Fall 2026 RN-BSN Application Process
1. Apply to 乐播传媒app最新版本
2. Apply to the RN-BSN Program
3. Program Evaluation Fee
Application Details
Step 1: Apply to 乐播传媒app最新版本 (October 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026)
- Apply to
- Choose "Nursing - RN to BSN"
- Official transcripts and other university requirements must be submitted and received in the Office of Admissions and Records in order for your university application to be reviewed and processed.
Transfer Applicants
Apply for admission from October 1st, 2025 to March 2nd, 2026 through Cal State Apply for Fall 2025. This is required prior to submitting a supplemental nursing application (Step 2 application). Transfers must meet upper-division transfer requirements for university admissions. Students can find more information through the Transfer Resource Center.
On the education profile for the application, please choose "Transferring from a community college or four-year institution...not part of the Associate Degree for Transfer Program (AA-T/AS-T)" and "60+ semester credits" for credits earned. These options will allow you to access the RN-BSN program applications.
Second BACHELOR'S Applicants
Students seeking a potential second bachelor's degree must also complete a Cal State Apply application by the March 1st, 2026 deadline. On the application, please choose "Second Bachelor鈥檚 Degree and Beyond鈥� to locate the nursing major/program in CSU Apply.
transcripts
Upon applying through Cal State Apply, Transfer Applicants and Second Bachelor's Applicants must submit the following to the 乐播传媒app最新版本 Office of Admissions and Records:
- Official Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges attended are required. The deadline to submit initial transcripts is February 10th and must show the Fall 2025 semester and Spring 2026 in progress
- Official Test Scores: Official test score verifying college credit (AP or IB credit if applicable)
- Other Requirements: Any necessary documentation or paperwork related to your academic records, residency, and/or requested items made by the Office of Admissions and Records
For more information on application requirements to the university, visit the Application Process for Transfer Students (undergraduate) or the Application Process for Post-Baccalaureate (seeking a 2nd bachelor's degree).
Step 2: Program Application (October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026)
- Apply to the
- Note: In NursingCAS, search for:
- School: California State University-Bakersfield
- Program: Select "RN-BSN"
- Upload Unofficial Transcripts under "Colleges Attended" Section
Step 3: RN-BSN Program Application Evaluation Fee (due April 7, 2026)
A $30 (non-refundable) nursing application evaluation fee is required. This is separate from the application fee required from Cal State Apply and NursingCAS. Payment can be dropped off at the 乐播传媒app最新版本 Nursing Front Office from 9 am to 4 pm or mailed to:
乐播传媒app最新版本
Department of Nursing, 29 RNC
ATTN: RN to BSN Advisor
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
For money orders and checks, please make it out to "乐播传媒app最新版本 Department of Nursing."
In the memo section, please write your 乐播传媒app最新版本 ID#.
Questions? Contact the Program Advisor.