Fall 2027 Respiratory Care Admissions
Priority Deadline: until full, however it is best to get all documents in by April 1st.
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Attendance at a Respiratory Care Information Session (between September 2026 - May 2027) is required before applying to the Respiratory Care program to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus). Check each date for the specific location.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Attendance: Sessions begin promptly at the scheduled time. Late arrivals (5+ minutes) will not
be admitted and must attend a future session. Attendance will be recorded.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
3:00 - 4:00pm
Register for the September 23 session - once registered, Zoom link will be sent
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
3:00 - 4:00pm
Register for the October 14 session - once registered, Zoom link will be sent
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
3:00 - 4:00pm
Danvers Campus, Health Professions and Student Services building, 2nd floor, room
221
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
3:00 - 4:00pm
Register for the December 9 session - once registered, Zoom link will be sent
Take the ATI TEAS Exam
Exam Requirements:
- Preferred that TEAS are taken at NSCC (online TEAS exams not accepted at this time)
- ATI TEAS Version 7 required.
- Max 3 attempts per academic year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) regardless of the testing site and program to which they are applying.
- Tests from other locations require an official transcript from ATI (Order Here)
- Students whose score reports reflect that they have tested more than two times require an official transcript from ATI (Order Here)
NSCC reserves the right to verify all TEAS score reports.
Exams taken at locations other than NSCC must adhere to proctoring requirements with
a secured browser.
Required TEAS sections
- Reading (65% or higher)
- Math (60% or higher)
- Science (44% or higher)
- English (any score)
TEAS Exam Exemption
- Applicants who have earned a Bachelor of Science degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will have the TEAS requirement waived.
For information or concerns about the ATI TEAS Exam, please contact TEAS@northshore.edu.
Complete the Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application regardless of whether you are a new or current student.
Required Documents
- Completed application
- RSP Information Session
- Essay
- TEAS scores
- Other supporting materials (see below)
Write & Submit Your Essay
(Essays submitted with this application must be your own original work. More details can be found in the online application.)
A word-processed essay written in the English language must be submitted for the year in which you are applying. (Essay should be 1 - 2 pages in length and answer all questions.)
1. Please state why you would like to pursue a career in Respiratory Care and what qualities do you feel would make you a good candidate for our program?
2. Identify strategies you will use to ensure success in the Respiratory Care Program.
Submit all previous College/University 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
May be sent from your College(s) to NSCC:
1. Email: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
2. Mail:
NSCC Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Transfer Students Requirements
Transfer students from an accredited Respiratory Care program must submit the following:
- Official transcript verifying enrollment in Respiratory Care courses within the last three years.
- Course syllabi from all previously completed Respiratory Care courses.
- Transcripts must be sent electronically or official copies must be mailed.
Additional documents can be emailed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.
Applicants must review all Respiratory Care program policies.
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
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.
Biology Requirement
Applicants must meet ONE of the following courses or testing options OR submit a written plan explaining how this requirement will be completed by the end of the Spring 2027 semester:
- BIO211 (grade "C" or higher)
- BIO101 or BIO105 (grade "C" or higher, no time limit)
- TEAS version V or later - 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:
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- High School Biology (grade "C" or higher)
- CLEP test (score 50 or higher)
- AP Biology Test (score 3 or higher)
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Chemistry Requirement
- High School or College Chemistry (grade "C" or higher, no time limit)
Math Requirement
Applicants must meet ONE of the following (no time limit):
- MAT091, MAT094, MAT002, or MAT061 (grade "C" or higher)
- Module 8 or higher
- Test Scores:
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- Math proficiency and CEAR score of 54 or NGQA score of 262 or higher.
- ACT Math score of 22 or higher
- PSAT Math 540 or higher
- SAT Math score of 510 or higher (pre-2016)
- SAT Math score of 540 or higher (2016 or later)
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Contact Admissions
General Assistance
Visit CentroHub, NSCC’s virtual concierge.
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.
General inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the college. Please contact:
Christian M. Bednar, PhD
Provost
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 978-762-4000 ext 6658
Email: cbednar@northshore.edu
you may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
Phone: 781-425-7785
Email: info@neche.org
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
The Respiratory Care Program, 200213, Associate of Science degree, Danvers campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
CoARC accredits respiratory therapy education programs in the United States. To achieve this end, it utilizes an ‘outcomes based’ process. Programmatic outcomes are performance indicators that reflect the extent to which the educational goals of the program are achieved and by which program effectiveness is documented. CoARC Programmatic Outcomes
CoARC Recipient of the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success award 2015, and 2017-2024.