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During ABSN Program Virtual Information Sessions, participants will gain valuable insights into the program’s application process, requirements, deadlines, financial aid options, and more. The next ABSN Program Virtual Information Session is on:
Monday, October 28, 2024
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Please review the ABSN Program Prerequisites.
Please review the ABSN Program Roadmap.
- The ABSN Program admits once per year for every summer term (June).
- The Summer 2025 application cycle will remain a digital application process utilizing the NursingCAS website for application and documentation submission. Please submit all documentation through NursingCAS. Please do not submit your Cal State Apply application in the Fall.
- The ABSN Program application cycle will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and will close on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
- All ABSN Program application materials must be submitted via NursingCAS. Please do not submit any program application materials to the Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing.
- ABSN Application Procedure
Please read the ABSN Program's Frequently Asked Questions document.
The ABSN program is a self-support program offered through the College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE).
The per-semester unit cost is $595, plus other related fees and expenses.
Financial aid opportunities are available to continuing students who wish to complete their degree in this program. Options include loans, scholarships, and grants. Federal student loans and grants may be available when students are fully matriculated at Cal State LA, during the fall and depending on each student’s submitted Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). File your FAFSA here.
For more information about financial aid, please visit the College of Professional and Global Education's website, or contact Tom Lau, Financial Aid Advisor for the College of Professional and Global Education.
Please read Cal State LA's Non-Discrimination Policy.
Join our interest list to learn more about the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
To seek academic advisement, please contact the ABSN Faculty Program Coordinator. Please note that we are no longer scheduling individual advisement appointments. Virtual drop-in advisement sessions are available on Fridays on the following dates/times:
Fall 2024: September 6, 2024 – December 13, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m.
Spring 2025: April 11, 2025 – May 9, 2025, 12 – 4 p.m.
Please use this link for drop-in advisement.