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Fall 2027 MSN-DNP Application Process

Step 1. Apply to CSUB

August 1, 2026 - April 1, 2027

Cal State Apply

Step 2. Apply to the MSN-DNP Program

October 1, 2026 - April 15, 2027 (8:59 pm PST)

NursingCAS

Step 3. Submit Program Evaluation Fee

Due: April 22, 2027

CSUB Nursing

Step 1: CSUB Application

FILING PERIOD: AUGUST 1, 2026 - april 1, 2027

  • Apply to Cal State Apply.
  • Official transcripts and other university requirements must be submitted and received in the Office of Admissions and Records in order for your university application to be reviewed and processed.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (excluding CSUB) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records at CSUB.
  • Courses taken from a foreign university must have a course-by-course evaluation completed by an evaluations agency and sent to Admissions and Records and to NursingCAS. Please note: Foreign University evaluations may take months to complete.
  • Electronic delivery is the recommended method of delivery. Verify with the institution if you can request electronic transcripts.
  • When ordering transcripts, verify that CSUB is the intended recipient.  
  • If CSUB  not listed, use the following address below  
    • Electronic Delivery: incomingtranscripts@csub.edu

    • Paper/Hard Copy Delivery Address: CSUB-Graduate Admissions, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022

       

       

Step 2: MSN-DNP Program Application

FILING PERIOD: OCTOBER 1, 2026 - APRIL 15, 2027 (8:59 PM PST)

  • Apply to the MSN-DNP Program through NursingCAS.
  • Note: In NursingCAS, search for:
    • School: California State University-Bakersfield
    • Program: Select "MSN-DNP"
  • Unofficial transcripts are required to be submitted to NursingCAS from all applicants, including CSUB graduates. Upload the transcripts in the Academic Records section.
  • All applicants must ensure that grades through Fall 2026 are posted on your transcripts prior to sending to NursingCAS.  
  • Courses taken from a foreign university must have a course-by-course evaluation complete by an evaluations agency to be sent to NursingCAS.
  • Applicants with nursing courses from a foreign university must have a course-by-course evaluation completed by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). All evaluations (CGFNS and other approved evaluation services) and original foreign transcripts must be submitted with the application packet.

 

Step 3: Program Evaluation Fee

DUE DATE: APRIL 22, 2027

A $50 (non-refundable) nursing application evaluation fee is required.  Payments can be dropped off at the CSUB Nursing front office or mailed directly to the department. This fee is separate from the application fee required from Cal State Apply and NursingCAS.  

For money orders and checks, please make it out to "CSUB Department of Nursing."

California State University, Bakersfield
Department of Nursing, 29 RNC
ATTN: DNP Advisor
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311

In the memo section, please write your CSUB ID#.

 

Questions? Contact the Program Advisor.