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California State University, Fullerton

Traditional BSN · Fullerton, CA

No profileRequirements verifiedVerified June 27, 2026

Program Requirements

Min. Overall GPA
Not specified
Min. Science GPA
Not specified
Entrance Exam
None required
Min. Exam Score
Not specified
CASPer Required
No
Application Deadline
Cal State Apply, Aug 1 to Nov 30 (annually)
Program Type
Traditional BSN

Notes

CSUF School of Nursing. The officially named Traditional BSN Pathway is a freshman entry, CSU impacted program admitting California residents via holistic review with no entrance exam; the listed prerequisite courses are completed after admission, not as pre admission requirements. The school explicitly does not require or accept HESI or TEAS. A separate Upper Division Transfer (UDT) BSN pathway exists for transfer applicants. Verified from official CSUF School of Nursing site (2026-06-26).

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Prerequisites

Anatomy & Physiology Imissing
Anatomy & Physiology IImissing
Microbiologymissing
General Chemistrymissing
Statisticsmissing
Nutritionnot required
Lifespan / Human Developmentnot required
English Composition Imissing

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Frequently asked questions about California State University, Fullerton's nursing program

Is California State University, Fullerton's BSN program a direct-admit program?

Yes, California State University, Fullerton's Traditional BSN program is a direct-admit program. It is a freshman entry pathway that allows students to apply to the university as first-year students.

What are the application deadlines for CSUF's Traditional BSN program?

The application deadlines for California State University, Fullerton's Traditional BSN program are from August 1 to November 30 each year, as part of the Cal State Apply process.

What prerequisites do I need for CSUF's Traditional BSN program?

California State University, Fullerton does not require completion of prerequisite courses before admission to the Traditional BSN program. However, students will need to complete ANAT_PHYS_1, ANAT_PHYS_2, MICRO, CHEM, STATS, and ENGLISH_COMP after being admitted.

Does CSUF require an entrance exam for the BSN program?

No, California State University, Fullerton does not require or accept any entrance exams, including HESI or TEAS, for its Traditional BSN program.

How competitive is admission to CSUF's Traditional BSN program?

California State University, Fullerton's Traditional BSN program uses a holistic review process for admission. It is important to note that the program is impacted and primarily admits California residents.

What is the minimum GPA requirement for CSUF's Traditional BSN program?

California State University, Fullerton does not publish a minimum overall GPA requirement for its Traditional BSN program. For specific details, it's best to check the official admissions page.

How do I apply to CSUF's Traditional BSN program?

To apply to California State University, Fullerton's Traditional BSN program, you need to submit an application through the Cal State Apply system during the designated application period.

Note: This tool is for planning purposes only. It does NOT guarantee admission. Always verify official requirements, deadlines, and policies directly with each nursing program before applying. Use this as a guide, not an official source. Program requirements change, and data shown here may be approximate or outdated.