Point Loma Nazarene University
Traditional BSN · San Diego, CA
Program Requirements
- Min. Overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min. Science GPA
- Not specified
- Entrance Exam
- None required
- Min. Exam Score
- Not specified
- CASPer Required
- No
- Application Deadline
- Direct-entry locked major; high school seniors apply Early Action by Nov 15 (transfers not currently accepted)
- Program Type
- Traditional BSN
Notes
PLNU traditional pre-licensure BSN is a locked direct-entry major; students must be admitted as nursing majors out of high school via Early Action, and transfers are not currently accepted due to clinical capacity. Requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA plus prerequisites in anatomy and physiology (8 units), microbiology, and chemistry, each at C or better. No standardized entrance exam is published. Verified from official PLNU Bachelor of Science in Nursing page (2026-06-27).
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Frequently asked questions about Point Loma Nazarene University's nursing program
Is Point Loma Nazarene University's BSN program a direct-admit program?
Yes, Point Loma Nazarene University's Traditional BSN program is a direct-admit major. Students must be admitted as nursing majors directly out of high school.
What are the application deadlines for the BSN program at Point Loma Nazarene University?
High school seniors applying to Point Loma Nazarene University's BSN program must submit their applications by November 15 through the Early Action process.
What GPA is required for admission to the BSN program at Point Loma Nazarene University?
To be admitted to the Traditional BSN program at Point Loma Nazarene University, you need a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
What prerequisite courses are needed for Point Loma Nazarene University's BSN program?
Point Loma Nazarene University requires completion of prerequisite courses in anatomy and physiology (8 units), microbiology, and chemistry, each with a grade of C or better.
Does Point Loma Nazarene University require an entrance exam for the BSN program?
No, Point Loma Nazarene University does not require any standardized entrance exam for admission to its Traditional BSN program.
Can transfer students apply to the BSN program at Point Loma Nazarene University?
Currently, transfer students are not accepted into the Traditional BSN program at Point Loma Nazarene University due to clinical capacity constraints.
How do I apply for the BSN program at Point Loma Nazarene University?
To apply for the BSN program at Point Loma Nazarene University, high school seniors should apply as nursing majors through the Early Action process by the November 15 deadline.
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