Admission Requirements

Step 1:

Mandatory Information Session Attendance

Applicants must attend a mandatory Respiratory Care Information Session prior to submission of your application. Applicants must attend a session during the academic year prior to admission (after August, 2024).

Attendance will be recorded.

Step 2:

NSCC Application for Admission

Complete the application for the year in which you are applying; regardless of whether you are a new or current student (a previously submitted application does not count). Submit your application along with your essay and TEAS score (if you tested at NSCC).

Step 3:

TEAS Exam

The preferred site for the ATI TEAS exam is North Shore Community College. Online TEAS exams are not accepted at this time. Students must take the ATI TEAS Version 7. Students whose score reports reflect that they have tested more than two times or at another location other than NSCC must also submit an official TEAS transcript from ATI: https://atitesting.com/ati_store/ Additional charges may apply. TEAS inquiries may be directed to: TEAS@northshore.edu

NSCC reserves the right to verify all TEAS score reports. Exams taken in testing locations other than at NSCC must adhere to the proctoring requirements with a secured browser. Applicants are limited to three attempts within an academic year (September 1-August 31), regardless of the testing site and program to which they are applying. 

Each of the following sections must be taken: Reading; Math; Science and English.

ATI TEAS Minimum Required Scores: Reading = 65%, Math = 60%, Science = 44%, and English = no minimum score.

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. 

Essay

A word-processed essay written in the English language must be attached:

- Why would you like to pursue a career in Respiratory Care and what qualities do you feel would make you a good candidate for our program?

High School Transcript or GED score report

Attach a copy of your high school transcript 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

Math Requirement 

Complete ONE of the following (no time limit on any of the following):

• MAT091, MAT094, MAT002, or MAT061 or equivalent with a final grade of C or higher

• Module 8 or higher

• Math proficiency and CEAR score of 54/NGQA score of 262 or higher

• Math ACT score of 22 or higher

• PSAT Math Score of 540 or higher

• Math SAT score of 510 or higher (if taken prior to 2016)

• Math SAT score of 540 or higher (if taken in 2016 or later)

Chemistry Requirement 

Course can be High School or College level; must have a final grade of C or higher (no time limit).

Biology Requirement 

Complete 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 2025 semester:

• BIO211 with a grade of C or higher

• BIO101 or BIO105 with a grade of C or higher (no time limit)

• TEAS version V or later - Science section score of 50% or higher (no time limit)

• LPN Certificate (no time limit)

• Bachelor of Science in Biological science (no time limit)

• One of the following within the past 5 calendar years:

  • High School Biology with a C or higher

  • CLEP test with a score of 50 or higher

  • AP Biology Test with a 3 or higher

Communications Proficiency

There are many ways to demonstrate this. (See link below.) If you have demonstrated proficiency with your SAT scores or Accuplacer testing from another institution, please upload 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.

Ways to demonstrate Communications Proficiency >

Submit Official Transcripts From All Colleges/
Universities Previously Attended

All official college transcripts from previously attended Colleges/Universities must be submitted directly to NSCC and uploaded by Admissions staff. If you have previously submitted transcripts and have since completed courses or are currently registered for courses, then you need to submit an updated transcript.

Transcripts may be sent electronically from your college(s) to NSCC at: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu or mailed to: North Shore Community College, Attn: Admissions Office, 1 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA 01923

Transfer students from another accredited Respiratory Care Program must also provide:

• an official transcript proving enrollment in Respiratory Care within the last 3 years

• course syllabi from all previous Respiratory Care courses. Additional documents can be emailed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu