Fall 2026 Radiologic Technology Admissions
Priority Application Deadline: January 9, 2026
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Applicants must attend a Radiologic Technology Information Session (between September 2025 - December 2025) to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Timeline: Information Sessions only occur in the fall (Sept – Dec)
Location: In-Person (Danvers Campus) & Virtual (Zoom)
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (5+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session.
Attendance will be recorded.
Take the ATI TEAS Exam
Exam Requirements:
- Preferred that TEAS are taken at NSCC (online TEAS exams not accepted)
- Exams taken in testing locations other than NSCC must adhere to the proctoring requirements with a secured browser.
- ATI TEAS Version 7 required
- Max 3 attempts per academic year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) regardless of the testing site and program to which they are applying.
- Tests from other locations require an official transcript from ATI (Order Here)
Minimum TEAS Scores
Reading: 69% | Math: 70% | Science: 50% | English: No Minimum
TEAS Exam Exemption
- If you hold a Bachelor's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education AND completed both Anatomy & Physiology I and II with a C grade or better within the last 10 years, the TEAS requirement is waived.
For information or concerns about the ATI TEAS Exam, please contact TEAS@northshore.edu.
Complete the Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application regardless of whether you are a new or current student.
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Essay
- TEAS scores
- Other supporting materials (see below)
Write & Submit Your Essay
A word-processed essay, written in the English language, must be attached for the year in which you are applying. The essay should be only 1 page in length and must answer all questions. Grammar and spelling are considered in addition to content and quality of your essay.
Prompt: Why you would like to pursue a career in Radiologic Technology?
- What qualities do you feel would make you a good candidate for our program?
Submit all previous College/University Transcripts
All official transcripts from previous colleges/universities must be sent directly to NSCC. If you’ve already submitted transcripts, you must send updated ones if you’ve completed additional coursework.
How to Submit
May be sent from your College(s) to NSCC:
1. Email: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
2. Mail:
NSCC Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Demonstrate Proficiency
Upload documentation to your application. Communications & Mathematics Proficiency can be demonstrated in multiple ways:
- SAT scores
- Accuplacer tests
- High school GPA
- College coursework
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Submit High School Transcript or GED
Upload your high school transcript or GED score report. If you submitted this within the last 5 years, confirm with SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.
Biology Requirement
Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
- BIO211 (grade C or higher)
- BIO101 or BIO105 (grade C or higher, no time limit)
- TEAS - Science Section (50% or higher, no time limit)
- LPN Certificate (no time limit)
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Science (no time limit)
- Within the last 5 calendar years:
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- High School Biology (C or higher)
- CLEP test (score 50 or higher)
- AP Biology Test (score 3 or higher)
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Chemistry Requirement
- High School or College Chemistry (C or higher, no time limit)
Math Requirement
Math proficiency and must meet ONE of the following (no time limit):
- MAT110 or equivalent (final grade C or higher)
- MAT002 or MAT061 (final grade C or higher completed Fall 2016 or later)
- Module 8 or higher
- Test Scores:
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- CEAR score of 54 or NGQA score of 262 or higher.
- Math ACT score of 22 or higher.
- SAT score of 510 or higher (pre-2016)
- SAT score of 540 or higher (2016 or later)
- College-level math course (C or higher)
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Contact Admissions
General Assistance
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
NSCC’s Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited with an 8-year term by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone 312-704-5300
Fax 312-704-5304
www.jrcert.org
mail@jrcert.org