BSN Program Eligibility & Admission
The School of Nursing has proposed a change to the supplemental admission criteria. If approved, this is estimated to become effective for Fall 2026 nursing admissons. Click here to learn more and view public hearing dates and locations.
Pre-Nursing is a designation indicating interest in the nursing major and acceptance to the University does not mean acceptance into the nursing program. The School of Nursing assesses students using a points-based system, where the top 40 students with the most points are offered seats.
To be eligible to apply for the Basic BSN program, students must first meet the minimum admission criteria, as listed in the "Admission Criteria, Points Distribution and Instructions" document linked below.
*For the Spring 2026 application and moving forward, we will no longer accept language verfications from other schools.
While we are happy to answer specific questions, we will not review applications for completeness or errors before submission.
Advising & Peer Support
Pre-Nursing Advising – for questions specific to the nursing program and application process. To schedule an appointment please click here. Click here to email the Pre-nursing Advisor.
Admissions(opens in new window) – for residency questions, University application questions, University student status, and general information about Chico State.
Peer Navigators - We encourage prospective students to visit a Peer Navigator in the gallery in Trinity Hall. Peer Navigators are current nursing students in the Chico State Nursing Club who volunteer to answer questions about the nursing program and the application process. They are available on a drop-in basis.
University Advising - for general education questions and information about majors.
College of Natural Sciences Advising – for questions regarding transfer courses including prerequisites and corequisites, and changes of major.
Pre-nursing Office Hours
Drop in Virtual Office Hours - Zoom Link
Wednesday, March 19th 2025, 10AM - 11AM
Monday, March 24th 2025, 10AM - 11AM
Friday, April 4th 2025, 9AM - 10AM
Monday, April 7th 2025, 9AM - 10AM
Friday, April 18th 2025, 9AM - 10AM
Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, 9AM- 10AM
Wednesday, April 30th 2025, 9AM- 10AM
In Person Drop in Office Hours - Trinity 115
Wednesday, March 26th 2025, 10AM - 11AM
Friday, April 4th 2025, 10AM - 11AM
Monday, April 7th 2025, 10AM - 11AM
Friday, April 18th 2025, 10AM - 11AM
Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, 10AM- 11AM
Wednesday, April 30th 2025, 10AM- 11AM
BSN Program Tuition and Fees
This is a full-time program and students pay full-time tuition fees throughout the five semesters. For current Chico State tuition, visit Tuition & Registration Fees(opens in new window).
Students in the BSN program must pay added costs which include course fees, books, supplemental learning materials, scrubs, supplies, and costs associated with travel and meeting clinical requirements.
