Application Requirements

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

Fall 2025 Admissions

Priority Application Deadline: Closed
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.

Timeline: Information Sessions only occur in the fall (Sept. – Dec)
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
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 hpadmin@northshore.edu.

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Step 2: Take the ATI TEAS Exam

Exam Requirements:

• Must be taken at NSCC (online TEAS exams not accepted)
• 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 and have completed Anatomy & Physiology I & II with a C or better, 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 Online 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 (if taken at NSCC, these will be attached automatically)
• Other supporting materials (see below)

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Step 4: Write & Submit Your Essay

Upload your word-processed essay with your application. The essay should be typed and must answer all questions. 

Prompt: Why do you think you’ll be successful as a radiologic technology student? 

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

Chemistry Requirement

• High School or College Chemistry (C or higher, no time limit)

Math Requirement

Applicants 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 NGQA: 262+
  • ACT: 22+
  • SAT: 510+ (pre-2016) / 540+ (2016+)
  • 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