College of Health Sciences and Human Services

Department of Nursing

International student program

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The BSN degree complete program is Full-Time program for international students. The "hybrid" program, blends online and face-to-face instruction to maximize opportunities for students. All entering students must be graduates of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

The program begins in the Fall semester and is 3 semesters long.

  • Application Opens: October 1
  • Application Deadline: March 1

Program Requirements

  • NO TOEFL requirements
  • Pass NCLEX-RN licensing exam (Valid California RN License, or will earn a California RN license prior to last semester in the program.)
  • Valid California RN License, or will earn a California RN license prior to last semester in the program.

Admission Requirements

GPA

  • Overall GPA ≥ 2.75
  • Prerequisites GPA ≥ 2.75
  • Nursing Courses GPA ≥ 3.0

Nursing Program Prerequisites

  • Human Anatomy with lab
  • Human Physiology with lab
  • Microbiology with lab
  • Chemistry with or without lab (general, inorganic, or integrated)

"Golden Four" Prerequisites

  • Statistics
  • Critical Thinking Course
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication

Housing

  • Guaranteed placement on-campus housing for international students who apply by the priority deadlines
  • Live by yourself or have up to 5 roommates (international or American)
  • Choose from wide variety of amenities, floor plans, and pricing options

Program Cost

Tuition: $6,000 per semester (12 units)

Additional Fees:

  • $70 Application Fee
  • $100 Enrollment Confirmation Fee (credited towards tuition)
  • $39 Campus Fee (applied every semester)