Bachelor of Science Direct Entry

The Nursing (BS) First Time Freshman program is a direct entry, accelerated pre-licensure program that prioritizes applications from Imperial County. Local high school seniors are encouraged to apply through Cal State Apply between October 1-December 15th each fall for the following fall admission cycle.

Admission to the School of Nursing’s Imperial Valley Nursing (BS) program is highly selective. Students are admitted to the School of Nursing according to rank and the number of positions available.  Additional information about ranking and the admissions process for freshman can be accessed on the Office of Admissions website.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in A – G coursework
• Minimum grade of B in Intermediate Algebra, Biology, and Chemistry with lab courses. If AP or IB level courses were taken in these areas, applicants must have earned a minimum grade of B.
• Preference is given to Imperial County applicants who have taken and earned strong grades in science and mathematics courses.

IMPORTANT!  Students admitted to SDSU as undeclared, or as a major other than Nursing, will not be able to change their major to Nursing during their tenure at SDSU.

SDSU uses the Cal State Apply application through the Cal State Apply website. A nonrefundable filing fee must be paid at the time of application. If you cannot apply online, contact the Office of Admissions to make special arrangements to apply electronically with campus assistance. Additional application instructions can be accessed on the Office of Admissions website for Freshmen.

The program is a cohorted model with the first year devoted to science and general education requirements.  The curriculum is designed to be completed in three years because of the ability to take courses through the summer.

In addition to the nursing-specific coursework, all candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the requirements listed in the “Graduation Requirements” section of the SDSU General Catalog.

All admissions related questions (e.g., application dates and deadlines, admissions criteria including minimum grade requirements and college entrance exam scores, AP/IB credits, transcript information, ranking methodology) should be directed to the SDSU Prospective Student Center at [email protected].