The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (ABSN) is designed for non-RN students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing. Prospective students must have graduated by the end of the preceding fall quarter or semester in order to apply for that summer's ABSN program. One cohort of students is admitted each year to begin their program in June. Students will complete approximately 53 semester units of study in both didactic and clinical coursework over 15 months of study. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Cal State LA. Completion of the degree program enables individuals to sit for the NCLEX examination for RN licensure.
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During ABSN Program Virtual Information Sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the program’s application process, requirements, deadlines, financial aid options, and more.
There are three virtual information sessions scheduled for the Summer 2026 application cycle (Registration links are forthcoming):
- October 1, 2025 (7:00 p.m.)
- October 30, 2025 (time TBA)
- November 13, 2025 (time TBA)
Access a pre-recorded information session here.
Please review the ABSN Program Prerequisites.
Please review the ABSN Program Roadmap.
- The ABSN Program admits once per year for every summer term (June).
- The Summer 2026 application cycle is a digital process that utilizes the NursingCAS website for application and documentation submission. Please submit all documentation through NursingCAS.
- Do not submit your Cal State Apply application in the Fall.
- The ABSN Program application cycle will open on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and closes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
- All ABSN Program application materials must be submitted via NursingCAS. Please do not submit any program application materials to the Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing.
- ABSN Application Procedure
Please read the ABSN Program's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document before emailing the ABSN Program Coordinator for advisement. Many questions are answered in this document. If your question is answered in the FAQ document, you will not receive a follow-up email.
The ABSN program is a self-support program offered through the College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE).
The ABSN Program consists of 53 semester units and costs $695/unit, plus related program fees and expenses, totaling approximately $37,000 for this 15-month program. Additional costs include university services, textbooks, uniforms, skills backpack, background checks, health clearance requirements, etc.
Financial aid opportunities are available to continuing students who wish to complete their degree in this program. Options include loans, scholarships, and grants. Federal student loans and grants may be available when students are fully matriculated at Cal State LA, during the fall, depending on each student’s submitted Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). File your FAFSA here.
For more information about financial aid, please visit the College of Professional and Global Education's website or contact Tom Lau, the College's Financial Aid Advisor.
Please read Cal State LA's Non-Discrimination Policy.
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Before contacting the ABSN Program Faculty Coordinator for academic advisement, read the program's Frequently Asked Questions to see if the information you need is here.
To seek academic advisement, please contact the ABSN Faculty Program Coordinator. We are no longer scheduling individual advisement appointments or providing drop-in advisement. The primary method of communication with prospective applicants is email. If you are inquiring about transcript evaluation, please note that we only evaluate single courses up to a total of six courses, and they must be submitted in the following format:
- Institution
- Course Name/Number, and Title (ex: MICR 2010: Microbiology for Health Related Sciences)
- Course Description from Catalog or Syllabus
- Term/Year Taken (ex: Fall 2024)
- # and Type (semester or quarter) of Units (ex: 3 semester units)
- Grade
Please note that we receive a large volume of emails and respond to them as resources permit.