Upper Division Transfer BSN Application
How do I apply? When is the application open? How frequently are students admitted into the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway?
Prospective applicants must complete a University Application through Cal State Apply between August 1 - November 30. Students are admitted into the UDT BSN pathway in the fall semester only.
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). Additionally, undocumented students who meet AB540 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.
Am I eligible to apply to the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway with a foreign or domestic bachelor's degree?
No. This program is for California transfer students only, and those who have already earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible to apply. If you have a bachelor's degree, please look into our Accelerated BSN pathway.
How many students are admitted into the Upper Division BSN Pathway?
The Pre-Licensure BSN pathways at CSUF have “impacted” status by the CSU Chancellor’s Office. This means that we receive more applications than spaces available and therefore, admission to this pathway is highly competitive. Admission numbers for this pathway will vary from year to year based on space available. It is possible that in some years there may be no seats open.
Do I need to submit my official transcripts to the university and the School of Nursing?
You only need to send ONE set of official transcript to the CSUF Office of Admissions. All applicants must have one set of official transcript from every college-level institution you have attended sent to the CSUF Office of Admissions, either electronically or by mail. If you have earned AP/IB credit, you must also send your official score report. CSUF currently accepts official electronic college transcripts, or, you may have your official transcripts mailed to the address below.
California State University, Fullerton
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 6900
Fullerton, CA 92834
Am I required to take the HESI or TEAS exam prior to applying to the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway?
No. The School of Nursing does not require and will not accept entrance exams, like the HESI or TEAS, for admission into this pathway.
Are letters of recommendation required for the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway?
No. The School of Nursing does not require and will not accept letters of recommendation for admission into the UDT BSN pathway.
How are students chosen for the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway?
Applicants will be reviewed for various application components, as listed on our Selection Process page.
If I am chosen for the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway, but am unable to attend in the fall, can I defer my admission?
No. If a student is accepted into this pathway, they must enroll into the required coursework the first semester. Unfortunately, students are not able to defer admission. If a student is unable to start the pathway, they would need to reapply to the pathway for the following year.
Is there a waitlist for the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway?
No, we do not have a waitlist. If an applicant is not accepted into the pathway, they would need to reapply the following year.
What is the Casper Situational Judgment Test?
All applicants are required to complete the Casper Situational Judgment Test (SJT) as part of their application for admission.
Casper
is an online, open-response situational judgment test that takes 90-110 minutes to complete.
Casper measures different personal and professional skills that are important for student nurses. Casper, along with our other admission requirements, help us evaluate each applicant holistically.
Casper is administered by Acuity Insights.
Are current CSUF students eligible for the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway?
No, current CSUF students are not eligible to apply for the Upper Division Transfer BSN pathway.
There are a variety of options available for nursing education and licensure in the state of California. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) provides a list of all Pre-Licensure Nursing programs in the state. Please visit the BRN website for more information.
