Application Information
Please do NOT complete a Cal State Apply application for the Accelerated BSN program. The Accelerated BSN application is on the Tseng College website.
The spring application is open from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. The fall application is open from Oct. 1 to Jan. 31. Apply as a transfer student using Cal State Apply. To get started, choose the term for which you are applying. Select CSU, Northridge when adding the Nursing program to your application.
Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the Nursing program.
Spring notifications usually begin in November. Fall notifications begin in April.
Be sure to check your CSUN email for important updates regarding the status of your application.
The Department anticipates notifying applicants about their status around March of the current year.
Note regarding RN-to-BSN Applicants:
The Department of Nursing will start reviewing applications sometime in February. Applicants will be notified through email regarding application status (i.e. application confirmation receipt, missing application materials, etc.) Please keep in mind that admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program.
Additional Information
Visit Cost and Financial Aid for an estimated cost of attendance to complete the ADN-BSN or RN-BSN program.
The Accelerated BSN program is offered through the Tseng College. For program fee information, visit Tuition and Fees.
View transfer applicant deadlines for the ADN-BSN or RN-BSN program.
Note: Deadlines for Accelerated BSN program can differ. For more information, see How to Apply.
Learn what to expect between the time you submit your Cal State Apply application and when you receive your admission decisions from both the university and the Department of Nursing. Visit After you Apply.