Application Requirements

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

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STEP 1: Complete the Application

Complete the application for the year for which you are applying; regardless of whether you are a new or current student (a previously submitted application does not count). Submit your application.

Required Documents

• Completed application
• Other supporting materials (see below)

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STEP 2: Submit High School Transcript or GED

Attach a copy of your high school transcript, high school diploma or GED score report. If you previously submitted the transcript or score report and attended classes within the past 5 years, then Enrollment likely has it on file. You can confirm by emailing: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu

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STEP 3: Communications Proficiency

There are many ways to demonstrate communications proficiency. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please attach that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.

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STEP 4: Math Proficiency

There are many ways to demonstrate math proficiency. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please attach that document to your application. If you have demonstrated proficiency with your high school GPA or with college level courses, this will be updated upon review of your submitted materials.

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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.