NSCC’s Radiologic Technology program is CLOSED for Fall 2025.
Fall 2025 Radiologic Technology Admissions
Priority Application Deadline: Passed
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
Step 1: Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Before applying, all students must attend a Radiologic Technology Information Session (between August 2024 - June 2025) to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Timeline: Information Sessions only occur in the fall (Sept – Dec)
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus)
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (5+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session.
Attendance will be recorded.
Step 2: Take the ATI TEAS Exam
Exam Requirements:
- Preferred that TEAS are taken at NSCC (online TEAS exams not accepted)
- Exams taken in testing locations other than NSCC must adhere to the proctoring requirements with a secured browser.
- 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 ()
Minimum TEAS Scores
Reading: 69% | Math: 70% | Science: 50% | English: No Minimum
TEAS Exam Exemption
If you hold a Bachelor's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and completed both Anatomy & Physiology I and II with a C grade or better within the last 10 years, the TEAS requirement is waived.
For information or concerns about the ATI TEAS Exam, please contact TEAS@northshore.edu.
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
- Other supporting materials (see below)
NSCC’s Radiologic Technology program is CLOSED for Fall 2025
Step 4: Write & Submit Your Essay
Upload your word-processed essay, written in the English language, with your application. The essay must answer all questions.
Prompt: Why you would like to pursue a career in Radiologic Technology?
- What qualities make you a strong candidate for the program?
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
- Email: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
- Mail:
NSCC Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
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 >
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.
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 calendar years:
- High School Biology (C or higher)
- CLEP test (score 50 or higher)
- AP Biology Test (score 3 or higher)
Chemistry Requirement
- High School or College Chemistry (C or higher, no time limit)
Math Requirement
Math proficiency and must meet ONE of the following (no time limit):
- MAT110, MAT002, or MAT061 (C or higher)
- Module 8 or higher
- Test Scores:
- CEAR: (54 or above) or NGQA: (262 or higher)
- ACT: 22 or higher
- SAT: 510 or higher (pre-2016) / 540 or higher (2016 or later)
- College-level math course (C or higher)
Program Questions
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978-762-4163
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Accreditation
91ɫƵ 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.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
NSCC’s Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited with an 8-year term by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found.
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone 312-704-5300
Fax 312-704-5304
mail@jrcert.org