Undergraduate

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing has two ways to earn your Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN):

• the BSN program, for students who are new to nursing
• the RN-to-BSN program, for California licensed nurses who wish to earn their Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RN to BSN Program (Post-Licensure)

The RN to BSN program, sometimes called the accelerated program, is for licensed RNs who wish to complete their Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in nursing.

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Application Process
Eligibility and Prerequisites
How to Apply
Acceptance to the Program
Tuition
Advising for BSN Pre-Nursing
Degree Requirements, Forms, Policies, and more

Application Process

To be admitted to the program, there is a dual admission process:

Apply to the University

1. Complete all university transfer requirements. Transfer students must have a 2.75 minimum GPA in all college coursework.
2. Prior baccalaureate students must have a 2.5 minimum GPA in the last 60 units and be CSU eligible.
3. Complete nursing prerequisite courses
4. Complete university application through CalState Apply by deadline (requires a fee).

Eligibility and Prerequisites

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited US college or university
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid green card. DACA students are eligible. 
• Valid California RN License, or will earn a California RN license by the end of the first semester in the program
• All college coursework must meet a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Complete all university transfer requirements. Post baccalaureate students must have a 2.5 minimum GPA in the last 60 units.
• Must receive a "C" minimum in all prerequisite nursing courses

Prerequisite Courses

Courses can be IN PROGRESS when applying to the program.

The university requires that the four basic skills courses and 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter units) must be completed by the end of the spring term to be eligible for fall admission. To be eligible for spring admission, you must meet all admission requirements by the end of the summer term. You must earn a “C” or higher grade in each basic skills course. For more information, please visit the Transfer Admission Requirements website.

Applicants can check for course equivalencies for California public colleges and universities through the university’s articulation website. Another resource is Assist.org.

How to Apply: Application Procedure and Deadlines

University Application on CalState Apply

• Transfer students — select the major: Nursing-RN
• Post baccalaureate students — first select Seeking Second Bachelor's degree in your extended profile. Then, select the major: Nursing-RN

The application will ask the following question: "Do you currently have a registered nurse license or will you have your license by the end of the semester that you are applying for?" Please answer "Yes"

If you cannot answer "Yes", then you may be looking for the Pre-Licensure BSN program. For more information, please visit the BSN program page.

You will receive further correspondence from the Admissions office through your MySJSU account regarding the university application.

University Application Deadlines

• Applying for Spring 20243: Application open August 1-31, 2023
• Applying for Fall 2024: Application opens October 1, 2023-November 30, 2023

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 by email.

• Spring 2024: Late November
• Fall 2024: Late April

Acceptance into the nursing program is conditional until an applicant completes and clears a drug screening and Health Statement clearance process (fee required).

Note: These are drug screening requirements that are consistent with the California Board of Nursing guidelines for safe nursing practices. Applicants must also be admitted to the university; being accepted by one office doesn't equate to being admissible from the other. There is a non-refundable fee for the New Student Workshop.

Tuition

The tuition and campus fees for a full-time undergraduate student are $3,996 (fall 2023).

Other additional program related costs include textbooks, uniforms, equipment, and learning materials.

Advising for RN to BSN

Register here for a live, online, pre-admission advising session. 

Read about degree requirements, student resources (including necessary forms and program policies), current events, and more on the RN to BSN program page.