Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Medical Assisting program is CLOSED for Fall 2026.
Fall 2027 Medical Assisting Admissions
Priority Deadline: until full
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application Checklist
Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Attendance at a Medical Assisting Information Session (between September 2026 - April 2027) is required before applying to the Medical Assisting Certificate program to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Location: Virtual (Zoom).
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Attendance: Sessions begin promptly at the scheduled time. Late arrivals (5+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend a future session.
Attendance will be recorded.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Medical Assisting program is CLOSED for Fall 2026.
The information sessions listed below are for Fall 2027 applicants.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (do not need to RSVP)
12:30 - 1:30pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (do not need to RSVP)
10:00 - 11:00am
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (do not need to RSVP)
12:30 - 1:30pm
Saturday, December 12, 2026 (do not need to RSVP)
10:00 - 11:00am
Monday, December 21, 2026 (do not need to RSVP)
6:00 - 7:00pm
The below requirements are for Fall 2026 admissions. Fall 2027 admission application requirements will be updated September 2026.
Complete the Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application regardless of whether you are a new or current student.
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Essay (see Step 3)
- Other supporting materials (see below)
Write & Submit Your Essay
A word-processed essay, written in the English language, must be attached for the year in which you are applying. The essay should be approximately 1-2 pages in length and must answer all questions.
Prompt: Why you would like to pursue a Medical Assisting career?
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What qualities do you feel would make you a good candidate for our program?
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
Submit all previous College/University Transcripts
All official transcripts from previous colleges/universities must be sent directly to Â鶹¹ÙÍø. If you’ve already submitted transcripts, you must send updated ones if you’ve completed additional coursework.
How to Submit
May be sent from your College(s) to Â鶹¹ÙÍø:
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Mail:
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Transfer Students Requirement
Transfer students from another CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant education program must also provide:
- An official transcript proving enrollment in clinical courses within the last 5 years
- Course syllabi from all previous Medical Assistant courses. Additional documents can be emailed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
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
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Accreditation
Â鶹¹ÙÍø is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. Â鶹¹ÙÍø is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.