Admission Requirements for Traditional Undergraduates (BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for both first-time freshman and transfer students who want to earn a bachelors degree in Nursing.

One hundred twenty students are selected for the BSN program annually, sixty students for the fall semester that starts in September, and sixty students are selected for the spring semester that starts in January.

Selection criteria includes the TEAS test, science GPA , strength of application, letters of recommendation, experience and completion of the prerequisite courses. A minimum overall 2.700 college/university GPA is required on a 4-point scale. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. CBU students with a minimum of one full-time semester completed at prior to the application period are considered for admission prior to considering students enrolled in their first semester at CBU or transfer students.

We have more applicants for the BSN program than we have spaces available and we are very selective.We consider students with completed units from CBU prior to enrolled CBU students and then we will consider transfer students. The selection criteria of the students accepted to the BSN program this year are as follows:

• Cumulative GPA          3.45
• Science GPA               3.24 without repeated sciences
  
• TEAS TEST                 78% on the first attempt
• 23 completed units at CBU

LVN’s licensed in the State of California may be accepted into the program based on transfer of credit on a space available basis. A 30-unit LVN option is available on a space and course available basis. (Currently this option is NOT available.)

Prerequisites

School of Nursing Admission Requirements

1. Acceptance to California Baptist University as a pre-nursing student
2. Submission of a school application and fee to the nursing program
3. Criminal Background check clearance/drug screening
4. Health clearance
5. Overall cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better on a 4-point scale. A cumulative GPA of 2.7 alone does not guarantee acceptance into the program
6.  TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Score must be at or above the BSN program mean with no more than three attempts and a minimum of 14 days between attempts.
   
7. Completion of the following prerequisites (or their equivalent) with a minimum grade of “C” in each: CHE 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry (3), CHE 112 Organic and Biochemistry for Health Services w/lab (4), BIO 153/163 Human Anatomy and Physiology (8), BIO 205 Human Microbiology w/lab (4), ENG 113/123 English Composition (6), SPC 113 Oral Communication (3), MAT 115 Intermediate Algebra (3), PSY 120 Lifespan Development (3)
8. SAT/ACT test scores regardless of the number of units you transfer into the university.(transfer students may contact CBU Admissions to schedule a test)
9. An interview may be required

 School of Nursing Admission Process

Applicants must first apply and be accepted to California Baptist University as an undergraduate Pre-Nursing student. After acceptance students are eligible to apply to the School of Nursing.

• Submit a completed application packet which are available online during application periods  at www.calbaptist.edu/nursing

• PLEASE NOTE: Per our clinical affiliation agreements with local hospitals, a background check and drug screening will be required prior to your first clinical experience and then randomly. If a failure occurs from either your background check or drug screening, this will result in immediate dismissal from the California Baptist University nursing programs.