Application Requirements

NSCC’s Radiologic Technology program is CLOSED for Fall 2025. 

Fall 2025 Radiologic Technology 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 a Radiologic Technology Information Session (between August 2024 - June 2025) to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.

Timeline: Information Sessions only occur in the fall (Sept – Dec)
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus)
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.

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION DETAILS

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Step 2: 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)
• 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.

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Step 3: 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 4)
• TEAS scores 
• Other supporting materials (see below)

NSCC’s Radiologic Technology program is CLOSED for Fall 2025

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Step 4: Write & Submit Your Essay

Upload your word-processed essay, written in the English language, with your application. The essay must answer all questions. 

Prompt: Why you would like to pursue a career in Radiologic Technology? 

• What qualities make you a strong candidate for the program?

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Step 5: 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:
   NSCC Admissions Office
   1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923

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Step 6: 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 7: 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

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:
  • High School Biology (C or higher)
  • CLEP test (score 50 or higher)
  • AP Biology Test (score 3 or higher)

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, MAT002, or MAT061 (C or higher)
• Module 8 or higher
• Test Scores:
  • CEAR: (54 or above) or NGQA: (262 or higher)
  • ACT: 22 or higher
  • SAT: 510 or higher (pre-2016) / 540 or higher (2016 or later)
  • College-level math course (C or higher)

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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