BSN Admission Information
We at San Jacinto College are excited to help you take the next step in your nursing career. As you prepare to apply for our BSN program, it’s important to understand our application requirements. This will help you put your best foot forward. Let’s dive in!
How to Enroll
Application Requirements
To apply for the RN-to-BSN program, you must:
- Meet with a program advisor in the Advising Career and Transfer Department (ACT).
- Hold an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) degree from an accredited institution.
- Hold a grade of C or higher in all previous nursing transfer courses.
- Hold an unencumbered Texas RN licensure. Your Licensure must be valid throughout the program.
- Be currently employed as a professional nurse (employment verification is required).
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, while in the RN-to-BSN program.
- Submit one recommendation letter from a healthcare employer (supervisor) or former nursing faculty.
Application Periods
Spring 2025
Sept. 12 - Jan. 6
Fall 2025
April 14 - Aug. 4
Application Resources
- RN-to-BSN Program PDF
- BSN Online Application
You'll need your student ID (G number) and login information to apply.
Pro tip: If your application times out, close all browser windows and try again or open the application link via InPrivate Window (Edge) or InCognito Window (Chrome). - BSN Employment Verification Form
- RN-to-BSN Student Affiliation Agreement
4 Steps to Apply
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Apply to San Jac
If you’re not enrolled at San Jac, apply here first. Once you’re accepted, you will receive your San Jac ID (G number), which you will need for the next step.
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Get Your Pre-Reqs in Order
Make sure you’ve completed, or are in the process of completing your pre-requisite courses.
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Show Us Your Work
Complete the online employment verification form.
Admissions Rubric
The RN-to-BSN program is a competitive program to enter. Selection is based on the following admissions rubric.
Please note that you can apply to the program even if you haven’t finished all the required courses yet. However, your application won’t show your final grades, which may make it harder for you to get in. You also get more points based on our admissions rubric for courses you’ve completed. Because of this, we recommend you complete all your courses before applying. Additionally, this will help you do well in the upper-level nursing courses once you’re in the program.
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Criteria |
Points |
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San Jacinto College Graduate Living within College’s service district |
20 10 |
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Cumulative GPA 3.5 – 4.0 3.0 – 3.49 2.5 – 2.99 |
25 20 15 |
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Completion of Academic/General Education Courses ALL academic courses completed. 1 – 4 academic courses remaining >5 academic courses remaining. |
25 15 0 |
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BIOL 1322 grade |
A = 15 B = 10 C = 5 In Progress/No grade = 0 |
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CHEM 1305 or CHEM 1311 grade, lecture |
A = 15 B = 10 C = 5 In Progress/No grade = 0 |
Requirements After Admission
- Register with CastleBranch for immunization and documentation tracking. Use the package code JC18dtim.
- Provide proof of current immunization status
- Provide proof of current American Heart Association Health Care Providers CPR (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. You must submit a renewed card if the CPR certification expires during the program
- Pass a drug screen (coordinated by CastleBranch)
- Register with CastleBranch for immunization and documentation tracking. Use the package code JC18dtim.
- Provide proof of current immunization status
- Provide proof of current American Heart Association Health Care Providers CPR (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. You must submit a renewed card if the CPR certification expires during the program
- Pass a drug screen (coordinated by CastleBranch)
As part of the BSN program, you will be studying in facilities outside of the College during clinicals, practicums, and other experiential instances. During these times, you will be required to comply with the immunization policies of each facility to be able to participate. These requirements are implemented by the outside facilities and are not mandated by San Jac. Failure to meet the immunization requirements may limit your ability to complete the program. It may also delay your graduation date. San Jac does not process exemptions. You must address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning site.
We use CastleBranch to document and track immunization records, drug screenings, and more. Please create an account and use the code JC18dtim to complete the order process for the RN-to-BSN program CastleBranch Requirements.
