Vanguard University

Vanguard accepts transfer units from regionally accredited community colleges and universities, AP, CLEP, IB and more. Check out our Transfer Credit Quick Guide for more information.

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 Two pathways to the BSN Pre-Licensure Degree

• Pre-Nursing for first-time freshmen and transfer students who need to complete prerequisite courses.
• Submit standard Undergraduate Application (under All Applicants above) by the January 15 Priority Deadline with all supporting documentation.
• Nursing for transfer students (current Vanguard undergraduates or transfers from other institutions) who have completed prerequisites and are ready to apply into the Nursing major.
  • Transfers from other institutions – submit standard Undergraduate Application (under All Applicants above) by the December 1 Early Action Deadline with all supporting documentation to be considered for March on-campus interview dates.
    • Qualified applicants (see BSN Admission Requirements below) will be invited to submit the Nursing Supplemental Application.

BSN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Additional Prerequisites – Students must successfully complete (C or better) Psychology and Statistics to graduate with a BSN degree.

TEAS Exam – Exam must be completed with a minimum score of 65 prior to December 16. 75 is the preferred score for admission consideration. Register for the TEAS exam online. 

Admission is competitive and preference will be given to students with at least a 3.0 cumulative and a 3.0 science prerequisite GPA.

The fall 2025 entering class of 31 students had an average 3.84 cumulative and 3.78 science prerequisite GPA and 85 TEAS exam score.
The fall 2024 entering class of 31 students had an average 3.8 cumulative and 3.75 science prerequisite GPA and 82 TEAS exam score.

Thank you for serving our country. At Vanguard, we care about our veterans and have built a supporting community of veteran students and staff who have been in your shoes. Are you ready to start your next chapter at a premier Christian college in California? Click here to start the application process.

Are you ready to start your next chapter at a premier Christian university in California?

• $45 non-refundable application fee
• Official Transcript(s) – all transcripts reflecting prior coursework must be submitted. Transcripts must be evaluated, not just translated, by an official agency.
• Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 80 on the web version. If English is the primary spoken language and medium of instruction at the institution(s) attended and at least two years of full-time study occurred at such institution(s), the TOEFL may be waived.
• Affidavit of Financial Support – Financial aid is not available. International students must submit an Affidavit of Financial Support affirming ability to pay the full cost of attendance. An original bank statement, in U.S. currency, reflecting bank balance availability in the full amount must be submitted. If sponsored by a government or other official agency, an official letter stating that the funding and/or scholarship is valid for use at Vanguard University must be submitted.
  • Fall 2025 Affidavit of Financial Support
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Students applying within the U.S. – must submit copies of their visa, I-94, and if on a student visa, copies of their I-20 A-B Form.

All materials must be received in the Admissions Office by the appropriate deadline date:

Fall deadline:

• June 1

Spring deadline:

• October 1

International students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum of 12 credits each semester. International students are not eligible for any financial aid with the exception of institutional talent scholarships. Click here for more information about the international student process.