SCHOOL OF NURSING Step-Up Summer Bridge Program to the

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Step-Up Summer Bridge Program

to the

ADN-to-BSN PROGRAM

Fast-Track your BSN experience with CSULB School of Nursing!

The Step-Up Summer Bridge program is a complementary experience while completing the ADN degree.

This program allows current ADN students to complete non-clinical BSN courses prior to being admitted to our ADN-to-

BSN program. The ideal candidate for this program is in the 2nd or 3rd semester of their ADN program.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

 Currently in a fully-accredited Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) program

 2.75 GPA or higher - both Nursing and Overall GPA

 Open to all eligible students (40 students admitted each summer)

 Full-time or part-time enrollment through College of Continuing and Professional Education

 All students must start with NRSG 309 as the first class

 All potential students will need to apply to this program by mailing in or hand-delivering the Step-Up Summer Bridge

application form and unofficial transcripts by March 15.

ADN-TO-BSN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

When it is time for a Step-Up student to transfer to CSULB, then ALL students must apply to the School of Nursing ADN-

to-BSN program. Students are admitted to the University and to the Nursing Program in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Applying for admission to CSULB is required prior to applying for admission to the School of Nursing (apply online at

www.calstate.edu/apply). Send in official transcripts of all college work for the CSULB application.

Submit the School of Nursing ADN-to-BSN Application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application to the School

of Nursing. Official transcripts must be submitted to CSULB Enrollment Services when requested by CSULB Enrollment

Services. Students should be aware that all academic qualifications are subject to verification with official transcripts and

failure to submit by the deadline would result in the withdrawal of their application.

GENERAL ADN-TO-BSN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be completed prior to transferring to CSULB’s ADN-to-BSN program:

 Graduation from an accredited Associate Degree program

 A CSU-transferable Chemistry class with in-class lab

 Lower Division Statistics

 2.75 Nursing/Overall GPA minimum

 Must have a complete GE Packet with 56-70 transferable units (as determined by the CSULB Office of Enrollment

Services)

 A valid California RN license and nursing malpractice insurance required for first clinical nursing course

 CSULB Writing Proficiency Exam (GWAR) must be attempted during the first semester as a University requirement

Application Deadlines

Separate applications for CSULB and the School of Nursing are required.

FALL

CSULB October 1 – November 30

School of Nursing January 1 –

February 10

STEP-UP SUMMER BRIDGE

February 1 – March 15

SPRING

CSULB August 1 – August 31

School of Nursing August 1 –

September 10