Health Professions Admission Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High school Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS 115 with a grade of “B” or better. *
• High school Chemistry with a lab or NCC’s CHEM 135 with a grade of “B” or better. *
• A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or better; 3.0 GPA or higher in both science and non-science program–specific courses (for college students with 12 or fewer credits).

II. Students with more than 12 college credits completed:

• Most recently completed Biology course with a lab and grade of “B” or better if completed in high school, or grade of a “B-” or better if completed in college (i.e. NCC BIOS 115, BIOS 160, or BIOS 204). *
• Most recently completed Chemistry course with a lab and grade of “B” or better if completed in high school, or grade of “B-” or better if completed in college (i.e. NCC CHEM 135). *
• A cumulative GPA of 2.7 in both science and non-science program-specific courses (if applicable).

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
• Urine Drug Screen
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised

• Dental Hygiene is a fall-start clinical program. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.

• Dental Hygiene is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program.
• Students admitted to the clinical program must complete ENGL101 and CHEM135 prior to the Fall semester start.
• Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education courses toward the Dental Hygiene degree.
• The most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview as part of the Admissions selection process. The college will contact selected students to schedule the interview.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.
• Submit official transcripts for all education completed to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are required for high school, GED, and, if attended, college.

Questions

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.

Minimum requirements

• High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS115 with a grade of “B” or better.*
• High School Algebra I and II or NCC’s MATH022 with grades of “C” or better or exemption through placement testing. *
• Minimum overall grade point average of 3.0.

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
• Urine Drug Screen
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a fall-start clinical program. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program.
• Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education courses toward the Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a physically demanding occupation.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.
• Submit official transcripts for all education completed to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are required for high school, GED, and, if attended, college.
• Complete the Career Assessment Form (CAF). This form will be posted in your Workday portal as an Action Item as well as instructions to upload it directly through Workday. Note: Once uploaded, the document cannot be replaced.

Questions

Please contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process.

Minimum Requirements

I. High school graduates and non-traditional student applicants:

• High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS 115 with a grade of “C” or better.*
• High School Chemistry with a lab or NCC’s CHEM 135 with a grade of “C” or better.*
• High School G.P.A. of 2.50 or better.

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

II. Transfer student applicants:

• Grades of C or better in each course being transferred to NCC.
• College G.P.A. of 2.75 or better.

III. Funeral Service Education core courses (courses with the prefix FUNS) may only be taken by those students who have completed the 60 hours of general education requirement with a cumulative college G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher, and with final grades of C or better in the following classes: ACCT101 or ACCT100, BIOS160, BIOS202, BUSA152, CHEM135, CISC101, PSYC221.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearance
• PALS and TIMS Registrations
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised:

• Funeral Service Education is a fall-start and spring-start clinical program. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.
• Funeral Service Education is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admissions to the clinical program.
• Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Pre-Funeral Services program of study to take general education classes toward the Funeral Service Education degree.
• Funeral Service is a physically demanding occupation.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Submit official transcripts for all education to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are needed for high school, GED, and if attended, college.

• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.

Questions

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS 115 with a grade of a “C” or better.*
• High School Algebra I or NCC’s MATH 022 with a grade of “C” or better or exemption through math placement testing.*
• GPA of at least 2.5.
• “Basic” level on ATI TEAS. The score must be dated within the past two years to be considered valid. 
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*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
• Urine Drug Screen
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised:

• LPN is a fall-start day program at the Bethlehem campus. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.

• LPN is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program.

• Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education courses toward the LPN certificate.

• Nursing is a physically demanding occupation.
• Attend Nursing Information Session if you have not attended one in the past. Information sessions are listed at info.northampton.edu/admissions-events
• TEAS exam must be taken within two (2) years of the program’s application deadline. For an application deadline of 2/1/26, eligible TEAS exam must have been taken on or after 2/1/24 and no later than the application deadline. Scores taken outside this two-year window will not be accepted.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Submit official transcripts for all education completed to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are required for high school, GED, and, if attended, college(s).
• Take the ATI TEAS test prior to the application deadline. View TEAS test information.
• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.

Questions

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or at adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.

Minimum Requirements for RN Program

• High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS 115 with a grade of “B” or better.*
• High School Chemistry with a lab or NCC’s CHEM 135 with a grade of “B” or better.*
• High School Algebra I and Algebra II or NCC's MATH 022 with a grade of "C" or better or exemption through math placement testing. *
• GPA of at least 3.0.
• “Proficient” level on ATI TEAS with all subsections at or above the national average.  The score must be dated within the past two years to be considered valid. 
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*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
• Urine Drug Screen
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised:

• RN is a fall-start and spring-start day program at the Bethlehem campus. There is an evening/weekend program offered in the spring of even years at the Bethlehem campus. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.

• RN is a fall-start program at the Pocono campus. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.

• RN is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program. Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education courses toward the RN degree.
• Nursing is a physically demanding occupation.
• Attend Nursing Information Session if you have not attended one in the past. Information sessions are listed at info.northampton.edu/admissions-events.
• TEAS exam must be taken within two (2) years of the program’s application deadline. For an application deadline of 2/1/26, eligible TEAS exam must have been taken on or after 2/1/24 and no later than the application deadline. Scores taken outside this two-year window will not be accepted.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Submit official transcripts for all education completed to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are required for high school, GED, and, if attended, college(s).
• Take the ATI TEAS test prior to the application deadline. View TEAS test information.

• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.

Questions

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or at adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a current and valid LPN license.
• High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS 115 with a grade of “B” or better.*
• High School Chemistry with a lab or NCC’s CHEM 135 with a grade of “B” or better.*
• High School Algebra I and Algebra II or NCC's MATH 022 with grades of "C" or better or exemption through math placement testing.*
• Completion of general education courses required in the first two semesters of the RN program with grades of “C” or better.
• At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• “Proficient” level on ATI TEAS with all subsections at or above the national average. The score must be dated within the past two years to be considered valid. If the applicant was a graduate of NCC's LPN program, the score must be dated within the past four years to be considered valid. 
• Have credit for NURS 101 – Introduction to Nursing in the form of: 1) if a graduate of NCC PN program, NURS101 with grade of C or better OR 2) if not a graduate of NCC PN program, achieving a minimum of Level II on the ATI Fundamentals Assessment. 
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*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
• Urine Drug Screen
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised:

• RN Advanced Placement is offered as a day-program in the Fall at the Bethlehem campus. RN Advanced Placement is offered as a day-program in the Spring at the Bethlehem and Pocono campuses. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.
• Advanced Placement RN is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program. Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education classes toward the RN degree.
• Attend Nursing Information Session if you have not attended one in the past. Information sessions are listed at info.northampton.edu/admissions-events.
• NCC’s LPN graduates - TEAS exam must be taken within four (4) years of the program’s application deadline. For an application deadline of 2/1/26, eligible TEAS exam must have been taken on or after 2/1/22 and no later than the application deadline. Scores taken outside this window will not be accepted.
• Non-NCC's LPN graduates - TEAS exam must be taken within two (2) years of the program’s application deadline. For an application deadline of 2/1/26, eligible TEAS exam must have been taken on or after 2/1/24 and no later than the application deadline. Scores taken outside this two-year window will not be accepted.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Submit official transcripts for all education to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are required for high school, GED, and if attended, college(s).
• Take ATI TEAS and submit results to transcripts@northampton.edu. View TEAS test information
• Take ATI Fundamentals Assessment if needed and submit results to transcripts@northampton.edu.
• Upload copy of valid LPN license to the Admissions portal.

• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.

Questions

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.

The Advanced Placement Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to afford LPNs the opportunity to receive advanced nursing standing for up to eight (8) credits by testing. The program is offered each fall and spring during daytime hours (depending on seat availability) at the Bethlehem campus. It’s offered each spring during daytime hours (depending on seat availability) at the Pocono campus. After receiving advanced placement, students will follow the basic curriculum of the associate degree program. Students may choose to complete the general education and support courses before entering the nursing course sequence. However, all non-nursing courses required in the first and second semester must be completed before entering the nursing sequence. Once the nursing sequence has started, the program can be completed in three semesters. Students who make application for the Advanced Nursing Program must adhere to all admission requirements (including high school biology, chemistry and algebra or their equivalents, overall GPA, and TEAS scores) and deadlines as they appear in the College catalog. Additionally, applicants must show proof of their current LPN licensure. Acceptance to the program is competitive and based on seat availability.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS115 with a grade of “C” or better. *
• High school Algebra I and II or MATH022 with grades of “C” or better, or exemption through math placement testing
• Minimum overall grade point average of 2.5.

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
• Urine Drug Screen
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised:

• Radiography is a fall-start program. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.

• Radiography is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program.
• Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education courses toward the Radiography degree.
• Radiography is a physically demanding occupation.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Submit official transcripts for all education completed to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are required for high school, GED, and, if attended, college.
• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.

Questions

Please contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS115 with a grade of “C” or better. *
• High School Algebra I and II or NCC’s MATH022 with grades of “C” or better or exemption through placement testing. *
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Background Clearances (PA State Police, FBI, Child Abuse)
• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• Immunizations
• Titers
• COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations
• Urine Drug Screen
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Certification

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised

• Respiratory Care is a fall-start program. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.
• Respiratory Care is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program.
• Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education courses toward the Respiratory Care degree.
• Respiratory Care is a physically demanding occupation.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.
• Submit official transcripts for all education completed to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are required for high school, GED, and, if attended, college.
• Complete the Career Assessment Form (CAF). This form will be posted in your Workday portal as an Action Item as well as instructions to upload it directly through Workday. Note: Once uploaded, the document cannot be replaced.

Questions

Please contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• High School Biology with lab* with B or better OR college equivalent
• Completion of high school Algebra I and II* with C or better OR college equivalent with C or better
• Placement into college level English and Math
• Interview by invitation. Only most qualified applicants are interviewed; the college will contact students to schedule interviews when appropriate.
• Career Exploration Form and completion of observation in a veterinary facility within the past year.

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Additional Requirements

After acceptance into the program, students are required to submit the following:

• Health Insurance
• Physical Examination
• TDAP immunization within the past 10 years
• Rabies Pre-exposure

Please review the Acceptance Checklist for your program for more detailed information on the above requirements as well as the Student Out-of-Pocket Costs chart for potential costs related to this program.

Please Be Advised:

• Veterinary Technician is a fall-start program. Please refer to the table at the top of the page for the application timeframe.

• Veterinary Technician is a competitive program. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the clinical program.
• Students not admitted to the clinical program will be admitted to the Health Sciences program of study to take general education classes toward the Veterinary Technician degree.

Application Requirements

Use this checklist and the online Admissions portal to track the completion of your application:

• New to NCC and applying for the first time? Submit the application online.
• Current/active students: Complete the Selective Program Intent Form by the application deadline listed in the application timeframe table at the top of the page.
• Submit official transcripts for all education to transcripts@northampton.edu. Transcripts are needed for high school, GED, and if attended, college(s).
• Complete the Career Exploration Form (CEF). This form will be posted in your Workday portal as an Action Item as well as instructions to upload it directly through Workday. Note: Once uploaded, the document cannot be replaced.

Questions

Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.