Academics & Admissions
Undergraduate Programs
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Fall and Spring Entry Admissions
Prelicensure program for entry into the nursing profession. Second Baccalaureate students, please apply to BSNA program.
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ADN-BSN
Fall and Spring Entry Admission
A collaborative model for academic progression in Nursing between SF State School of Nursing and designated California Community College (CCC) partners.
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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSNA)
Spring Entry Admission
The same as the regular BSN program. The Accelerated BSN Program is a four-semester program that includes the summer session (a 15-month program). For second Baccalaureate students only.
Applications Open: August 1 / Deadline: August 31
Graduate Programs
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Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM)
Fall Entry Admission
This prelicensure program is designed for students who possess a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and are seeking to enter the nursing profession. Graduates will earn a BSN and MSN degree upon completion of the program.
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Accelerated Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELM-A)
The program is suspended at this time.
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Fall Entry Admission
A program designed for California RNs with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Post Master's Certificate
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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNP)
Summer Entry Admission
This program is designed for California RNs with a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and a desire to become nurse practitioners.
School Nurse Credential Program
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School Nurse Services Credential
Fall Entry Admission
This program is specifically for California RNs who hold a California School Nurse Services Preliminary Credential, helping them fulfill the requirement to renew their credential before it expires.
All program information subject to change