Admission Requirements

Step 1:

Mandatory Information Session Attendance 

Applicants must attend a Mandatory Information Session prior to submission of your application.  Applicants must attend a session during the academic year prior to admission (after August, 2022).  Upcoming dates are available by visiting: http://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs/srt/mandatory-info-sessions.html.  Attendance will be recorded.

 

Step 2:

ATI TEAS Exam

The ATI TEAS exam is required to be taken at NSCC. 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

 

Students who have not taken the TEAS previously must take the ATI TEAS Version 7. Students that have taken the ATI TEAS Version 6 will be permitted to use these scores for the Fall 2023 application. All future admission cycles will require the ATI TEAS Version 7.

 

Applicants are limited to two attempts within a 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. Minimum score on Science section is 50%. No minimum required on the other sections.

 

NOTE: As of 9/23/2022 TEAS tests for all programs must be taken in person at North Shore Community College. At this time, there is no remote option. TEAS remote reports or test taken elsewhere will only be accepted if the date of testing or date of registration is prior to 9/23/2022. Scores for students who have registered for a remote TEAS test prior to 9/23/2022 will only be accepted with a submitted receipt showing the test was scheduled prior to 9/23/2022.

 

Step 3:

NSCC Online Application for Admission

Submit the online application for the year for which you are applying; regardless of whether you are a new or current student (a previously submitted application does not count). Once you submit your application, the remaining required documents (below) may be uploaded to your account.

 

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.

http://www.northshore.edu/academics/proficiency/communications-proficiency.html

 

Math 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.

http://www.northshore.edu/academics/proficiency/math-proficiency.html 

 

High School Transcript of GED score report

Upload 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

 

Essay

A word-processed essay must be uploaded for the year in which you are applying:

- Please state why you would like to pursue a Surgical Technology career and what qualities do you feel would make you a good candidate for our program.

 

Official transcripts from all Colleges/ Universities previously attended

All official 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/Health Programs, 1 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers, MA 01923

NOTE:  Anatomy and Physiology I & II credit must be less than 10 years to transfer into the Program.  Grade of C or better is required.