Second Bachelor's Admissions

California State University, Northridge is open for admission to second bachelor's degree applicants.  

Select the file tabs below to view the list of approved majors by term. The lists are cumulative. For example, the majors available for fall 2027 admission will also be available for spring 2028 and so on. Note, available majors can change each academic year or semester.  

With one of the degrees below, you're likely to find a career and make a difference in your community. Join the Matador nation!

Second Bachelor's Programs by Semester

BA - Deaf Studies 

BS - Health Administration 

RN-to-BSN Nursing (post-licensure) 

BS - Public Health 

BS - Business Administration / Financial Planning option 

BA - Central American Studies 

BS - Civil Engineering 

BS - Computer Engineering 

BS - Computer Information Technology 

BS - Computer Science 

BS - Construction Management 

BA - Deaf Studies 

BS - Electrical Engineering 

BS - Engineering Management Technology 

BA - Gender and Women’s Studies 

BS - Health Administration 

BS - Manufacturing Systems Engineering 

BS - Mechanical Engineering 

RN-to-BSN Nursing (post-licensure) 

BS - Public Health 

BA - Art / Animation option* 

BA - Art / Art Education option* 

BA - Art / Art History option* 

BA - Art / Communication Design option* 

BA - Art / Studio Art option* 

BS - Business Administration / Financial Planning option 

BA - Central American Studies 

BA - Child and Adolescent Development / Applied Developmental Science option 

BS - Child and Adolescent Development / Early Childhood Development option 

BS - Civil Engineering 

BS - Computer Engineering 

BS - Computer Information Technology 

BS - Computer Science 

BS - Construction Management 

BA - Deaf Studies 

BS - Electrical Engineering 

BS - Engineering Management Technology 

BA - Gender and Women’s Studies 

BS - Geology / Geology option 

BS - Geology / Geophysics option 

BS - Health Administration 

BS - Kinesiology / Applied Fitness, Active Lifestyle, Strength, and Conditioning option 

BS - Kinesiology / Dance option 

BS - Kinesiology / Exercise Science option

BS - Kinesiology / Sport Studies option 

BS - Manufacturing Systems Engineering 

BS - Mechanical Engineering 

RN-to-BSN Nursing (post-licensure) 

BS - Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science / Food Science option 

BA - Philosophy 

BS - Public Health 

BS - Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management 

*The B.A. in Art options are subject to CSUN and CSU Chancellor’s Office approvals if implemented earlier than spring 2028. 

How to Apply as a Second Bachelor's Student

If you are a post-baccalaureate student who holds a recognized bachelor's degree from a nationally  accredited institution*, you may pursue a program leading to a second bachelor's degree in the majors that are approved for your chosen semester of admission. Please see the list of available programs at the top of this page.

Please note: The major may not be the same as your previously awarded degree.

Is a Second Bachelor’s Degree Right for You?

We encourage you to consult with a department advisor to determine whether a second bachelor's degree or a graduate program better meets your needs.

Before applying, please review Programs Leading to Licensure or Credentialing.

Find Your Pathway to Admission

*Note, for “nationally” or “institutionally” accredited institutions, visit U.S. Department of Education list of Institutional Accrediting Agencies.

Submit your Cal State Apply application* during the following filing periods:

You'll also want to make sure you apply for financial aid and scholarships in a timely manner. Also note the transcript deadlines on this page.

* Important: If you are returning to CSUN to complete a second bachelor’s degree that you have already started at CSUN, you do not need to reapply. Visit Returning Undergraduate Students for application instructions.

SPRING 2027 admission:

  • Applications are accepted from July 1 to Oct. 15, 2026 for all majors.

FALL 2027 admission:

NOTE: Athletes, veterans and international transfer applicants should work with their respective CSUN admissions offices.

A second bachelor's degree applicant is admitted to CSUN as a graduate student. Therefore, you are eligible to apply for a second bachelor’s degree if you meet all the following admission requirements:

  1. Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a formerly "regionally" accredited institution;* and

  2. Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; and

  3. Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
    • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units, or
    • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions, or
    • Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
      • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
      • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.

You must also be applying to one of the following approved, second bachelor's majors:

  • Deaf Studies
  • Health Administration
  • Nursing: RN-to-BSN option (post-licensure)
  • Public Health

*Note, “regionally” accredited institutions are now referred to as “nationally” or “institutionally” accredited. See the U.S. Department of Education list of Institutional Accrediting Agencies.

Your first bachelor’s degree must be completed by:

  • The end of the fall term before the fall semester in which you intend to enroll. 
  • The end of the summer term before the spring semester in which you intend to enroll.

If you are not pursuing one of the above approved majors, we encourage you to consult with a program coordinator to determine whether a second bachelor's degree or a graduate program better meets your needs.

Explore CSUN degrees and programs.

It's a good idea to get everything you'll need for your application ready. As a transfer applicant, you'll need:

  • Unofficial transcripts. You will be required to enter all completed courses as well as those currently in progress and those you plan to take in the future.
  • Social Security number, if you have one.
  • Your citizenship status. Please note this is for CSU tuition purposes and will not affect your admission application.
  • Application fee of $70. Due at the time of submission and can only be paid by credit or debit card.

Once you're ready, create an account and complete your application on Cal State Apply, the CSU's online application system.*

In Cal State Apply, you’ll be asked to complete your Extended Profile to set up your application.

  • For your degree goal, select “Second Bachelor’s Degree and Beyond.”

  • Be sure to complete your Extended Profile correctly as the answers to these questions will control which programs are available for you to select from and the deadlines you are required to meet.

Carefully review your information before submitting.

* Important: If you are returning to CSUN to complete a second bachelor’s degree that you have already started at CSUN, you do not need to submit a Cal State Apply application. Visit Returning Undergraduate Students for application instructions.

After you apply, watch for an email from our office with the information you'll need to activate your CSUN Portal and email account. Once you've set up an account, you can check your application status. You can expect your admission decision to be available in the CSUN Portal as early as mid-March for fall and mid-November for spring.

Learn more about account activation at CSUN user ID and password.


Send us your official transcripts for:

  • All courses taken at other colleges and universities previously attended even if the coursework was not completed, and

  • All college courses in which you are currently enrolled in order to meet one or more prerequisites for the second bachelor’s degree you are applying to (preliminary, work-in-progress transcripts), and

  • Your final transcripts for prerequisite work-in-progress as soon as you complete the courses and grades are posted.* 

If you previously attended CSUN, you do not need to send CSUN transcripts. Only submit transcripts for course work completed elsewhere after leaving CSUN.

Please refer to the "Transcript Submission Information" section below.

What To Do After You Apply

Transcript Submission Information

How to Submit Transcripts

  • Paper transcripts must be received in sealed, unopened envelopes. Ask your previous school(s) to send your official transcripts to:

    California State University, Northridge
    Office of the Registrar
    18111 Nordhoff Street
    Northridge, CA 91330-8207
    U.S.A.
     
  • For electronic transcripts, choose "CSU Northridge" as the recipient. If this option is not available, use registrar@csun.edu as the recipient email address.
  • If you have any California community college transcripts, please review eTranscript California and have the transcripts sent through this system.
  • You may also hand deliver transcripts in sealed, unopened envelopes to the Office of the Registrar, Records and Registration window, Student Services Center, Bayramian Hall lobby (BH 100) during our business hours.
  • Please do not send duplicate paper and electronic transcripts.

Transcript Deadlines

Transcripts for Coursework

Official transcripts showing completion of your previous degree must be received electronically, postmarked or hand delivered to the Office of Admissions by the following due dates:

  • Fall Admission
    • Preliminary transcript deadline (including prerequisite work in progress): Feb. 15
    • Final transcript deadline: July 15

  • Spring Admission

    • Preliminary transcript deadline (including prerequisite work in progress): Oct. 1. If applying between Oct. 1 and 15, submit preliminary transcripts as soon as possible.
    • Final transcript deadline: Jan. 15

All coursework for your first bachelor’s degree and any prerequisite courses for the second bachelor’s degree must be completed by:

  • The end of the fall term before the fall semester in which you intend to enroll.
  • The end of the summer term before the spring semester in which you intend to enroll.

Additional Information

International Transfer Students

As an international student pursuing a second bachelor's degree, you'll have a few extra steps. Get the information you need to apply.

Review International Second Bachelor's Student Details.

Veteran Students

If you're a veteran transfer student or the dependent of a veteran, our Office of Veterans Affairs will review your benefits documents and guide you through the application process.

Learn More About Veteran Student Details.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

As one of the largest communities of Deaf and hard-of-hearing college students in the country, we have tons of extra resources. If you're an incoming transfer student who is Deaf or hard-of-hearing, explore NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and register for our prospective Student Access and Accommodation System (SAAS) following the steps at NCOD: How to Apply.