Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Transfer Students

-You can apply as a transfer student if you will have completed 60 or more transferable semester (or 90 or more quarter) units by the end of spring 2025 for fall 2025 admission. We do not accept transfer applications from lower-division students with fewer than 60 transferable semester units. Admission to the pre-licensure BS program is highly competitive due to the high volume of applications received and the limited number of seats available. Transfer applicants must meet admissions criteria for both the University and the School of Nursing in order to be eligible for admission consideration to the School of Nursing. This program is not an Accelerated BS program. Due to the sequencing of clinical courses, the duration of the program is 6 semesters (3 academic years)

School of Nursing Transfer Academic Profile

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Students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution of higher education are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science (BS) with a Major in Nursing program. Second bachelor’s degree candidates who meet the School of Nursing’s admission criteria will compete for a seat in the traditional (pre-licensure) program. This program is not an Accelerated BS program. Due to the sequencing of clinical courses, the duration of the program is 6 semesters (3 academic years). Second bachelor’s degree students, including SDSU Alumni, are considered Transfer Students and will follow the same admission criteria and application guidelines as Transfer Students. Second bachelor’s degree students are not given preference or priority for admission and will be ranked according to the SON Admissions Points System. (pdf) If offered admission, second bachelor’s degree students will complete 55 units in Nursing coursework. General Education coursework is not required and students do not have to complete the International Experience requirement. Per SDSU Admissions policy, applicants to the second bachelor’s degree in Nursing must have their first bachelor’s degree from an institution that carries United States regional accreditation. Please contact the Office of Admissions at (619) 594-6336 for more information about this policy. Back to Top

Admissions

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Meeting the eligibility requirements for the BS program does not guarantee admission. Transfer applicants are selected by rank using the SON Admissions Points System (pdf). Prospective transfer students must complete all 8 prerequisite courses (preparation for the major) at a community college or four-year institution prior to being admitted to the University. Prerequisite coursework cannot be in progress during Spring 2025 if applying for Fall 2025 admission.

Minimum Admission Requirements