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NSCC鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Assistant program is CLOSED for Fall 2025. All information sessions for Fall 2025 admissions have concluded.

Fall 2025 Occupational Therapy Assistant Admissions

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 Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Session to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.

Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus).
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (10+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session. Attendance will be recorded.

No Upcoming Sessions

Please check back in late August for information session dates and sign-up opportunities for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Upcoming Information Session Details

 

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 2 attempts per academic year (Sept 1 - Aug 31)
• Tests from other locations require an official transcript from ATI ()

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 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)

APPLY NOW

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Step 4: Write & Submit Your Essay

Upload your word-processed essay with your application. The essay should be typed, only 1 page in length and must answer all questions. 

Prompt: Why do you want to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy? 

• 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鈥檝e already submitted transcripts, you must send updated ones if you鈥檝e 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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Step 8: Submit a Resume

Upload a resume with your application highlighting your academic, extracurricular and work history along with any health and/or human service related experience.

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Additional Requirements

Biology Requirement

Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

• BIO211 (grade C or higher)
• BIO101 or BIO105 (grade C or higher, no time limit)
• TEAS Science Section (50% or higher, no time limit)
• LPN Certificate (no time limit)
• Bachelor of Science in Biological Science (no time limit)
• Within the last 5 years:
• High School Biology (C or higher)
• CLEP test (score 50+)
• AP Biology Test (score 3+)

Accreditation

91桃色视频 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.

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

91桃色视频's associate-degree-level Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the.

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
c/o American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD  20814 

Phone: 301-652-2682
Website:

ACOTE庐 accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states鈥� educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE庐 accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the webpage.