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Minimum Qualifications
  • Acceptance to the University as a Pre-Nursing student
  • Planned completion of the 5 Science and 5 non-Science prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher by the end of the semester (see Course Requirements)
  • TEAS exam with a minimum score of 64%
  • Overall Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better by the application deadline.*
    • Students may use their last 60 semester unit GPA if their cumulative GPA is not eligible
  • Science GPA of 2.8 or better by the application deadline. (Science GPA is taken from your completed pre-nursing science prerequisites: BIO153/L, BIO163/L, BIO205/L, CHE102, and CHE112/L. In calculating your science GPA, we use the most recently posted grade, regardless if you failed or passed the first attempt.)
  • Submission of a College of Nursing online application through NursingCAS
Once Accepted as a BSN Student:
  • Background check clearance/drug screening
  • Health Clearance (including MMR, D-TAP, HEP, and COVID vaccinations per hospital requirements)

* Meeting the minimum required GPA does not guarantee acceptance to the Nursing Program

Based on program start date:

Fall Cohort:

  • Application available from November–February (see Important Dates)
  • All Prerequisites must be completed by end of Spring Semester or the Fall prior to the intended start date

Spring Cohort:

  • Application available from June–September (see Important Dates)
  • All Prerequisites must be completed by end of Fall semester prior to the intended start date

Step 1. Apply to California Baptist University as a Traditional Undergraduate student. All students will be pre-nursing majors prior to acceptance to the nursing program. Once you have received your official acceptance and have met all minimum qualifications, proceed with the next steps.

Step 2. Begin your application via NursingCAS. Review this application workshop recording for assistance with filling out your application.

Step 3. Register for the entrance exam and start studying! Note: You do not need to take the exam prior to submitting your application, but you do need to take it prior to the final application deadline. You are required to send an official score report to CBU. When you register to take your TEAS exam, please indicate "CA Baptist U" as the institution to send your score report. The exam must be taken in person, whether at CBU or at a different testing center.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about the TEAS.

Step 4. Request for transcripts to be sent from every college or university attended to NursingCAS. You will need to download a NursingCAS transcript request form in addition to the request form specific to each college or university. If the transcript request asks for CBU's school code, please use 6969360930-14453850-X. 

Step 5. Through NursingCAS, send out two electronic recommendations. You may submit up to four recommendations. 

Step 6. Submit your completed NursingCAS application. Once this final step is complete, within 2-3 business days, you should receive an e-mail letting you know that either your application is complete, or which documents you are missing. 

All application requirements must be fulfilled by the intended application deadline. Updated application deadlines are available here. If you need additional assistance with your application, please view the application workshop recording. For technical support with your application, contact NursingCAS directly.

About the TEAS:
  • Four-option, multiple choice, computer based exam.
  • 170 questions
  • 209 minutes to complete
  • More information
How to take the TEAS:
  1. In person through an ATI testing center: Please go to atitesting.com to register for a testing time/day.
  2. In person through CBU: Please see our important dates page for the registration link and available dates. (TEAS dates only available during application cycles)
TEAS study resources and other important information:
  • ATI has provided some specific instructions on how to create your account (first step toward registering for the TEAS).
  • Although there are many study resources out there, we recommend utilizing the ATI study resources.
  • Minimum score accepted: 64%
  • Maximum number of attempts: you can take the TEAS up to 3 times per application. You must wait 30 days between each attempt.
  • We will use the test attempt with the highest science score.
  • You must take the TEAS within 6 months prior to the application deadline.

For more information, please see our list of frequently asked questions.