You are now one step closer to earning your Bachelor of Science Nursing! This page will provide you the details you need to complete the admissions process
To apply, just follow these four easy steps:
Step 1
Learn about the BS Nursing program at CSU Channel Islands and your eligibility.
Step 2
Submit your applications.
Apply to CSU Channel Islands through Cal State Apply.* Apply to the BSN program via NursingCAS.
Step 3
Submit documents, including transcripts from all institutions you have attended in NursingCAS.**
Step 4
Submit Intent to Enroll.
You will be notified of your admissions status by email. If you are accepted, and
once you submit all of your documents, you will receive an Intent to Enroll form.
Please complete the Intent to Enroll form and submit it as soon as possible to ensure
yourself a place in the program.
**Transcripts should be uploaded to your NursingCAS application only.
Important Notice About Licensing and Credentialing (PDF, 685KB)
Application Periods
Track II ADN/RN to BSN program:
We accept students during summer semester.
- CalState Apply: Dec 1st - March 31
- NursingCAS: Dec 1st - March 31
Program Pre-Requisites
It is highly recommended that lower division General Education (GE) courses and University Graduation requirements be completed prior to starting the Nursing Program. More information about required lower division GE courses and University graduation requirements can be found by consulting the CSUCI Catalog: https://catalog.csuci.edu/
- *American Institution Requirements : 6 Units Total
- POLS 150 American Political Institutions or POLS 316 State & Local Politics & Policy (3), AND choose one course, 3 Units: Hist 270, HIST 271, HIST 272, HIST 275, or HIST 350
- *GE (Area 3A) Language (3)
- *GE (Area B4) Computers & Information Tech (not needed if GE certified)
- *GE (Area C1) Art (3)
- *GE (Area C2) Literature (not needed if GE certified)
*Not required for post-baccalaureate students.
- BIOL 210 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
- BIOL 211 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
- BIOL 217 Medical Microbiology (4)
- CHEM 110 Chemistry of Life (4)
- (OR general or organic, with associated lab)
- Cannot accept any fundamental or introductory level chemistry courses
- COMM 101 Public Speaking (3)
- ENGL 105 Composition Rhetoric (3)
- BIO 203 (Statistics)
- Completion of Critical Thinking course
Educational Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited BRN approved pre-licensure ADN program.
OR - Hold a current RN license.
Grade Point Average:
- An overall GPA of 2.5 or greater is required.
- An overall GPA of 2.0 or greater in the prerequisite nursing courses with no grade lower than a C is required.
Resume:
- Applicants must provide their resume with their nursing application.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters of recommendation are required to apply. One from a nursing professor from your current/recent nursing program and one from a professional setting.
Transcripts:
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be provided with your nursing application.
*GE Certified
- Students are advised to have their general education courses “GE certified” and stamped on their transcripts from the community college.
Community College to ADN/BSN Program Articulation Agreements
CSUCI has multiple articulation agreements with many of the California Community Colleges,
including (regional campuses) Moorpark College, Ventura College, Santa Barbara City
College, Allan Hancock, Pierce College, College of the Canyons and more. Explore assist.org
for more information about articulation agreements between campuses to transfer courses
for enrollment to our ADN/RN-BSN (Track II) program.