ABSN Nursing Programs in California
Below is a snapshot of information and admissions requirements for ABSN programs in California. Please note that
requirements are subject to change. Check all program websites before applying.
Name of Program Location Class Size Degree Awarded
Health Care
Experience Hours
Exam
Application
Deadline
Start Date Program Length GPA LOR
Prerequisite
Expiration
Concordia University
Accelerated BSN
(ABSN)
Irvine 33
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
None None
Summer: Jan 15
Fall: June 1
Summer & Fall 15 months 3.0 2 letters
Science: 5 years
Nutrition: 7 years
Other: No expiration
CSU Fullerton
Accelerated BSN
Fullerton 24
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Volunteer or work
experience in a
hospital/clinical setting
highly recommended
None
Mentor App: Nov 30
SON App: Jan 15
Fall 2 years
3.0
non-science C or better
science B- or better
None
Not specified.
CSU Long Beach
Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Long Beach 70
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
None TEAS
Spring: Sept 10
Fall: Feb 10
Spring & Fall 2.5 years
3.0
B or better
None
Not specified.
CSU Northridge
Accelerated Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
(A-BSN) Program
Los Angeles Not specified
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Volunteer or work
experience in a
hospital/clinical setting
highly recommended
None November 30 Fall 15 months
3.0
C or better
None 7 years
CSU San Marcos
Accelerated BSN
Temecula
San Marcos
50
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
None TEAS
Summer: Dec 2
Fall: Mar 17
Summer & Fall 2 years
2.5
2.75 prerequisites
C or better
None
Not specified.
CSU Los Angeles
Accelerated
Bachelor's of Science
in Nursing (Formerly
Entry Level Masters)
Los Angeles 30
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Non-RN health care
experience is strongly
encouraged
TEAS January 10 Summer 15 months
3.0
C or better
prerequisites B or better
2 letters
Not specified.
San Francisco State
University
Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN)
San Francisco Not specified
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Health-related,
multicultural, multi-
linguistic fluency s
highly recommended
TEAS
Fall
Mentor app: Nov 30
CAS: Jan 15
Spring
Mentor ap: Aug 31
CAS: Sep 5
Fall & Spring 2 years
3.0
C or better
None
Not specified.
CSU Stanislaus
Accelerated Second
Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Stockton 30
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Volunteer or work
experience in a
hospital/clinical setting
highly recommended
TEAS June 1 Fall 18 months
3.0
C or better
None
Not specified.
Loma Linda
University
BA/BS to BS in
Nursing
Loma Linda Not specified
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Volunteer or work
experience in a
hospital/clinical setting
highly recommended
TEAS &
Critical Thinking
Test
Fall: Mar 31
Winter: Aug 15
Spring: Nov 1
Fall, Winter, &
Spring
2-3 years
3.3
prerequisites C or better
3 letters;
(2 academic)
Science: 5 years
Mount Saint Mary's
College
Accelerated BSN
Program
Los Angeles 40
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Volunteer or work
experience in a
hospital/clinical setting
highly recommended
None
Fall: Mar 1
Summer: Oct 15
Fall & Summer 12 months
3.0
prerequisites C or better
2 letters Science: 5 years
Samuel Merritt
University
Accelerated BSN
San Mateo
Sacramento
Oakland
48 per term
at each
campus; or
approx 336
per year
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Volunteer or work
experience in a
hospital/clinical setting
highly recommended
HESI A2 See website
Fall, Spring, &
Summer
12 months
3.0
3.0 science
2 letters
Not specified.
Last updated 11/28/16
