Program Policy
 Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPA each semester to remain in program.
 No major changes into the Pre-Nursing program during Freshman year. Must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.5 after the Spring semester to change major.
Prerequisite Coursework
Successful applicants typically earn a competitive GPA of 3.75 or higher in the following classes:
Prerequisite Courses GE Requirements Units
Oral Communication (COMM 3, 7 or 8)
Written Communication (ENGL 5B or 10)
Critical Thinking (SOC 3 recommended)*
Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 11 or PH 92)
General Chemistry (CHEM 3A)
A1
A2
A3
B4
B1 & B3
3
3
4
3
3
Introductory Microbiology (BIOL 20) B2 4
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 67A)
*Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses taken at the
Community Colleges will be accepted. Please contact the Nursing
Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 67B) Admissions Coordinators to verify courses.
4
4
Prerequisite Course Repetition Policy
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One prerequisite course repeat only for a grade substitution in the case of earning a letter grade lower than a “C”.
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Cannot take an alternate course from the same area in the case of earning a “C” or higher.
Application Process
Students are not allowed to apply with courses still in progress. All eligible applicants are to be declared Pre-Nursing upon application.
Supplemental Application Information
 Supplemental application is accessed via NursingCAS: www.nursingcas.org
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 Application fee is $45.
Fall Admission Cycle
(March 1-31)
Spring Admission Cycle
(August 1-31)
Open to ALL eligible applicants.
 Prerequisite courses must be completed the previous Fall.
 TEAS must be completed by March 31 st .
Open to all eligible Fresno State student applicants.
(Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled fulltime in Fresno State courses at the time of application. Eligible Post-Baccalaureate applicants are to have graduated from Fresno
State. Top 10% of entering Fall Transfer Pre-Nursing students may apply via invitation.)
 Prerequisite courses must be completed the Summer prior.
 TEAS must be completed by August 31 st .
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Recommendation: Do no take the TEAS test until you have completed at least 3 of the 4 prerequisite science courses.
Test Information
 Three attempts to earn the required 75% or higher. Students will be allowed to take the TEAS beyond
3 attempts, only after 5 years have passed from the first attempt.
 Testing Services (559-278-2457, Family/Food Sciences 110) o The test is about 4 hours.
 Visit the TEAS website for more information: www.atitesting.com
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Nursing Additional Major Requirement Coursework
These courses must be completed with a "C" or higher and should be taken no later than the second semester of the
Nursing program.
Nursing Additional Major Requirement GE Requirements Units
Critical Thinking about Society (SOC 3)*
Moral Questions or Contemporary Conflicts of Morals (PHIL 20 or 120)
A3
C2 or IC
3
3
Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 10)
Nutrition and Health: Realities and Controversies (NUTR 53)
D3
E
3
3
Life Span Development (CFS 38) E 3
Additional Information
Learning Resource Center (559-278-2052, Library ground floor)
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Free tutoring service available to students who are having difficulty with their classes.
Career Development Center (559-278-2381, Thomas Bldg, Room 103)
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Visit the Career Development Center if you are uncertain about your major. Career Counselors can help clarify your major selection through personal reflection and assessment instruments.
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Nora Marmolejo is the Career Counselor for the College of Health and Human Services. Her office hours in CHHS ACDC, McLane Hall 194, are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30PM – 4:00PM.
Review Fresno State Alternative Majors
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Communicative Disorders & Deaf Studies – Speech Language Pathology Emphasis
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Kinesiology – Exercise Science Option
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Public Health – Community Health Option
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Recreation Administration – Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis
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Social Work – Hospitals, medical offices and clinics employ those with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
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Dietetics & Food Administration (Registered Dietitian)
Non-Fresno State Alternative Programs / Majors
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Community College RN programs (RN to BSN Program)
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LVN programs at community colleges (LVN to RN Program)
Pre-Nursing
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General Questions
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Change of majors
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Returning Transfer Inquiries
Advising and Career Development Center
College of Health and Human Services
Phone: (559) 278-5027
Email: acdc@csufresno.edu
Nursing Admissions Questions
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2 nd Baccalaureate
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RN-BSN
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BSN
Prospective Fresno State Students
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Undergraduates
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Transfers
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RN-BSN Inquiries
Advising and Career Development Center
College of Health and Human Services
Phone: (559) 278-5027
Email: FSNursingAdmissions@mail.fresnostate.edu
Undergraduate Student Recruitment
Phone: (559) 278-2048
Lynn Jaschke: ljaschke@csufresno.edu
Louise Pacheco: louisep@csufresno.edu
*All questions and inquiries are handled on a case by case basis.
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