Pre-Licensure BSN

Basic Four-Year Baccalaureate Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers the pre-licensure option for individuals with no previous nursing background. This is a four-year program. See Sample Four-Year Plan. The first two years of the program consist of pre-nursing prerequisites and general education requirements.

Upon completion of the pre-nursing prerequisites and general education, the student may apply for admission to the nursing major. See the scoring sheet for Admission Criteria.

The nursing curriculum provides the student with classroom and clinical instruction in basic nursing skills, medical-surgical, home health, critical care, mental health, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, community health, research, and leadership and management, culminating with a senior clinical study in an area of the student's interest. Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible to sit for the NCLEX (RN Licensure exam) and will have earned a Bachelor's of Science in nursing. NCLEX-RN pass rates for Sonoma State University and other schools can be found online.

Veteran Policy: Information on the awarding of course credit for previous education or other acquired knowledge, including military education and experience

Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Application Process

There are TWO APPLICATIONS AND THREE FEES in the application process. All parts must be completed.

1. CSU Undergraduate Application - non-SSU students ONLY
   • Apply online at CalState.edu (fee required)
   • Application period from October 1–December 2. NO LATE APPLICATIONS.
   • Send official transcripts to Sonoma State University Admissions. Must include Fall grades. Due January 24.
2. Pre-licensure Supplemental Application - ALL APPLICANTS - Use the Checklist in the application.
   • Apply online at NursingCAS.org (fee required)
   • Application period from September 1–January 24 (9:00 p.m. PST)
   • Upload your completed Checklist.
   • Send official transcripts to NursingCAS. Must include Fall grades. Send 6 weeks prior to deadline to allow for processing.
3. School of Nursing Application Fee (non-refundable): Click here to pay online. Payment is due January 24.

Please note: NursingCAS requires you to submit transcripts from all previous colleges and universities. You must submit all transcripts to be marked as completed, which makes you eligible for admission. For example, if you took all of your prerequisites from community college A and that college transcript lists credit from College B, you must provide transcripts for College B, too, even if you did not complete courses for your degree at that college. This is a change from the message in the pre-licensure information session. Please make sure you are monitoring your NursingCAS application to ensure your transcripts arrive by the deadline.