Fall 2026 Animal Care Specialist Admissions
Priority Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the program is full.
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
STEP 1: Complete the Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application for the year you are applying (previous applications do not count). Submit your application along with your essay and TEAS score (if you tested at NSCC).
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Essay
- TEAS scores
- Other supporting materials (see below)
STEP 2: 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.
STEP 3: 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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Program Questions
animalcare@northshore.edu
978-762-4048
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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.