San Diego State University Nursing
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Nursing transfers starts with CHEM 102, BIOL 211 and BIOL 211L; the full list is below.
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NursingMajor Requirements
San Diego State University Nursing Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Nursing major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Required
- CHEM 102 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry with Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 211 Fundamentals of Microbiology and BIOL 211L Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 212 Human Anatomy and BIOL 261 Human Physiology
Complete 1 of these
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
- BIOL 215 Biostatistics
- PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
Complete all of these
- NURS 202 Client Assessment
- NURS 206 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
- NURS 208 Pathophysiology
- NURS 219 Information Management for Professional Relationships
- NURS 221 Professional Formation A
Admission
What SDSU Says About Nursing Transfers
- All 8 nursing prerequisites must be finished by the end of fall 2026, with none in progress in spring 2027. Minimum cumulative GPA is 3.2.
- Minimum TEAS score is 80%. Applicants are ranked on the School of Nursing's 80-point admissions system.
- General education: SDSU says its own GE pattern, rather than Cal-GETC or CSU GE certification, is commonly used by nursing majors. Three of the eight prerequisites are GE courses: oral communication, written communication and critical thinking, each with a C or better.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: nursing.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu
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SDSU Nursing Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Nursing major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Nursing major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Nursing (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Nursing?
San Diego State University's Nursing major preparation includes CHEM 102, BIOL 211, BIOL 211L, BIOL 212, BIOL 261 and STAT 250, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Which community colleges have a SDSU Nursing transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Irvine Valley College, Las Positas College, MiraCosta College and 10 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Nursing major preparation.
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