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 admissions. 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 verifications from other schools.
While we are happy to answer specific questions, we will not review applications for completeness or errors before submission.
Pre-nursing Advising
Pre-Nursing Advising- for questions specific to the nursing program and application process. Click here to email the Pre-nursing Advisor.
To schedule an appointment please click here.
If you are an incoming freshman, you will receive registration information during orientation. If you are unable to attend orientation, please schedule an appointment close to or after open registration occurs on 8/11/25, so we can see real time course availability.
If you are an incoming upper division transfer student, you are welcome to schedule an appointment at any time, but please make sure to email an unofficial copy of all transcripts as requested in the appointment scheduling app.
Pre-nursing Office Hours
Office hours will resume in Fall 2026. In the meantime, if you need assistance or have questions please schedule an appointment here.
University Advising & Peer Support
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.
Academic 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.
Admitted Student Averages*
*These averages only apply to the current admissions criteria effective through the spring 2026 application.
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.
