Fresno State Nursing, RN to BSN
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Fresno State lists for Nursing, RN to BSN transfers starts with ENGL 10, CHEM 3A and COMM 3; the full list is below.
99 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Fresno State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Fresno State Nursing, RN to BSN Major Preparation
The courses Fresno State lists as Nursing, RN to BSN major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Fresno State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division prerequisites
Complete all of these
- ENGL 10 Accelerated Academic Literacy
- CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry
Complete 1 of these
- COMM 3 Fundamentals of Public Communication
- COMM 7 Persuasion
- COMM 8 Group Discussion
Complete 1 of these
- SOC 3 Critical Thinking about Society
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 11 Elementary Statistics
- PH 92 Public Health Statistics
Other degree requirements
Complete all of these
- PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
- Arts/Humanities (A/H)
- Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
- Multicultural/International (M/I)
Also listed by Fresno State
Fresno State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
- BIOL 20 Introductory Microbiology
- BIOL 67A Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 67B Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- PHIL 20 Moral Questions
- PSYCH 10 Introduction to Psychology
1 of these
- SOC 3 Critical Thinking about Society
- SOC 1 Principles of Sociology
- ANTH 2 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fresno State have a Nursing, RN to BSN major for transfer students?
Yes. Fresno State offers Nursing, RN to BSN and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Nursing, RN to BSN?
Fresno State's Nursing, RN to BSN major preparation includes ENGL 10, CHEM 3A, COMM 3, COMM 7, COMM 8 and SOC 3, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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