Casper for nursing school: which programs ask for it
Which nursing programs in Canada and the US require Casper for 2026–27, the Casper 1 test they list, how much it counts, and one school that dropped it.
Key facts
- Undergraduate nursing programs usually ask for Casper 1, not Casper 2.
- In Canada, Assiniboine, Brandon University and UPEI require Casper. UPEI weights it at 30%.
- In the US, CSU Long Beach, CSU Fullerton and MSU Denver require Casper for 2026–27 or fall 2027.
- The University of Saskatchewan’s nursing program no longer requires Casper, starting with fall 2027 applicants.
Casper shows up in nursing admissions in both countries, mostly at the undergraduate level. That matters for which test you book: undergraduate programs usually ask for Casper 1.
Canada
- Assiniboine College (practical nursing): Casper is part of competitive entry, using Canada Casper 1 English (CSP-10200). For programs starting in September 2027, January 2028 or May 2028, Assiniboine says to select the 2026–27 admissions cycle. Snapshot and Duet are not required.1
- Brandon University (Bachelor of Nursing): applicants are “required to complete a Casper test through Acuity Insights,” using Canada Casper 1 (English) (CSP-10200). Remaining 2027 dates include February 21, March 2 and March 18.2
- UPEI (BScN): “All applicants are required to complete Casper as part of their application for the 2026–2027 admissions cycle,” and it’s worth 30% of the overall admission score.3
United States
- CSU Long Beach (BSN): “All applicants are required to complete Casper as part of their application for the 2026/27 admissions cycle,” using the Undergraduate Health Sciences test (CSP-10100).4
- CSU Fullerton (upper division transfer BSN): Casper is required for fall 2027 admission.5
- MSU Denver (traditional and accelerated): “All applicants are required to complete the Casper Assessment as part of their nursing application.”6
One school dropped it
The University of Saskatchewan says: “New for Fall 2027 Applicants - The Casper situational judgement test is no longer required.”7
Nursing programs often run several Casper dates through the winter. Check that your date gets your score to the program before its deadline.
Questions
Which Casper test do nursing applicants take?
Usually Casper 1. Canadian programs here list Canada Casper 1 (CSP-10200), and CSU Long Beach lists the US Undergraduate Health Sciences test (CSP-10100). Always use the code your program lists.
Do nursing programs require Snapshot or Duet?
Assiniboine says Snapshot video and Duet are not required for its applicants.
Sources
- Assiniboine College. Casper assessmentsassiniboine.net · Accessed October 2026
- Brandon University, Faculty of Health Studies. Casper testbrandonu.ca · Accessed October 2026
- University of Prince Edward Island. Nursingupei.ca · Accessed October 2026
- California State University, Long Beach, School of Nursing. BSN programcsulb.edu · Accessed October 2026
- California State University, Fullerton, School of Nursing. Upper Division Transfer BSN admission requirementsnursing.fullerton.edu · Accessed October 2026
- Metropolitan State University of Denver. Traditional and accelerated nursing optionsmsudenver.edu · Accessed October 2026
- University of Saskatchewan. Nursing admissionsadmissions.usask.ca · Accessed October 2026
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