Application Requirements

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

Fall 2025 Admission

Priority Deadline: Passed
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.

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. Info sessions 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: 63.3% | Science: 45.5% |  English: 54.2%

TEAS Exam Exemption

If you hold a Bachelor of Science 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 want to pursue a career in Surgical technology?

• 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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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.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

ARC/STSA
19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339
Parker, CO 80138
303-694-9262
www.arcstsa.org