California State University Sacramento

The School of Nursing prepares nurses to lead diverse individuals, families, and communities in achieving optimal health through nursing science, collaborative practice, advocacy, and service.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Sacramento State baccalaureate Nursing program is a two-step process:

1. admission to the University and
2. admission to the Clinical Nursing program

Prospective first-time freshmen and transfer students, who will not complete certain Clinical Nursing prerequisites by the time they enroll, may apply for University admission at any time up to the regular application deadline. They will be considered "expressed interest" until they enter the Clinical Nursing program.

Up to 80 traditional pre-licensure students are admitted to the clinical portion of the baccalaureate Nursing program each semester. A competitive selection process has been established since applications exceed program space in the traditional pre-licensure program. Newly admitted students are selected from among candidates who meet the prerequisite requirements and follow the supplemental application procedures described below. Continuing Sacramento State, transfer students, and second baccalaureate degree applicants are given equal consideration in the selection process for available new seats.

The clinical portion of the nursing program is open only to those who can satisfy the California residence requirements. Students who qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, AB 540 status, or military fee waiver are eligible.