Admission Requirements

Step 1:

Mandatory Information Session Attendance 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. Monthly information sessions will be held starting after September 4th, and upcoming dates are available by visiting: 

Upcoming Info Sessions

Attendance will be recorded.

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Step 2: 

NSCC Application for Admission

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Complete the application; regardless of whether you are a new or current student. Submit your application along with the remaining required documents. 

 

 

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Step 3:

TEAS Exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. Minimum score on Science section is 50%. No minimum required on the other sections.

 

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, AND have completed both Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2 with a “C” grade or better within the last 10 years will have the TEAS requirement waived.

 

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Essay

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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High School Transcript or GED score report

 

 

 

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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 

 

 

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Official transcripts from all Colleges/
Universities previously attended

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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Communications Proficiency

 

 

 

 

 

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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 attach 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.

 

More information on Communications Proficiency

 

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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 attach 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.

 

More information on Math Proficiency