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NSCC offers associate degree and credit certificate programs. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults with families, transfer students, and people interested in changing careers or finishing a degree. If you're looking for a pathway to a bachelor's degree or training for direct entry into the workforce, NSCC is a great fit for you!
Choose your semester.
North Shore Community College offers three semesters of open enrollment degree and certificate programs. NSCC's Selective Admissions degree and certificate programs begin in the Fall semester.
Applications are now open!
Expand AllCollapse AllApply here for all Selective Admissions programs. Selective Admissions programs have specific entrance requirements. Some programs may have priority application deadlines and may require attendance at
Mandatory Information Sessions prior to applications.
RETURN TO YOUR FALL 2023 SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION HERE >
Animal Care Specialist Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
Animal Care Certificate
OPEN for FALL 2023
Cosmetology
OPEN for FALL 2023
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, dates/times TBD occurring in Spring 2023
Funeral Service Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, dates/times TBD occurring in Spring 2023.
LPN to RN Nurse Education Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
Priority Deadline: February 17, 2023 at 5pm
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Medical Assisting Certificate
OPEN for FALL 2023
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Nurse Education Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
Priority Deadline: February 17, 2023 at 5pm
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
Priority Deadline: February 17, 2023 at 5pm
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
Priority Deadline: February 17, 2023 at 5pm
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Practical Nursing Certificate
OPEN for FALL 2023
Priority Deadline: March 31, 2023 at 5pm
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Radiologic Technology Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
Priority Deadline: January 13, 2023 at 5pm
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Respiratory Care Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Surgical Technology Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, click here for dates/times.
Veterinary Technology Associate Degree
OPEN for FALL 2023
Priority Deadline: To Be Determined
This program requires a Mandatory Information Session, dates/times To Be Determined.
NSCC offers two types of ESL pathways, ESL for Academic Learning (credit), and ESL for Non-Academic Learning (noncredit). We can help you decide which option is best for you.
How can we help you?
Do you have questions about the application process? Interested in learning about financial aid? Our CentroHub virtual campus offers you access to ALL the resources you need via a virtual concierge experience using Zoom. Come visit us Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited nonprofit institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.