was admitted into the Traditional BSN Pathway, do I need to apply to the nursing major after I have completed my prerequisite requirements?
No. An applicant accepted into the Traditional BSN Pathway is considered a nursing student at CSUF. The student would not need to apply once the nursing prerequisite courses are complete. In order to maintain status in the nursing major, the student must maintain the following standards:
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 or higher.
- Maintain a prerequisite grade point average of a 3.0 or higher.
- Earn a B- or higher in the science prerequisite coursework.
- Earn a C or higher in the non-science prerequisite coursework.
Is there a waitlist for the Traditional BSN Pathway?
The Traditional BSN Pathway will keep a waitlist after admission offers are sent by May 1 each year. Once the full cohort is admitted and secured, there will no longer be a waitlist.
Can international students apply for the Traditional BSN Pathway?
No. This pathway does not accept international students.
Can transfer students apply for the Traditional BSN Pathway?
No. This pathway does not accept transfer students. We have a different pathway for transfer students.
