Transfer to BC
Academic credit earned in regionally accredited institutions of higher education for comparable pre-licensure courses will be accepted for transfer. The student who is in good standing transferring from another Associate Degree Nurse program will be given credit for content already covered in his/her previous educational program.
Transferring students must meet the same eligibility requirements as Bakersfield College traditional nursing students including the repeat policy. Bakersfield College ADN students cannot exceed two nursing program failures. Students who have exceeded the allowable failure policy will not be considered.
Transfer Steps:
1. Enroll at Bakersfield College
Apply for Admission to Bakersfield College either in person at the Admissions and Records office or online
Please note - the transcript evaluation process can take up to 8-10 weeks from the time that they meet BC Records evaluation requirement policy. For the January application period your transcripts should be submitted to BC Records no later than November 1st. For the July application period, your transcripts should be submitted to BC Records no later than May 1st.
2. Have Your Transcripts Evaluated
Procedure for having your transcripts evaluated:
- Order an Official copy of your transcripts from your previous college(s);
- Submit the Official copy of your transcripts to BC Records along with a form “Request for Evaluation”. Please note that the evaluation process will not start until all transcripts listed on the form is received and you have submitted the Request for Evaluation form.
3. Submit an Advanced Placement/Transfer Application
Submit your unofficial transcript(s) with all course requirements completed along with Advanced Placement/Transfer Application and all supporting documents to the Nursing Program during the appropriate application periods for consideration.
4. Letter of Good Standing
All applicants must submit a Letter of Good Standing from your previous nursing program Director/Dean.
5. Course Descriptions
All applicants must submit course descriptions of the nursing courses they have successfully completed.
6. Appointment with the Nursing Dean/Director
Once all the above steps have been completed and the applicant is deemed eligible, the Nursing office will contact the applicant to schedule a time to speak to the Dean of Nursing.
