Admission to Associate Degree Program in Nursing

Application must be submitted within the published application period as listed on the program website.

Note: While the program starts in the fall, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications for Early Action may be considered as early as January for fall admission. Please see the admissions website for more information.

  1. Student calls, goes online, attends a Nursing Information Session, or comes into the Office of Admissions to review the application process for the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program.
 
  1. Student must complete the following prerequisites courses with a “C” or better to be eligible to apply for admissions:
 
Prerequisite Requirements – 17 credits total Credits
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 credits
Math Elective (MAT 103 College Algebra or MAT 107 Statistics) 3 credits
BIO 111 General Biology w/ Lab 4 credits
BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credits
BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credits
 
  1. NOTE: HESI A2 RN Admission Exam with critical thinking will be required for applications to the ASN program. For more information, visit the nursing web page.
  1. Applicant must attend a Nursing Information Session prior to submitting an application.
  1. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Completed application includes the following:
    • Official high school transcript or GED
    • Official college transcript(s) if prerequisites not taken at Quincy College
    • $50 Application Fee (Non Refundable)
    • Qualifying scores on the HESI A2 Admission Exam
    • Evidence of attendance at Nursing Information Session
  1. Applications are reviewed and ranked using a rubric for the following components:
  • HESI A2 RN Admission Exam with critical thinking performance level
  • Prerequisite course grades
  • Prior certification or work in a healthcare setting (optional)
  1. Applicants will receive an admissions decision via email. 
  1. All admitted students are required to:
  • Pay a seat deposit and matriculation fee
  • Register for an account in Viewpoint (Compliance Vendor for Confidential Documents)
    • Submit to a state and federal CORI check
    • Complete the required drug testing via Viewpoint protocol
    • Complete and submit to required health and immunizations requirements
    • Submit proof of current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider via AHA certification
  • Attend a scheduled Nursing Program Orientation
  • Meet with the Dean’s Assistant to register for courses.

Admission to Associate Degree Program in Nursing Advanced Placement Option-LPN to RN Track 

 

The ASN Advanced Placement Option will allow a practicing LPN to complete the ASN program in fifteen (15) months in a part-time hybrid modality. For consideration, applicants must have an active unencumbered Massachusetts Practical Nursing (LPN) license; a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher from an approved LPN Program; validation of active employment in an LPN role during the year prior to application; letter of reference from an employer; and qualifying scores on the HESI A2 Exam RN with critical thinking. 

Application must be submitted within the published application period as listed on the program website.

Note: While the program starts in the fall, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications for Early Action may be considered as early as January for fall admission. Please see the admissions website for more information.   

 
  1. Student calls, goes online, attends a Nursing Information Session, or comes into the Office of Admissions to review the application process for the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program-LPN to RN Track.
  2. Student must complete the following prerequisites courses with a “C” or better by program start. 
Prerequisite Requirements – 14 credits  Credits 
ENG 101 English Composition I  3 credits 
Math Elective (MAT 103 College Algebra or MAT 107 Statistics)  3 credits 
BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I  4 credits 
BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II  4 credits 
 
  1. NOTE: HESI A2 RN Admission Exam with critical thinking will be required for application to this program. For more information on qualifying scores and testing requirements, visit the nursing webpage. 
 
  1. Applicant must attend a Nursing Information Session prior to submitting an application. 
 
  1. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Completed application includes the following: 
    • Official copy of active unencumbered Massachusetts Practical Nursing License (LPN) 
    • Official college transcript(s) if prerequisites not taken at Quincy College 
    • $50 Application Fee (Non Refundable) 
    • Qualifying scores on the HESI A2 Admission Exam 
    • Evidence of attendance at Nursing Information Session 
 
  1. Applications are reviewed and ranked using a rubric for the following components: 
    • HESI A2 RN Admission Exam with critical thinking performance level 
    • Prerequisite course grades 
 
  1. Applicants will receive an admissions decision via email  
 
  1. All admitted students are required to:
  • Pay a seat deposit and matriculation fee
  • Register for an account in Viewpoint (Compliance Vendor for Confidential Documents)
    • Submit to a state and federal CORI check
    • Complete the required drug testing via Viewpoint protocol
    • Complete and submit to required health and immunizations requirements
    • Submit proof of current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider via AHA certification
  • Attend a scheduled Nursing Program Orientation
  • Meet with the Dean’s Assistant to register for courses.
 

Admission Process to the Certificate of Practical Nursing Program

Application must be submitted within the published application period as listed on the program website.

At this time, the Practical Nursing Program has two start dates based on location: a Plymouth cohort will start in January and a Quincy cohort will start in September.

Note: While the program starts in the fall, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications for Early Action may be considered as early as January for fall admission. Please see the admissions website for more information.

    1. Student calls, goes online, attends a Nursing Information Session, or comes into the Office of Admissions to review the application process for the Certificate of Practical Nursing program. 
    2. Student must complete the following prerequisites courses with a “C” or better to be eligible to apply for admissions:
 
Prerequisite Requirements – 7 credits total (See Additional Information below) Credits
HSC 149 Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Health Care Professions (see below) 4 credits
MAT 103 College Algebra (No Subsitutions) 3 credits
Note: *A 3 credit course of the same topic and content of a 1 credit course, may be considered for transfer/or replacement to meet the requirement of a 1 credit course.
Note: BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab and BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab will be accepted in lieu of HSC 149

Student schedules the TEAS test at the ATI website (www.atitesting.com). Assessment Technologies Institute of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS®) is a requirement for application to the program. The following ATI TEAS® standards must be achieved for consideration to the PN Program: Math: 50% or higher, English 55% or higher, Reading Comprehension 65% or higher, and Science 35% or higher.

Note: the ATI TEAS test is required to be taken on campus at Quincy College. Remote TEAS test results will not be accepted.

  1. Applications are reviewed for completeness and applicants are notified of incomplete applications. A completed application includes the following:
    • Official high school transcript or GED
    • Official college transcript(s) if prerequisites not taken at Quincy College
    • $50 Application Fee (Non Refundable)
    • Qualifying scores on the TEAS test
    • Attendance at a Nursing Information Session
    • Submitted writing exercise
  1. Applications are reviewed using a rubric for the following components:
    • TEAS performance
    • Pre-requisite course grades
    • Prior Work History or certification in healthcare field
    • Writing exercise content
  1. Applicants will receive an admissions decision via email 2-4 weeks after the scheduled deadline for submission of applications.
  1. All admitted students are required to:
    • Pay a Seat Deposit and Matriculation Fee
    • Register for an account in Viewpoint (Compliance Vendor for Confidential Documents)
      1. Submit to a state and federal CORI check
      2. Complete the required drug testing via Viewpoint protocol
      3. Complete and submit all required health and immunizations requirements
      4. Submit proof of current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider via AHA certification
  • Attend a scheduled Nursing Program Orientation
  • Meet with the Dean’s Assistant to register for courses.

ADMISSION TO MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Application must be submitted within the published application period as listed on the program website.

Note: While the program starts in the fall, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications for Early Action may be considered as early as January for fall admission. Please see the admissions website for more information.

Admission Process:

  1. The application packet requests the following information from the student:
    • A. College Placement Scores (or equivalent):
      • Minimum scores needed for admission to the Medical Laboratory Technician Program:
      • Reading Comprehension: 253 (OR ENG 101 with a C or Better)
      • Sentence Skills: 250 (OR ENG 101 with a C or Better)
      • Arithmetic: 260 (OR college level math with a C or Better)
      • B. Transcript of prerequisite course work
      • C. Written personal statement *
      • D. Summary of work history in healthcare *No more than 500 words.
    1. After successful completion of the College placement test and completion of the program pre-requisites the student completes an application packet and submits it to the Admissions Office by the deadline dates and pays an application
    2. Incomplete applications are not accepted. Completed applications include the following:</li?
      • Official high school transcript
      • Official college transcript (if applicable and if pre-requisites were not taken at Quincy College)
      • $50.00 Application Fee (non-refundable)
      • Qualifying scores on College Placement test or evidence of successful completion* of ENG 101 (or equivalent) and college level math (MAT 103 or higher) with a “C” or better.
      1. Once the cohort is filled a wait list is
      2. The wait list does not carry over from one year to the next. The wait list is only maintained until the start date of the program in the cohort start
      3. If a student is not admitted one year and wants to be considered for the next year, the student must reapply for the next
      4. Once a student is admitted, he or she is asked to provide a seat deposit applicable to the first semester tuition, and a non-refundable matriculation
      5. Students admitted into the MLT Program are required to attend a mandatory
      6. All admitted students are required to complete a
        1. 1) NHS Student Health Records form,
        2. 2) Create an account in CastleBranch and upload NHS Student Health Records form and accompanying documentation into Castle Branch,,/li> 3) CORI check, and
4) course registration These must be completed by the stated deadline date or students will lose their seat in the program.
  • Complete Health Forms through CastleBranch- Admitted students must have a health form completed by their physician one month prior to the start of the A complete health form includes the following documentation:
    • Medical history
    • Complete physical
    • A negative Mantoux within two months of the first MLT This documentation must include date and results. If Mantoux is positive then a chest x-ray is required within the past seven years and a current letter from student’s physician indicating no active disease.
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis vaccine within the last 10 years
    • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) documentation of positive titer or two live doses
    • Varicella (Chicken Pox) documentation of positive titer or two live doses
    • Hepatitis B – documentation of positive titer or three doses of
    • Flu - documentation of one dose of flu vaccine every flu
    • Covid19 vaccination or medical exemption.
  • CORI/National Background Check - Since the MLT Program includes a clinical placement, enrolled students are required to submit a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check in accordance with Massachusetts state law at the time of admission to the Program and again within three months of clinical placement. Massachusetts law permits clinical agencies to require CORI checks for all employees and/or volunteers who have direct or indirect contact with patients and/or clients. In addition, enrolled students are required to submit a National Background Check via CastleBranch, no earlier than three months but prior to clinical placement. Agencies reserve the right to refuse and/or reject students who do not meet applicable CORI guidelines. Please be advised that admission to the Quincy College MLT Program is specifically conditional on a satisfactory CORI check. Admission into the MLT Program which requires a clinical practicum does not represent or warrant an agreement that a student is eligible for a clinical placement. Students who do not complete required clinical course work are ineligible for graduation from the Quincy College MLT program. For more information on the  CORI process, please see the CORI policy 4.03a.
  • Course Registration Forms - Students admitted into the MLT Program must have their course registration forms signed by the appropriate program Registrar’s Office does not accept unsigned forms. If registration forms are not submitted by the deadline date established by the program, students will lose their seat in the program.
NOTE: No student will be assigned a clinical practicum placement until they have successfully completed all required MLT coursework, all required college core and other program courses, and completed all health and immunization records in CastleBranch, CORI and National Background Checks.
  • Clinical partners reserve the right to deny clinical placement to students lacking complete clinical immunizations or health records. Students unable to participate in the clinical portion of the program may not meet the necessary program requirements for graduation.
  • Some clinical partners require drug screening of students placed at their These providers reserve the right to refuse and/or reject students whose drug test does not meet facility guidelines. Students who test positive for the presence of illegal drugs may not be placed in another facility. Students who cannot complete their clinical practicum are ineligible for graduation.
  • In order to maintain a reserved seat in the MLT Program, specific deadline dates must be met for each of the activities or items listed below. If a student misses a deadline, the student will be notified of their removal from the list of accepted The next student on the wait list will be notified of acceptance into the program. The wait list does not carry over from one year to the next.
Documents and activities that must be submitted and completed by a specific deadline date include:
  • Application
  • Mandatory Orientation
  • Seat Deposit
  • Health Form
  • CORI
  • Registration Form
  • Transfer Students: To transfer into the MLT program at Quincy College students must:
  • Follow all policies for transfer detailed in the college’s transfer policy,
  • Submit an official academic transcript to the Office of Admissions as part of the application process.
  • Have at least a ‘C’ in prerequisite academic courses.
  • MLT courses from another MLT program will not be accepted for credit towards the Quincy College MLT Program. Transfer students will be required to complete all MLT course at Quincy College.
  • Meet with the chairperson before acceptance in the program is complete.
  • Clinical Failure
If a student is applying to the MLT Program which includes a clinical experience, and the  student has a previous clinical failure, then the following process is followed:
  • The student is provisionally accepted according to the admissions criteria and a seat is held until final disposition is determined.
  • If the student’s clinical failure record is within three years of the start (September) of an academic year in which the student failed, then the student will need a recommendation letter from the Chair and/or Coordinator of the program as part of their application packet.
  • If the student’s clinical failure record is more than three years ago, then the student may apply without the recommendation of the
  • A decision is communicated to the Office of Admissions within two weeks of receiving written notification that a student with a previous clinical failure has applied to the

ADMISSION TO PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM

The Physical Therapist Assistant program admits new students twice a year allowing for a fall or a spring start. Applications for admission should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the dates listed on the program website. 

Note: Applications for Early Action may be considered as early as January for fall admission and May for spring admission. Please see the admissions website for more information.  

  1. Student must complete the following prerequisites courses to be eligible to apply for admissions:
    • College level General Biology w/ lab or Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab and a grade of “C” or better equaling 4 Credits. (For high school applicants, a high school biology course with a “B” (80%) or better equaling 4 Credits will satisfy the prerequisite requirements). All science courses must have been completed within the past five (5) years at the college level and a grade of “C” (73%) or better awarded.
    • Demonstrated competency of placing into English 101 through the standardized college placement test* or completion of English 090 with a “C” or better or equivalent
    • Demonstrated competency of placing into Math 107 through the standardized college placement test* or completion of MAT 097 with a “C” or better
    • Completion of the ATI TEAS exam with a minimum TEAS score of 55%.
    • Official high school transcript or HiSET/GED records or original diploma (if completed outside the United States, high school transcripts/diplomas must be evaluated by CED)
  1. Student schedules the ATI TEAS exam at the ATI website (atitesting.com). The test must be taken onsite with no online testing accepted.
  1. Completed application includes the following:
    • Official Proof of High School Completion due to High School Diploma, GED/HISET, or CED evaluation.
    • Official college transcript(s) if prerequisites not taken at Quincy College
    • $50 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
    • Scores on the ATI TEAS Exam
    • Work History validation, if applicable
    • Evidence of certification or licensure as a healthcare provider / previous experience in healthcare (if applicable)
    • 20 observation hours in a physical therapy clinical setting.
  1. Applications are reviewed and ranked on a point-based system:
    • Overall GPA
    • ATI TEAS performance level
    • Prerequisite course grades
    • Observation hours in physical therapy
    • Accuracy and completion of application
    • Previous College Degree
    • Certification / Licensure as a HealthCare Provider and/or previous healthcare experience if applicable
  1. Applicants will receive an admissions decision 3-4 weeks after the scheduled deadline for submission of
  2. All admitted students are required to:
    • Complete Health Forms through CastleBranch
    • Submit to a CORI check
    • Attend PTA Orientation
    • Present CPR Certification
    • Payaseatdepositandmatriculationfee
    • Complete all program sign off sheets

ADMISSION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The latest information is available online at  Radiologic Technology | Quincy College.

Application must be submitted within the published application period as listed on the program website.  

Note: While the program starts in January, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications for Early Action may be considered as early as July for January admission. Please see the admissions website for more information.   

Admissions Process

  1. Attend a Radiologic Technology Program Information session.  
  2. Submit official high school transcript or HISET/GED records or original diploma.* 
  3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.* 
  4. Submit TEAS test score.  The TEAS must be taken in-person.
  5. The following courses are prerequisites and must be completed by the application deadline: 
    • ENG 101: English Composition I (3 credits)
    •  IDS 167: First Year Seminar (3 credits)** 
    • MAT 103: College Algebra (3 credits) 
    • BIO 131: Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)***  
  1. All required general education courses must be completed with a “C” or higher. 
  2. Meet the Fit for Duty requirements for Radiologic Technology students. This document  is available for review on the program website.
  3. Payment of a non-refundable $50 application fee (credit, debit, or e-check only). A link will be provided after submission of the application. A Ranking Sheet will be used to determine program acceptance.

Transcripts and test scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office, 1st Floor, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169, by midnight October 1st.

Once accepted into the program the following will be required. (Additional information will be provided during New Student Orientation.)

  1. Pass a criminal background check
  2. Submit a completed physical form and immunization records.
  3. Demonstrate proof of health insurance. Students who do not show proof of insurance will not be allowed to attend clinicals.
  4. Drug testing may be required by the clinical site. This will be at the student’s expense.
  5. Background checks and health information will be tracked by Castle Branch. This will be at the student’s expense.
  *If completed outside the United States, transcripts/diplomas must be evaluated by the Center for Educational Documentation (CED).

The Admissions Office will send additional information about this after submission of the application.

**If you are transferring in 12 or more credit hours, please contact the Admissions Office for further information.

***A&P I & II must be completed within the previous 5 years.

 

ADMISSION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

 Note: While the program starts in the fall, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications for Early Action may be considered as early as January for fall admission. Please see the admissions website for more information.

 

Admissions Process

  1. Student schedules the College Placement test.
Minimum scores needed for admission to the Surgical Technology Program:
  • -Reading Comprehension: 253
  • -Sentence Skills: 250
  • -Arithmetic: 260

or successful completion of ENG 101 with a “C” or better, and MAT 103 (or higher) with a grade of “C” or better.

After successful completion of the College placement test or successful completion of ENG 101 and MAT 103 with a “C” or better, and completion of prerequisite course work, the student submits an application packet by the deadline  dates and pays an application fee.

  1. Incomplete applications are not accepted. Completed applications include the following:
    • Official high school transcript
    • Official college transcript (if applicable, and if prerequisites were not taken at QC)
    • $50.00 Application Fee (non-refundable)
    • Qualifying scores on Admissions Exam
  1. Once the cohort is filled a wait list is generated.
  2. The wait list does not carry over from one year to the next. The wait list is only maintained until the start date of the program in the cohort start year (September 1st full time program).
  3. If a student is not admitted one year and wants to be considered for the next year, the student must reapply for the next year.
  4. Once a student is admitted, he or she is asked to provide a seat deposit applicable to the first semester tuition, and a non-refundable matriculation
  5. Students admitted into the SUR Program are required to attend a mandatoryfee.
  6. All admitted students are required to complete a 1) health form, 2) CORI check, and 3) course registration forms. These must be completed and returned by the deadline date or students will lose their seat in the program.
    • Health Forms - Admitted students must have a health form completed by their physician one month prior to the start of the program. Forms are distributed to students during the program’s mandatory orientation. A complete health form includes the following documentation:
      • Medical history
      • Complete physical
      • A negative Mantoux within two months of the first SUR class. This documentation must include date and results. If Mantoux is positive, then a chest x-ray is required within the past seven years and a current letter from student’s physician indicating no active diseases.
      • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis vaccine within the last 10 years.
      • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) documentation of positive titer or two live doses.
      • Varicella (Chicken Pox) documentation of positive titer or two live doses.
      • Hepatitis B – documentation of positive titer or three doses of vaccine within the past 10.
      • Flu - documentation of one dose of flu vaccine every flu season.
      • Covid19 vaccination as required.
    1. Clinical partners reserve the right to refuse and/or reject students with incomplete vaccination records. Students unable to receive or provide immunization records must meet with the Program Director. Students unable to participate in the clinical portion of the program may not meet necessary program requirements for for graduation.
    • CORI - Since the SUR Program includes a clinical placement, enrolled students are required to submit a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check in accordance with Massachusetts state law. Massachusetts law permits clinical agencies to require CORI checks for all employees and/or volunteers who have direct or indirect contact with patients and/or clients. Agencies reserve the right to refuse and/or reject students who do not meet applicable CORI guidelines. Please be advised that admission to the Quincy College SUR Program is specifically conditional on a satisfactory CORI check. Admission into the SUR Program which requires a clinical practicum does not represent or warrant an agreement that a student is eligible for a clinical Students who do not complete required clinical course work are ineligible for graduation from the Quincy College SUR program. For more information on the CORI process, please see the CORI policy 4.03a in this catalog.
    • Course Registration Forms - Students admitted into the SUR Program must have their course registration forms signed by the appropriate program Chair. Registrar’s Office does not accept unsigned forms. If registration forms are not submitted by the deadline date established by the program, students will lose their seat in the program.
  1. Some clinical partners require drug screening of students placed at their facility. These providers reserve the right to refuse and/or reject students whose drug test does not meet facility guidelines. Students who test positive for the presence of illegal drugs may not be placed in another facility. Students who cannot complete their clinical practicum are ineligible for
  2. In order to maintain a reserved seat in the SUR Program, specific deadline dates must be met for each of the activities or items listed below. If a student misses a deadline, the student will be notified of removal from the list of accepted students. The next student on the wait list will be accepted into the program. The wait list does not carry over from one year to the
Documents and activities that must be submitted and completed by a specific deadline date include:
  • Application
  • Mandatory Orientation
  • Seat Deposit
  • Matriculation Fee
  • Health Form
  • CORI
  • Registration Form
  1. Note: Clinical Failure

If a student is applying to the SUR Program which includes a clinical experience, and the student has a previous clinical failure, then the following process is followed:

  • The student is provisionally accepted according to the admissions criteria and a seat is held until final disposition is determined.
  • If the student’s clinical failure record is within three years of the start (September) of an academic year in which the student failed, then the student will need a recommendation letter from the Chair and/or Coordinator of the program as part of their application packet.
  • If the student’s clinical failure record is more than three years ago, then the student may apply without the recommendation of the Dean.
  • A decision is communicated to the Admissions Office within two weeks of receiving written notification that a student with a previous clinical failure has applied to the program.
  1. Transfer Students
    • Surgical Technology credits from other institutions are not accepted for credit towards the Quincy College Surgical Technology Program.
    • Transfer students will be required to complete all SUR courses at QuincyCollege.
Original: October 1999 Revised: March 2006, May 2008, February 2012, August 2020, August 2021, September 2022, August 2023, February 2024 (Nursing): May 2025; July 2025 Updated for Gender Inclusivity: Spring 2023.