Cal State Long Beach · School of Nursing BSN
CSULB Nursing CASPer Test: Fall 2027 Dates, Registration and Deadlines
Yes, CSULB's BSN program requires every applicant to take CASPer. For fall 2027, two sittings remain: Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 10:00 AM PST, and you must test before the February 1 BSN application deadline. Book United States Casper 1 (CSP-10100) under “Nursing – Undergraduate”. One common mix-up: the CSU system's “CASPER” website is an admissions resource, not this test.
Who has to take CASPer for CSULB nursing?
Every BSN applicant. CSULB's BSN program page says all applicants must complete Casper for the 2026/27 cycle and lists it as required for each applicant category:
| Applicant type | Cal State Apply | CSULB supplemental | School of Nursing BSN app | CASPer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current CSULB pre-nursing students | Already done | Already done | Required | Required |
| Transfer applicants | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Second bachelor's applicants | Required | Not required | Required | Required |
CSULB says CASPer complements its other review tools and is part of its effort to make selection fairer and more objective. It does not publish a weighting or a minimum quartile.
CSULB CASPer dates for fall 2027
CSULB lists four fall sittings and says they are the only testing dates for its program, with no additional tests likely. Times below are Pacific, as CSULB lists them; status is as of November 14, 2026.
| Sitting | Time (Pacific) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM PDT | Passed |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM PST | Passed |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM PST | Open |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | 10:00 AM PST | Last sitting |
Acuity's Dates and Fees tool shows the same sittings in Eastern time (8:00 PM EST on December 3; 1:00 PM EST on January 16) with a distribution deadline of January 29, 2027. If you need testing accommodations, CSULB says to submit Acuity's request forms at least four weeks before your sitting, so for January 16 that means by December 19, 2026.
About the length: CSULB's page describes a 90–110 minute test. Acuity's current 2026–27 format is 11 scenarios in about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks (Acuity format article). Block out the longer time for setup.
How to register for CASPer for CSULB
- Create an Acuity Insights account using the same email as your School of Nursing BSN application.
- Choose the United States, the 2026–2027 cycle and the program Nursing – Undergraduate. The test is United States Casper 1 (CSP-10100), which CSULB calls the Undergraduate Health Sciences exam.
- Select California State University, Long Beach – School of Nursing as a recipient.
- Book December 3 or January 16 at least three days ahead, and run the system check.
- Pay $50 USD; each additional school is $20 USD. Fees are non-refundable and valid for this cycle only.
CSULB says results are forwarded automatically, so you do not submit them. It asks you to check your application email regularly because the test schedule can be updated. You will need a desktop or laptop with a webcam and microphone; phones and tablets are not supported. See CASPer system requirements.
The full CSULB fall 2027 timeline
CASPer is one of several deadlines. From CSULB's BSN page:
- Cal State Apply: August 1 to November 30. Choose “Nursing BS”, not “Nursing BS – RN”; CSULB says applications to the wrong objective cannot be processed.
- CSULB Enrollment Services supplemental application: February, transfer applicants only.
- School of Nursing BSN application: October 1 to February 1.
- Prerequisites: complete by February 1, 2027; they cannot be in progress after that date.
- CASPer: taken by February 1; last sitting January 16, 2027.
- Admission notices: late April, by email.
Spring-entry applicants follow a separate cycle with Cal State Apply in July and August, a September 21 BSN application deadline and spring CASPer sittings from May to September.
CASPer vs the CSU “CASPER” website
Search for “CSULB CASPER” and you will also find the California State University's CASPER, short for Campus Admission-Specific Practices and Enrollment Resources. The CSU describes it as information on admission, enrollment and orientation at each campus, written mainly for counselors, parents and advisers. It is not a test and has nothing to do with Acuity.
The test CSULB Nursing requires is Acuity Insights' CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics), a situational judgment test. If you are a nursing applicant, the CSU CASPER pages cannot register you for the test; only your Acuity Insights account can. For the basics, see what the CASPer test is.
Other CSU nursing schools on the same test
Acuity lists four CSU nursing programs under United States Casper 1 for 2026–27. One test covers all of them; add each as a distribution.
| CSU School of Nursing | Last accepted sitting | Distribution deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | Jan 16, 2027 | Jan 29, 2027 |
| Fullerton | Feb 4, 2027 | Feb 17, 2027 |
| Chico | Feb 23, 2027 (Acuity calls it the final fall opportunity) | Mar 8, 2027 |
| Sacramento | No sittings left this cycle | Sep 16, 2026 (passed) |
Applying to CSULB and Fullerton or Chico? Your CSULB deadline is the earliest, so a January 16 sitting or earlier works for all three. For nursing programs elsewhere, see CASPer for nursing school.
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Original practice prompt
You volunteer at a hospital information desk. A visitor arrives upset because they have waited over an hour to hear about a family member in surgery. They raise their voice and say no one cares. You do not have access to medical information, and the surgical team has not posted an update.
- What would you say and do?
- The visitor asks you to just tell them whether the surgery is going well. How would you respond?
Compare sample answers for try an original question pair before opening the samples
A response to improve
I would tell them to calm down because shouting won't make the surgery go faster, and that the nurses are busy. If they keep yelling I'd call security.
Stronger sample answers
Question 1: I would acknowledge how hard the wait is: 'An hour without news is really stressful. I'd like to help you get an update.' I'd explain that I can't see medical information myself, then contact the surgical waiting area or the staff member who handles family updates and tell the visitor when I'll check back. I'd offer a quieter place to wait if one is available. If their distress grew or they seemed unwell, I'd get help from staff, not to remove them but to support them.
Question 2: I would be honest that I don't know and can't share medical information even if I did, because that has to come from the care team who can answer their questions properly. I wouldn't guess or offer reassurance I can't back up. I'd tell them exactly what I've done to request an update and when I'll follow up, and then I would actually follow up at that time.
Why this reasoning is stronger
The stronger answers name the visitor's feelings, stay honest about the volunteer's limits and take a concrete step to get information from the right person. The weak answer escalates the conflict and treats distress as a security problem.
Change one fact: A staff member tells you an update will take another hour. How would you share that with the visitor?
Time it with the limits in the format guide above. This is an original CasperCoach exercise, not a CSULB or Acuity question; CASPer does not test nursing knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CSULB nursing require CASPer?+
Yes. CSULB's School of Nursing says all BSN applicants must complete Casper for the 2026/27 admissions cycle, including current pre-nursing students, transfer applicants and second-bachelor's applicants.
Which CASPer test do I book for CSULB?+
CSULB tells you to register for the Undergraduate Health Sciences (CSP-10100) exam, which Acuity's booking tool lists as United States Casper 1 (CSP-10100). Choose 'Nursing – Undergraduate' and then California State University, Long Beach – School of Nursing.
Is the CSU 'CASPER' website the same as the CASPer test?+
No. The CSU's CASPER (Campus Admission-Specific Practices and Enrollment Resources) is an information resource on admission and enrollment practices across CSU campuses. The CASPer test is Acuity Insights' situational judgment test that CSULB Nursing requires.
Do I need to send my CASPer result to CSULB?+
No. CSULB says results are forwarded automatically once you select CSU Long Beach as a recipient, and that you do not need to submit them yourself.
Can I take CASPer after February 1 for fall 2027?+
No. CSULB says fall applicants must take CASPer by the BSN application deadline of February 1, and that its listed sittings are the only testing dates for the program. The last fall 2027 sitting is January 16, 2027.
Sources and scope
Checked November 14, 2026 against CSULB School of Nursing's BSN program page, Acuity's Dates and Fees tool (United States, Nursing – Undergraduate, 2026–27), Acuity's format article and the CSU's CASPER resource page. This page covers fall 2027 BSN admission; CSULB's page and your Acuity reservation are the final word. The practice exercise is original AI-assisted CasperCoach material. CasperCoach is independent of CSULB, the CSU and Acuity Insights.