they may take our Chem 28 without Chem 27 as a prerequisite). If not, or if chemistry is old,

they should take Chem 27 first.

At the time of application, at least two courses from Area A and two sciences must be completed with

grades of C- or better. The remaining courses must be in progress, and must be completed before entering

the nursing program. The cumulative GPA for all college level work must be a minimum of 2.5; a

minimum 2.5 GPA is required for all prerequisite courses completed at the time of admission. In

addition to completion of prerequisites, supplemental admission criteria will be used to select students.

These include:

taken. They must be completed with grades of C- or better to progress into the second semester of the

semester of the nursing program.

Nutrition

Child or Human Development

Introduction to Psychology

Students may take these courses at a community college prior to transferring. If these are completed

before starting nursing, students can complete the upper division theme requirements and any other GE at

Chico, along with the first nursing course.

Because of a long history of having many more applicants than can be accommodated, the CSU, Chico

School of Nursing is impacted, and uses selection criteria to determine admissions. A minimum

cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required. Priority is given to California residents, and to California veterans

who have been discharged within the last 4 years with submission of a DD Form 214 with the

supplemental nursing application. Transfer students and students already enrolled at CSU, Chico are

eligible for application, and will be selected using the point system below.

100 points total are possible (60% grades, 20% TEAS, 20% other)

than 2 courses have been completed in science or Area A, the best grades will be used to calculate

admission points. (60% )

Grade points Science grade points (x 5) Area A grade points (x 2.5)

A = 4.0 20.00 10.00

A- = 3.7 18.50 9.25

B+ = 3.3 16.50 8.25

B = 3.0 15.00 7.50

B- = 2.7 13.50 6.75

C+ = 2.3 11.50 5.75

C = 2.0 10.00 5.00

C- = 1.7 8.50 4.25

Anatomy A = 4.0 x 5 = 20 points

Chemistry A = 4.0 x 5 = 20 points

English A = 4.0 x 2.5 = 10 points

Speech A = 4.0 x 2.5 = 10 points

Total Possible = 60 points

All CSU nursing programs that use test scores will use the TEAS. Chico will also

continue to use SAT Verbal or ACT English for students who already have those scores.

However, other schools which require the TEAS are not likely to accept the SAT/ACT

scores, so you will need the TEAS if applying at other programs. We will give the

student points for the highest score achieved, if they have taken more than one test.

Other areas:

A. Foreign language proficiency—up to 3 points possible

-- Fluency in priority languages will be given the highest awards. Priority languages

include: Spanish, Southeast Asian languages, Pilipino/Tagalog, East Indian languages,

California Indian languages, Japanese, Chinese, and American Sign Language. Attach

verification of your proficiency level, in the form of a written reference from a language

teacher, or a professional member of your community who is fluent in the language. The

reference should indicate your ability to converse with native speakers at a normal

conversational level. (3 points possible)

-- Intermediate level proficiency in a priority language (see list above) verified by college

transcripts (at least two years of a foreign language), by high school transcripts (at least

three years), or by written verification of a language teacher or professional member of

the community who is fluent in the language. (2 points possible)

-- Non-priority languages (those not listed above) will be considered (1-2 points possible).

Proficiency should be documented as in the categories above.

B. Health-related experience—up to 6 points

-- 1-2 points. Less than six months’ training; minimum 60 hours experience. (Examples:

hospital volunteer, Certified nurse’s aide, ward clerk, lab tech, EMT I).

-- 3-4 points. Six months to one year formal training in a health-related field. (Examples:

Military corpsman, EMT II).

-- 5-6 points. More than one year formal training; appropriate licensure or certification.

(Examples: Respiratory Therapist, paramedic, psychiatric technician, Licensed

Vocational Nurse).

Verification will be based on student narrative describing education and experience; letter of

reference from employer or supervisor; applicable transcripts; copy of applicable license or

certification. Determination of point awards will be by the Nursing Admissions Committee.

C. Biographical, Educational Background and Leadership/Community Service

-- Economic disadvantage—up to 3 points. Welfare status, parental occupation at the lower

socio-economic level, children working to upport family, evidence of financial hardship

requiring student to work more than 20 hours per week. Verification required in the form

of a narrative statement by applicant and reference letter from social worker, financial aid

counselor, college counselor, or family pastor.

-- Environmental disadvantage—up to 3 points. Evidence of academic potential despite

substandard secondary education preparation (low ranking of school in statewide testing);

disadvantaged community environment (residence in migrant camp, reservation, or inner

city ghetto; distressed family situations. Verification required in the form of a narrative

statement of applicant and reference letter from high school or college counselor, family

pastor, or social worker.

-- Permanent rural residence in underserved counties—up to 2 points. Butte, Colusa, Del

Norte, Glenn, Lassen, Mendocino, Lake, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra,

Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba.

-- Leadership/community service—up to 3 points. Student will describe experience, and

provide documentation, such as a reference letter(s).