Application Requirements

Registration for NSCC’s Funeral Service program is CLOSED for Fall 2025. All information sessions for Fall 2025 admissions have concluded.

Fall 2025 Funeral Service Admissions

Priority Application Deadline: Passed
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist 

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Step 1: Attend a Mandatory Information Session

Before applying, all students must attend an Information Session to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.

Location: Virtual (Zoom links will be sent 24 hours ahead of the session) & In-Person (Danvers Campus).
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (10+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session. Attendance will be recorded.

No Upcoming Sessions

For information or concerns about this program's info sessions, please email funeralservices@northshore.edu.

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Step 2: Complete the Application

Submit the Selective Admissions Application for the year you are applying (previous applications do not count).

Required Documents

• Completed application
• Essay (see Step 3)
• Other supporting materials (see below)

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Step 3: Write & Submit Your Essay

Upload your word-processed essay with your application. The essay should be approximately 1-2 pages in length and must answer all questions. 

Prompt: What led you to an interest in the field of funeral service?

• What do you feel you can contribute to this profession that is unique?
• Why do you feel you would be a good candidate for the funeral services program at NSCC?

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Step 4: Submit 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

1. Email: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
2. Mail:
   North Shore Community College
   Attn: Admissions/Human Services/ERP
   1 Ferncroft Rd.
   Danvers, MA 01923

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Step 5: 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

More on Communications Proficiency >
More on Math Proficiency >

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Step 6: 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.

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Additional Requirements

Submit a Detailed Resume

Include:

• Professional experience
• Volunteer experience
• Education
• Membership to professional organizations 
• Any funeral home experience (if applicable)

Submit a Letter of Recommendation

Applicants must submit ONE letter of recommendation. It is strongly preferred that the letter be from a licensed funeral professional or similar field. Enter the name and email of your reference into your application and a direct link to upload a letter of recommendation will be sent directly to them. (Your application will not be complete and able to be submitted until this has been entered).

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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.

American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)

The Funeral Service associate degree program at North Shore Community College is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816)233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org

National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates, and employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available at https://www.abfse.org/html/dir-ma.html.

NOTE: Students applying for admission to NSCC Funeral Service associate degree program should contact their respective state licensing agency regarding that state agency’s approval of this particular program of instruction.