California State University, Sacramento (Sac State) Traditional BSN - Fall 2025

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Hi everyone,

I'm starting this thread for those applying to Sacramento State's Traditional BSN program for Fall 2025. Let's use this space to share our experiences, questions, and support throughout the application process.

Hi all, I'll be applying to Sac State next fall and I was wondering if any of you know what exactly "environmental background" counts as? I go to community college in the Concord, Pleasant Hill area, and I'm not sure if my college counts as a local community college. Congrats on all your guys' acceptances :) 

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@myoonbun

Best of luck to you next year!!
 

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Local Admission Area

A student transferring with the majority of units from one or more of the following community colleges is considered to be in Sacramento State's local admission area: American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento City, Sierra, San Joaquin Delta, Solano, Woodland, and Yuba.

https://www.csus.edu/apply/admissions/application-process/transfer-process.html#ts-after-you-have-applied

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Hi Everyone,

I hope you are satisfied with the admissions decisions that were announced last week. Simple ways to improve your score include optional criteria; regardless of your background, volunteer experience can increase your score by up to 3 points. Additionally, I've heard that you don't need to be fluent to be considered proficient and to benefit from the bilingual evaluation points. I relied on a TEAS score in the high 90s and omitted a couple of Bs from my GPA to gain acceptance. I hope those assigned as alternates surpass the cutoff and receive an offer for a seat in the program. 

I attempted to apply during the Spring but wasn't ready because I had too many courses in progress, so I applied for Fall 2025 and was able to omit more from my GPA. Don't lose hope. If I can do it, so can you!

Congratulations if you are reading and will be joining me in the Fall!

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They started on their alternate list today! Accepted and SO excited!

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Dke93 said:

They started on their alternate list today! Accepted and SO excited!

Wonderful news! How many points did you get on the app? I wonder if the cut point has been decided as well.

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Dke93 said:

They started on their alternate list today! Accepted and SO excited!

SO HAPPY FOR YOU! How did it work when you received news? Did you have to reply to them in order to secure your spot, I would love to know 

-sincerely alternate #15 😅

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I'm alternate number 19 and I see that they have gone up to alternate number 10!!

I'm crossing my fingers and hoping enough people drop.

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Well if this cycle is anything like last time you are in. 32 people made it from the alternate list. 10 is a lot to get through the first week. I would say you have a chance! 

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CA_6227 said:

Well if this cycle is anything like last time you are in. 32 people made it from the alternate list. 10 is a lot to get through the first week. I would say you have a chance! 

Does anyone know if they've had their orientation yet? 

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Just got accepted as alternate number 19! So excited!!

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Congrats!!

SuzieKyoo said:

Does anyone know if they've had their orientation yet? 

Nursing Orientation is August 20th or something. University orientation is June 4th.

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Fiona Beyer said:

Just got accepted as alternate number 19! So excited!!

Congratulations!🍾🎉🎊🎈 

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