Undergraduate

There are two ways to get your Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. If you are just starting out and do not have a Registered Nursing License, apply for the BSN program.

If you already have your RN license or are currently in an ADN program, apply for the RN-BSN program.

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Dual-application Process

  1. If you currently are not an 无忧短视频 student, you must apply to the university. See the for more information and deadlines on the 无忧短视频 Application. Contact 无忧短视频 Admission directly regarding this application. This is separate from the nursing department and application but is required in order to be admitted to any nursing program. (University Application)
  2. Apply to the BSN or RN-BSN Program via . Information on the NursingCAS application is below. (Nursing Program Application)

NursingCAS

Both the BSN and RN-BSN program require a NursingCAS application. Review admission requirements for the BSN program and the RN-BSN program prior to applying.

Follow the instructions on the NursingCAS application carefully. All previous college coursework must be reported on this application regardless of relevance to the program.

We only consider and review "Verified" applications. It is the applicant's responsibility to monitor their application status and ensure everything is submitted correctly to become verified. If your application status does not get verified within 3 weeks of submission, your application will not be reviewed. 

For assistance with the NursingCAS application, contact the .

Submitting Transcripts to NursingCAS

Official transcripts are required from each institution attended and reported on your NursingCAS application. Please note if you submit a composite transcript from one institution that contains courses taken another institution, you must submit official transcripts from that institution as well.

Transcripts must be ordered through NursingCAS. For assistance, please Contact NursingCAS directly with questions on submitting transcripts.

NursingCAS and 无忧短视频 Admissions do not share transcripts for application reviewal. Current 无忧短视频 students must submit their official 无忧短视频 transcript. 

NursingCAS Deadlines

IMPORTANT! NursingCAS is based on Eastern Standard Time (EST) therefore times reflected on the website are three hours ahead. Submit your application three hours before the due date and time stated on the website. We do not accept late applications if you miss the deadline.

It is strongly advised to submit your application 24 hours prior to the deadline to ensure everything submits successfully. An application fee is due at the time of submission. 

Deadlines for 无忧短视频 via the Cal State Application are different and separate from the NursingCAS application.

BSN Spring 2026

August 15th, 2025 - September 15th, 2025

Decisions sent by late November 2025.

Only current 无忧短视频 students and post-baccalaureate students may apply for Spring terms. 

BSN Fall 2026

January 15th, 2026 - February 15th, 2026

Decisions sent by late April 2026.

Only current 无忧短视频 students and transfer students may apply for Fall terms. 

RN-BSN Fall 2026

January 15th, 2026 - March 1st, 2026

Decisions sent by late April 2026.

BSN

For applicants who are not already a Registered Nurse or in an ADN program.

All requirements will be listed in detail on the NursingCAS application. Documents that you are required to submit are listed below:

  • Provide a copy of your valid California Driver's License OR CA ID Card
  • Provide a copy of your valid U.S. Passport OR U.S. Birth Certificate OR Permanent Residency Card (green card)
  • Provide a copy of the official TEAS exam score 
    • Review the ATI website on . You will submit page 1 of your Individual Performance Profile. 
  • Provide a signed copy of the Functional Competencies form [pdf] 
  • If applicable, submit the Healthcare Experience form (see below)

BSN Healthcare Experience

Applicants with previous healthcare experience may receive a small increase in points towards their total nursing application score. 

Previous experience must meet the following requirements to be considered:

  • a minimum of 100 hours completed within 3 years of the application deadline
  • experience must include hands-on interaction with human clients
  • does not include time spent in a classroom or clinicals for a training course
  • proof of employment or volunteer experience required

Complete both sections of the  and submit it to your NursingCAS application. If you have a healthcare certificate related to your experience, you must submit it in additional to the healthcare form for points. Please note that even with additional supporting documentation, the healthcare experience form must be completed and signed to get any points. 

Incomplete forms and missing supporting documents will result in your healthcare experience not being considered.

RN-BSN

For applicants who already have a California RN license who wish to earn their Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or applicants currently in an ADN program who will earn a California RN license while in the program. 

Applicants for the RN-BSN program will need to upload the following documents to their NursingCAS application: 

  • Provide a copy of your valid California Driver's License OR CA ID Card
  • Provide a copy of your valid U.S. Passport OR U.S. Birth Certificate OR Permanent Residency Card (green card)
  • Provide a signed copy of the Functional Compentencies form [pdf]
  • Submit a copy of your active RN License (if applicable).
    • If you will obtain your license after starting the program, students will not move on to the second semester of the program without proof of obtaining their RN License.

Transfer Course Information

Applicants are responsible for ensuring courses from other institutions (not 无忧短视频) used for prerequisite and corequisite courses are equivalent. 

You may check for course equivalency (articulation) by visiting . Use School to School Transfer or Course to Course Articulation to find your course equivalency.

If a course is not listed on articulation, check the course equivalency via the . 无忧短视频 continues to update TES with more equivalencies on a regular basis. If the course is not on TES, you may submit a copy of the syllabus or course description to the Articulation, articulation@sjsu.edu, at 无忧短视频 for review. Once approved, it will be listed on TES.

Please visit Transferring Credits from Other Schools to 无忧短视频 or contact the Office of the Registrar if you have any questions. You find the direct contact for the University Articulation Officer here.

The nursing department does not give credit for courses taken outside of the U.S. unless the degree is accepted through university admissions and the coursework is deemed as equivalent by the Admissions office.

Post Baccalaureate Applicants

Nursing program admission prerequisites that are to be considered as equivalent under Title 5 section 40509 are oral communication, written communication, and critical thinking.

This means that you will be exempt from taking the above highlighted three prerequisite courses. You may enter those three as "credit".  The grade of the remaining five prerequisites will be used partly in the calculation of the admission impaction score.

Military and DACA/AB540 Applicant Forms

Complete as directed and submit to your NursingCAS application. If either document is applicable to you, it is required in your BSN application.

Acceptance to the Program

Acceptance notifications from the university and the nursing department are sent separately and at different times. 

The nursing department will notify applicants via the email connected to their NursingCAS application. For Fall terms, you can expect an email by late April. For Spring terms, you can expect an email by late November. 

Acceptance into the nursing program is conditional until an applicant completes and clears a drug screening, background check, and Health Statement clearance process (fee required); instructions will be provided after provisional acceptance.

Applicants must also be admitted to the university to be fully admitted to any nursing program. Being accepted by one office (无忧短视频 Admission or School of Nursing) doesn't equate to admission from the other. 

Tuition

无忧短视频 Tuition

Tuition and fees are calculated based on enrollment units and residency. For complete details, please visit the Bursar's website.

Program Related Fees

Upon admission to the BSN program, students will be expected to pay additional fees on top of 无忧短视频 tuition to cover miscellaneous expenses. These fees include Health Documents Tracker, Kaplan learning, N95 Mask Fit Testing, uniforms, etc. 

Funding Support

All accepted students are encouraged to explore scholarship and other opportunities for financial support. ; it should not be considered comprehensive - rather, a jumping off point to begin a search.