Nursing Transfer
This page is intended for students in search of information about how to transfer to a university to complete their BSN training/education.
Do you want to complete your ADN degree at LMC? Learn more about our nursing program and how and when to apply. This is for students who are hoping to receive an associate degree in nursing at Los Medanos College, Pittsburg campus.
If you are looking to complete your nursing prerequisites at LMC & then transfer to a nursing program at a university, then this information is for you.
Transfer to a nursing program can be complicated, as there are many steps, deadlines, and processes to complete. Luckily, we have your back! Check out this nursing grid to see the latest on deadlines & more for all CSUs that offer nursing, as well as a handful of private & out-of-state institutions.
- CSU Bakersfield
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 1/15/27 via NursingCAS application Minimum 72% on the TEAS Prerequisite GPA of 3.0+ for sciences and overall by the end of the spring semester
CSU Bakersfield Nursing Website
Other information:
Healthcare experience strongly recommended
Interview for applicants who make it through the first round of CAS application processing
- CSU Channel Islands
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 via NursingCAS application Minimum 58.7% on the TEAS, version 6 or 7.
May be taken twice with at least 30 days between test dates.
Complete all nursing major prerequisite classes with a C or better. All must be complete or in progress by the Fall Semester.
CSU Channel Islands Nursing Website
Other information:
Refer to the Nursing Website for TEAS test sites.
- CSU Chico
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 7/1/26 - 9/30/26 8/15/26 - 10/8/26 before 9 PM via NursingCAS application Minimum 80% on version 7 of the TEAS exam, no more than two years before application. Must be electronically delivered from ATI to Chico State. Prerequisite GPA of 3.0+ for sciences and overall by the end of the spring semester
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 3/01/27 via NursingCAS application
Information yet to be released. Prerequisite GPA of 3.0+ overall and 3.5+ for prerequisite classes,
All 8 nursing prerequisites completed,
At least two science and at least two foundation courses completed,
Completion of all science prerequisites + Statistics within the last several years
Other information:
All transferable courses and grades earned must be entered into the NursingCAS application, and official transcripts from attended colleges must be sent and received by NursingCAS.org before the deadline.
- CSU East Bay
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 7/1/26 - 8/31/26 8/31/26 before 9 PM via NursingCAS application.
Concord campus only.
Competitive score of 80% on the TEAS, regardless of version.
No minimum time requirement between repeated tests.
Prerequisite GPA of 3.00 on all 8 prerequisites alongside 4 science prerequisite courses.
Completion of personal statement questions; 300 words maximum per question
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 12/15/26 10/01/26 - 12/15/27 via NursingCAS application Competitive score of 80% on the TEAS, regardless of version.
No minimum time requirement between repeated tests.
Prerequisite GPA of 3.00 on all 8 prerequisites alongside 4 science prerequisite courses.
Completion of personal statement questions; 300 words maximum per question
Other information:
To take the ATI TEAS Exam, visit ATI Testing and ‘Create an Account’ to obtain an ATI Paper. Pencil ID number
For the TEAS Computer Version, students are required to bring their valid login information
- CSU Fresno
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 2/02/27 - 2/28/27 before 9 PM via NursingCAS application Minimum 75% on the TEAS, version 7
Two attempts to receive the indicated score or higher.
All 8 prerequisites completed with a C or better, allowed 1 D or F in the case of a repeat grade.
Minimum prerequisite and cumulative GPA of 3.0.
All requirements must be completed before December, 2026
Other information:
Students outside of the Fresno area can visit ATI Testing to search for locations in their area.
- CSU Fullerton
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 2/1/27 via NursingCAS application You don't need one! Rejoice! Hooray! Prerequisite GPA of 3.25+ for sciences and overall by the end of the Fall 2026 semester.
B- or higher for all science prerequisite coursework.
C or higher for all non-science prerequisite coursework.
Other information:
Letters of recommendation and entrance exams (i.e., the TEAS or HESI) are NOT ACCEPTED for this pathway.
- CSU Humboldt
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 3/1/27.
Requires a pass on the NCLEX exam.
Visit the NCLEX website for more information
Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75+ in all courses and complete the 8 core courses.
Other information:
The program for Humboldt is a Post-Licensure program.
- CSU Long Beach
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 7/1/26 - 8/31/26 7/1/26 - 9/21/26 before 9 PM via NursingCAS application.
Recall that the general and Nursing applications are DIFFERENT.
Must take the TEAs and the Casper, an online and open response judgment test that takes roughly 90-110 minutes.
Visit takecasper.com to register; allot at least 3 days prior to the preferred test date for the system to update.
All non-prerequisite courses must be a C or greater.
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a B or higher.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 2/01/27 via NursingCAS application
Must take the TEAs and the Casper, an online and open response judgment test that takes roughly 90-110 minutes.
Visit takecasper.com to register; allot at least 3 days prior to the preferred test date for the system to update.
All non-prerequisite courses must be a C or greater.
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a B or higher.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
CSU Long Beach Nursing Website
Other information:
Note that for the Spring Semester, all prerequisites must be completed by August 1st.
- CSU Los Angeles
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 1/2/27 before 9 PM via NursingCAS application
Must score 70% or higher. 80%+ are competitive scores.
Strict no retake policy for the core 8 prerequisite courses.
Grade of B or better must be earned for each course on the first attempt.
Minimum overall and prerequisite GPA of 3.25. Competitive GPA is 3.6 or higher.
- CSU San Bernardino
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 6/11/26 - 7/15/26 6/11/26 - 7/15/26 via NursingCAS application.
Must score 70% or above on the most recent version of the Assessment Technologies Institute.
A maximum of two ATI TEAS exams may be attempted per application cycle. The higher of the two will be the one considered.
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a grade of C or higher for all 8 core prerequisite courses.
If a prerequisite course is in progress, official transcripts must demonstrate that the course is in progress by the application deadline.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 1/31/26 01/5/27 - 2/06/27 via NursingCAS application
Must score 70% or above on the most recent version of the Assessment Technologies Institute.
A maximum of two ATI TEAS exams may be attempted per application cycle. The higher of the two will be the one considered.
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a grade of C or higher for all 8 core prerequisite courses.
If a prerequisite course is in progress, official transcripts must demonstrate that the course is in progress by the application deadline.
CSU San Bernardino Nursing Website
Other information:
The department of nursing accepts both remote and in-person proctored TEAS exams. Read TEAS Exam Information for more information.
- CSU San Jose
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 1/15/27 - 2/15/27 via NursingCAS application
Must score a 84% or above on the TEAS within 5 years of application (version 7 preferred)
Two total attempts allowed. The higher score of the two is considered for admissions.
All non-prerequisite courses must be a C or greater.
Combined GPA of the 8 prerequisite courses must be 3.3 or greater.
BSN prerequisites must be completed before submitting a NursingCAS application.
- CSU San Marcos
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 11/30/26; there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must earn a 71% or above for the ATI TEAS score.
Must be TEAS exam version 7.
The TEAS may be repeated three times, with the highest score being used for admission.
All non-prerequisite courses must be a C or greater.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
Other information:
For the past three admissions cycles, CSUSM has not had the space available to accommodate non-local area applicants to the nursing program. Although we cannot always predict future enrollment trends, we do anticipate this level of impact to continue.
- CSU Stanislaus
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 7/1/26 - 8/31/26 7/1/26 - 8/31/26; there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must earn a 71% or above for the ATI TEAS score.
Must be TEAS exam version 7.
The TEAS may be repeated three times, with the highest score being used for admission.
At least two science and two nonscience prerequisites completed with a C or better.
No more than one repeat for a prerequisite and non-prerequisite course each.
Minimum cumulative, science, and nonscience GPA of 3.00
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 1/31/27 10/01/26 - 1/15/27; there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must earn a 71% or above for the ATI TEAS score.
Must be TEAS exam version 7.
The TEAS may be repeated three times, with the highest score being used for admission.
At least two science and two nonscience prerequisites completed with a C or better.
No more than one repeat for a prerequisite and non-prerequisite course each.
Minimum cumulative, science, and nonscience GPA of 3.00
CSU Stanislaus Nursing Website
Other information:
Taking the TEAS test at the Stanislaus State campus will allow the results to be sent sooner than otherwise.
- CSU Sacramento
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 7/1/26 - 8/31/26 9/01/26 - 10/01/26
Must earn a 75% or above on the TEAS to apply.
At least 3.3 overall GPA for the 8 core prerequisites and 4 core requisites.
Minimum 3.0 GPA for science courses.
Sacramento has a special policy allowing students to transfer with prerequisite courses in progress. See below.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 3/1/27
Must earn a 75% or above on the TEAS to apply.
At least 3.3 overall GPA for the 8 core prerequisites and 4 core requisites.
Minimum 3.0 GPA for science courses.
Sacramento has a special policy allowing students to transfer with prerequisite courses in progress. See below.
CSU Sacramento Nursing Website
Other information:
Sacramento State allows for in-progress coursework to be considered in the admission process.
"All graded coursework is counted, including transfer units, repeats, in-progress, and withdrawals." - CSU San Diego
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 11/30/26; there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must earn a 80% or above for the ATI TEAS score.
The core 8 Nursing prerequisites must be completed by the end of the previous Fall semester.
Cumulative GPA of 3.2 at minimum.
- CSU San Francisco
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 7/1/26 - 8/31/26 7/1/26 - 9/01/26 before 9 PM via NursingCAS application.
Must earn a 78 or above for the ATI TEAS score.
Must be TEAS exam version 7.
The TEAS may be repeated three times, with the highest score being used for admission.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
All 8 core nursing prerequisite courses must be completed by the time of the NursingCAS application submission.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/15/26 - 1/15/27 before 9 PM via NursingCAS application.
Must earn a 78 or above for the ATI TEAS score.
Must be TEAS exam version 7. The exam may be at a testing site or through an online proctored exam.
The TEAS may be repeated three times, with the highest score being used for admission.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
All 8 core nursing prerequisite courses must be completed by the time of the NursingCAS application submission.
CSU San Francisco Nursing Website
Other information:
Visit the ATI Testing website for more information on registering for the TEAS Exam.
- CSU Sonoma
Does not accept for Spring
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 10/01/26 - 11/30/26 10/01/26 - 1/15/27 via NursingCAS application.
Must earn a 78 or above for the ATI TEAS score.
Must be TEAS exam version 7.
The TEAS may be repeated multiple times, with the highest score being used for admission.
GPA of 3.0 minimum.
Must complete 8 core college-level prerequisites with a grade of B or better.
A maximum of one science and one non-science prerequisite may be in progress by the application due date.
Otherwise, all requirements must be completed by Spring 2026.
Other information:
Visit the ATI Testing website for more information on registering for the TEAS Exam.
- University of Nevada, Reno
To apply for Spring 2027,
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 9/03/26 - 9/23/26 9/03/26 - 9/23/26 before 5 PM; there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must earn a 65% or above on the ATI TEAS.
The exam must be taken between Dec 1, 2023, and January 19, 2026.
The TEAS may be repeated twice, with the most recent score being used for admission.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
Complete all prerequisites with a C or above.
Science courses must have been taken within the last 7 years.
Up to 3 repeats per course are allowed. The most recent letter grade will be considered in the GPA calculation.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 7/01/26 - 12/15/26 7/1/26 - 12/15/26; there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must earn a 65% or above on the ATI TEAS.
The exam must be taken between Dec 1, 2023, and January 19, 2026.
The TEAS may be repeated twice, with the most recent score being used for admission.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
Complete all prerequisites with a C or above.
Science courses must have been taken within the last 7 years.
Up to 3 repeats per course are allowed. The most recent letter grade will be considered in the GPA calculation.
University of Nevada, Reno Nursing Website
Other information:
Visit the ATI Testing website for more information on registering for the TEAS Exam.
- Dominican University
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites Due on 9/01/26 Due on 9/01/26, there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must submit a personal statement and Health Clearance.
Optional resume.
Must earn a 70% or above on the TEAS.
The TEAS may be taken twice.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.25 or higher.
Students who don't pass more than one required class for the nursing major are disqualified from the program.
Minimum passing grade for Human Anatomy and Physiology must be a B. Must be the first attempt.
One letter of recommendation from an Academic or professional reference.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites Due on 3/01/26 Due on 3/01/26, there is no supplemental application required, but you still have to submit your TEAS score through atitesting.com.
Must submit a personal statement and Health Clearance.
Optional resume.
Must earn a 70% or above on the TEAS.
The TEAS may be taken twice.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.25 or higher.
Students who don't pass more than one required class for the nursing major are disqualified from the program.
Minimum passing grade for Human Anatomy and Physiology must be a B. Must be the first attempt.
One letter of recommendation from an Academic or professional reference.
Dominican University Nursing Website
Other information:
Visit the ATI Testing website for more information on registering for the TEAS Exam.
- Samuel Merritt University
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites Due on 07/01/26 Due on 07/01/26, submit application via NursingCAS.
Must possess two letters of recommendation, one from a faculty member or instructor and the other from a healthcare professional.
Must also complete short answer responses.
Not required.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.00 or higher.
It is acceptable to have prerequisite courses planned or in progress, but it is recommended to have as many courses completed as possible.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites Due on 05/01/26 Due on 05/01/26, submit application via NursingCAS.
Must possess two letters of recommendation, one from a faculty member or instructor and the other from a healthcare professional.
Must also complete short answer responses.
Not required.
Prerequisite GPA must be 3.00 or higher.
It is acceptable to have prerequisite courses planned or in progress, but it is recommended to have as many courses completed as possible.
- University of San Francisco (Includes Sacramento Campus)
To apply for Spring 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 08/01/26 - 11/01/26
If you're applying to USF's main campus, select "Nursing." If you're applying for the Sacramento Campus, select "Nursing (Sacramento Campus)."
08/01/26 - 11/01/26, the application is submitted on the official USF application portal in their Nursing Page.
Must complete personal statement and short answer questions.
Not required.
Cumulative college GPA must be 3.3 or higher.
Must complete the following with a B or better within the last seven years:
- Microbiology + Lab
- Anatomy + Lab
- Physiology + Lab
- General or Introductory Psychology
Have completed the seven Core Curriculum, may be listed as in progress.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites 08/01/26 - 03/01/27
If you're applying to USF's main campus, select "Nursing." If you're applying for the Sacramento Campus, select "Nursing (Sacramento Campus)."
08/01/26 - 03/01/27, the application is submitted on the official USF application portal in their Nursing Page.
Must complete personal statement and short answer questions.
Not required.
Cumulative college GPA must be 3.3 or higher.
Must complete the following with a B or better within the last seven years:
- Microbiology + Lab
- Anatomy + Lab
- Physiology + Lab
- General or Introductory Psychology
Have completed the seven Core Curriculum, may be listed as in progress.
- Pacific Union College: AS Nursing Program
To apply for Spring 2027,
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites Rolling admission
Submit by 01/15/27. The application is submitted via the official Pacific Union College application.
Minimum score of 60% on the ATI TEAS, scores above preferred.
May take the test 3 times maximum, with a minimum of 60 days between tests.
Only TEAS version 7 is accepted.
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a C or better.
Minimum GPA for admission is 3.0; a nursing GPA above 3.3 is recommended for competitive applicants.
To apply for Fall 2027
General Application Nursing Application Test Scores Prerequisites Submit anytime you want. Acceptances happen throughout the year.
Submit by 04/15/27. The application is submitted via the official Pacific Union College application.
Minimum score of 60% on the ATI TEAS, scores above preferred.
May take the test 3 times maximum, with a minimum of 60 days between tests.
Only TEAS version 7 is accepted.
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a C or better.
Minimum GPA for admission is 3.0; a nursing GPA above 3.3 is recommended for competitive applicants.
Pacific Union College Nursing Website
Other information:
Visit the ATI Testing website for more information on registering for the TEAS Exam.
When you apply to transfer as a nursing student, you not only need to apply with the general CSU Apply application, but you also need to submit your Nursing CAS application. Find out more...
Some nursing programs require the completion of the TEAS test. Check out this site to learn more about the test and where to take it.
CSU East Bay and Los Medanos College ADN-BSN
Concurrent Enrollment Program
The Los Medanos College Nursing Department is excited to announce that beginning in Fall 2024, LMC ADN students can seamlessly complete ADN and BSN coursework at LMC and CSUEB through the Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP), designed to earn both degrees in just 2.5 years.
Admission Requirements
- Received a Letter of Conditional Admittance for LMC’s ADN Program (apply by February 2, 2024, for Fall admittance)
- Completion of CSU General Education Breadth Requirements
- Meet the CSU East Bay BSN Post-Licensure Collaborative (ADN-BSN)Admission Requirements
- Capability to undertake additional coursework concurrently with LMC's program: LMC-CSUEB CEP Plan/Roadmap
University of Nevada - Reno and Los Medanos College
Nursing Pathway
Students interested in pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UNR can use the following transfer agreement and prerequisite checklist to begin researching their path. For additional questions, students should work with their academic counselor and our UNR representative.
UNR - BSN Prerequisite Checklist
UNR - LMC Core Transfer Agreement UNR - LMC Nursing Transfer Agreement
UNR Orvis School of Nursing Admission Matrix