BSN Program Eligibility
- To be eligible to apply for the BSN Program, students must meet all of our admission criteria, as listed in Admission Criteria and TEAS Test Information (PDF).
- Students must also take the TEAS Test. The CSU, Chico School of Nursing does not proctor the TEAS test. Visit ATI(opens in new window) for more information on the TEAS test.
- Students who already have a Bachelor's degree may apply for the Basic BSN Program.
BSN Program Admission
The School of Nursing assesses students using a points-based system, where the top 40 students with the most points are offered seats in the program.
Before applying to the School of Nursing, all students should review our:
- New Points Distribution and Selection Process (PDF)
- Program Information and Statistics(opens in new window), to determine if your application will be competitive.
How to Apply
To apply for the program, you need to complete two separate applications.
- Apply to CSU, Chico through Cal State Apply(opens in new window)
- Apply to The School of Nursing through NursingCAS(opens in new window)
The CSU, Chico and NursingCAS applications are separate and have their own processes and deadlines. For specific deadlines, visit How to Apply(opens in new window).
Students MUST submit their official transcripts (and AP scores, if applicable) to BOTH Cal State Apply AND NursingCAS.
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. A sample breakdown of expenses is being developed and will be posted to this web page soon.
More Information
If you have unanswered questions about the program, visit Frequently Asked Questions(opens in new window).
For specific questions and advising, visit Pre-Nurse Advising Sessions and Office Hours(opens in new window).