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Transfer Student Orientation Information
The School of Nursing requires all newly-admitted Pre-Nursing and Nursing students to attend a University Transfer Orientation before registering in any courses. This applies to 2nd Bachelor degree students, as well. It is to your advantage to attend the earliest Orientation that fits with your schedule and is available, as you will be registering for courses as part of Orientation.
Students preparing to enter any of our Fall 2009, or later, Nursing Programs can enter the University as a Pre-Nursing Student. Applications were due to the School of Nursing between Oct. 1, 2008 and Nov. 30, 2008 for entry to our Fall 2009 Generic/Basic BSN Program. Our allocated funding from the State allows us to admit 40 students into the Fall 2009 Generic/Basic BSN program.
RN-to-BSN and Accelerated BSN: These programs are being offered through the University Office of Extended Learning Please check the Extended Learning Web site for updates and further information about this program.
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For all Nursing Students:
Like all other CSU Nursing Programs, admission to the University does not guarantee your admission into a Nursing Program. All students enter the University designated as a Pre-Nursing student, until being admitted directly into one of our Nursing programs. For students who are admitted directly into a Nursing program, they will officially change their major to Nursing while attending a University Orientation. All students must apply separately to the School of Nursing for admission to a Nursing program. See the Nursing Web site for more details (www.csusm.edu/nursing). We are here to help you be successful in being admitted to a Nursing program! |
Frequently Asked Questions for entry in Fall 2009
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1. What to Expect at Orientation |
The Advising/Registration Portion of Orientation: You will be attending a special advising session as part of Orientation, specific to your major. You will be learning the lower and upper-division requirements for your major, in addition to other University graduation requirements. As the staff advisors for the Nursing major, we will spend this time with you (along with a small group of students) and assist you in selecting and reserving your courses for Fall 2009.
All newly-admitted Transfer Students will be receiving a personalized advising worksheet, prepared for you in advance, and based on the transcripts received in the University Admissions Office up through the time that you are officially admitted to the University. This is why it’s important to bring copies of transcripts for your courses taken in Spring and/or Summer 2009, as these later transcripts may not be available to us prior to the Orientation sessions.
As part of each Orientation Session, you will be reserving your courses for Fall 2009. We will assist you with the actual registration process while still in this group.
It's best to come prepared knowing which days and times you have available for taking courses. To increase your range of courses available to you, identify several different days and blocks of time in which you’ll be able to take courses. Try to keep your options open. If you are working, talk with your employer before attending an Orientation about possible shifts in your work schedule to accommodate course availability.
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2. Bring Copies of AP Test Scores and any College Transcripts with You |
Bring copies of your transcripts from other colleges or universities you attended, if any, and AP test or IB scores. For advising purposes at Orientation, these can be unofficial or photo copies. This is especially critical for courses you will be completing in Spring 2009.
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3. Review the CSU Fees and Prompt Payment Deadlines |
This is very important! Be sure to review the CSU Fee Structure and Prompt Payment Deadlines prior to attending Orientation. Visit the following Web site well in advance of attending Orientation, so that you can be prepared for your payment of fees or make other arrangements, if needed, for the Installment Payment Plan.
http://www.csusm.edu/sfs/index.htm
For information on Financial Aid opportunities, visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Web site: http://www.csusm.edu/finaid/
(Remember, VISA, is not an accepted form of payment for your fees.)
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4. Frequently Asked Questions |
Will an Advisor be present at Orientation for me to consult with about specific questions?
There may be up to 30 students in our group of Nursing students at any particular Orientation session. While we will be available to walk around, after the presentation, to assist students briefly with questions, we cannot do extensive one-on-one advising during Orientation. Beginning with your first semester here at Cal State San Marcos, you will be able to schedule an individualized 30-minute advising appointment. Walk-in advising is available for the first 2 weeks of each semester. Our offices are located in the SMACC Building, Suite 201.
Can I meet with an Advisor prior to Orientation?
Because we spend quite a bit of time with you during Orientation to fully explain your major and other graduation requirements, we do not meet individually with students prior to the start of the Fall semester. We can assure you that you will get the help you need, as part of Orientation, to understand your major and to register for your Fall 2009 courses.
We look forward to seeing you at Orientation!
Your Nursing Academic Advisors,
Laurie Lindeneau and Nancy Kingsley