Apply to NSCC | North Shore Community College

You've made a great choice!

If you have the will to attend college, we have the way to make it happen!

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!

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Open Enrollment Programs do not have special admissions requirements.

Classes start January, 2025.

The Fall 2025 Selective Admissions application will be available soon. Check the webpage of your program of interest to attend an information session.

Animal Care Specialist Associate Degree

Animal Care Certificate

Cosmetology

Funeral Service Associate Degree

LPN to RN Nurse Education Associate Degree

Medical Assisting Certificate

Nurse Education Associate Degree

Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree

Practical Nursing Certificate

Radiologic Technology Associate Degree

Respiratory Care Associate Degree

Surgical Technology Associate Degree

Veterinary Technology Associate Degree

Open Enrollment Programs do not have special admissions requirements.

Classes start September, 2025.

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.

North Shore Community College welcomes international students and is committed to providing an inclusive, proactive, and empowered culture where diversity is a guiding value.

You can take courses without having to enroll in a program.
This is a good option if you're not pursuing a degree or certificate, or enrolled at another college or university! Just complete a Course Registration Form!

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 8:00am – 5:00pm.

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Free Community College

Massachusetts allows all residents without a bachelor’s degree to attend North Shore Community College for free.

No tuition. No fees. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.

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.