Admission Requirements

Step 1:

Mandatory Information Session Attendance 

Applicants must attend a Mandatory Information Session during the academic year prior to admission (after August 2023). Upcoming dates are available by visiting:

Upcoming Info Sessions

Attendance will be recorded.

Step 2:

ATI TEAS Exam

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

More information on Communications Proficiency

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.

More information on Math Proficiency 

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 written in English language 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.