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At Massasoit, Selective Admissions Programs offer students the opportunity to pursue high-demand careers in healthcare and public service. These programs maintain high academic standards while providing the support and resources needed to thrive in competitive professional environments.

The open enrollment policy does not apply to selective admissions programs of study which may have specific firm deadlines, prerequisites and other admissions criteria.

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Dental Assistant

Fall 2026 Priority Deadline: April 30, 2026

Dental Assistant Admissions Requirements

View Dental Assistant Program Page

  • Both new and current students must submit the Selective Admissions paper application.
  • Dental Assistant Checklist
  • Submit documentation of high school graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma). All International high school credentials must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company.
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
  • Attend the required Information Session. (The time limit for Information Session attendance is one year).
  • Take college placement exams in Math and Writing and test out of or complete any developmental courses prior to the start of the program.
  • All applicants will be scored using a rubric: Dental AssistantRubric

LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education

Fall 2027 Priority Deadline: February 1, 2027

LPN to RN Full-Time Admissions Requirements

View LPN to RN Full-time Program Page

  • New students to Massasoit must submit the complete fillable PDF application.
  • Massasoit students currently enrolled in a degree program must submit the fillable selective admissions application.
  • LPN to RN Checklist
  • All required items must be submitted together to the Admissions Office with the LPN to RN Application Checklist. Application packages received after the deadline date will not be reviewed and will be returned.
  • If the deadline date occurs on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the subsequent Monday will be regarded as the deadline date.
Required Documents
  • This program is for students who currently hold an LPN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must submit a copy of their current LPN with their application package.
  • Proof of high school graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma).
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
Testing
  • Submit ATI TEAS test results.
  • All TEAS tests must be the most up-to-date version and must be taken in-person. Test scores must be submitted with the application package.
  • Register for the test at www.atitesting.com

View TEAS Test Dates At Massasoit

Eligibility
  • Applicants must attend an information session within a year of applying to be eligible. Students should apply to the program after attending an information session.
  • Minimum Prerequisites:
    • Anatomy & Physiology I
    • Anatomy & Physiology II
    • General Psychology

    Note that Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II must be taken within five years of the application deadline.

Evaluation Criteria Used for Application Review

Criteria Possible Points Calculated Points
Information Session Attendance No points awarded Required to apply
ATI TEAS 7 Reading (Minimum Required Score: 65) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
ATI TEAS 7 Math (Minimum Required Score: 60) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
Highest ATI TEAS 7 Adjusted Individual Total Score
  • 90% or greater = 8
  • 80%–89% = 6
  • 70%–79% = 4
  • 65%–69% = 2
  • Less than 65% = 0
Total possible = 8
Academic Degrees
  • Allied Health Certificate = 1
  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree = 2
Total possible = 2
Science & Math Courses
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Microbiology
  • College Algebra or higher
  • A = 5
  • A− = 4.5
  • B+ = 4
  • B = 3.5
  • B− = 3
Total possible = 20
Social Science & English Courses
  • Principles of Sociology
  • General Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II
  • A = 5
  • A− = 4.5
  • B+ = 4
  • B = 3.5
  • B− = 3
Total possible = 25
Earned 8 or More Science Credits at Massasoit (B− or higher) 2 points Total possible = 2
Healthcare Experience Letter on Employer Letterhead (Direct Patient Care)
  • 1–3 years = 1
  • 4 or more years = 2
Total possible = 2

Additional Information

  • In the event of a tie, points will be weighted in the following order: Science/Math block, Social Science/English block, Healthcare Experience Letter.
  • Science courses must be completed within 5 years of the application date.
  • Applicants who score a minimum of 243 on the Advanced Algebra & Functions test will satisfy the math requirement.
  • Rubric criteria are subject to change each academic cycle.
Please Note
  • Statistics does not meet the Math requirement for the program.
  • Applicants who score a minimum of 243 on the Advanced Algebra & Functions test will satisfy the math requirement.

 

 

Part-Time Evening Program

Fall 2027 Priority Deadline: February 1, 2027

LPN to RN Part-Time Admissions Requirements

View LPN to RN Part-Time Program Page
  • New students to Massasoit must submit the complete fillable PDF application.
  • Massasoit students currently enrolled in a degree program must submit the fillable selective admissions application.
  • LPN to RN Checklist
  • All required items must be submitted together to the Admissions Office with the LPN to RN Application Checklist. Application packages received after the deadline date will not be reviewed and will be returned.
  • If the deadline date occurs on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the subsequent Monday will be regarded as the deadline date.
Required Documents
  • This program is for students who currently hold an LPN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must submit a copy of their current LPN with their application package.
  • Proof of high school graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma).
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
Testing
  • Submit ATI TEAS test results.
  • All TEAS tests must be the most up-to-date version and must be taken in-person. Test scores must be submitted with the application package.
  • Register for the test at www.atitesting.com

View TEAS Test Dates At Massasoit

Eligibility
  • Applicants must attend an information session within a year of applying to be eligible. Students should apply to the program after attending an information session.
  • Minimum Prerequisites:
    • Anatomy & Physiology I
    • Anatomy & Physiology II
    • General Psychology

    Note that Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II must be taken within five years of the application deadline.

Evaluation Criteria Used for Application Review

Criteria Possible Points Calculated Points
Information Session Attendance No points awarded Required to apply
ATI TEAS 7 Reading (Minimum Required Score: 65) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
ATI TEAS 7 Math (Minimum Required Score: 60) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
Highest ATI TEAS 7 Adjusted Individual Total Score
  • 90% or greater = 8
  • 80%–89% = 6
  • 70%–79% = 4
  • 65%–69% = 2
  • Less than 65% = 0
Total possible = 8
Academic Degrees
  • Allied Health Certificate = 1
  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree = 2
Total possible = 2
Science & Math Courses
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Microbiology
  • College Algebra or higher
  • A = 5
  • A− = 4.5
  • B+ = 4
  • B = 3.5
  • B− = 3
Total possible = 20
Social Science & English Courses
  • Principles of Sociology
  • General Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II
  • A = 5
  • A− = 4.5
  • B+ = 4
  • B = 3.5
  • B− = 3
Total possible = 25
Earned 8 or More Science Credits at Massasoit (B− or higher) 2 points Total possible = 2
Healthcare Experience Letter on Employer Letterhead (Direct Patient Care)
  • 1–3 years = 1
  • 4 or more years = 2
Total possible = 2

Additional Information

  • In the event of a tie, points will be weighted in the following order: Science/Math block, Social Science/English block, Healthcare Experience Letter.
  • Science courses must be completed within 5 years of the application date.
  • Applicants who score a minimum of 243 on the Advanced Algebra & Functions test will satisfy the math requirement.
  • Rubric criteria are subject to change each academic cycle.
Please Note
  • Statistics does not meet the Math requirement for the program.
  • Applicants who score a minimum of 243 on the Advanced Algebra & Functions test will satisfy the math requirement.

Medical Assistant

Fall 2026 Priority Deadline: April 30, 2026

Medical Assistant Admissions Requirements

View Medical Assistant Program Page

  • Both new and current students must submit the Selective Admissions application.
  • Medical Assistant Checklist
  • Submit documentation of high school graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma). All International high school credentials must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company.
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
  • Attend the required Information Session. (The time limit for Information Session attendance is one year).
  • Take college placement exams in Math and Writing and test out of or complete any developmental courses prior to the start of the program.
  • All applicants will be scored using a rubric:

Nurse Education

Fall 2027 Priority Deadline: February 1, 2027

Nurse Education Admissions Requirements

View Nurse Education Program Page

  • New students to Massasoit must submit the complete fillable PDF application.
  • Massasoit students currently enrolled in a degree program must submit the fillable selective admissions application.
  • Nursing Application Checklist.
  • All required items must be submitted together to the Admissions Office with the LPN to RN Application Checklist. Application packages received after the deadline date will not be reviewed and will be returned.
  • If the deadline date occurs on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the subsequent Monday will be regarded as the deadline date.

Required Documents

  • This program is for students who currently hold an LPN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must submit a copy of their current LPN with their application package.
  • Proof of high school graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma)
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
Testing
  • Submit ATI TEAS test results.
  • All TEAS tests must be the most up-to-date version and must be taken in-person. Test scores must be submitted with the application package.
  • Register for the test at www.atitesting.com

View TEAS Test Dates At Massasoit

Eligibility
  • Applicants must attend an information session within a year of applying to be eligible. Students should apply to the program after attending an information session.
  • Minimum Prerequisites:
    • Biological Principles

Note that Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II must be taken within five years of the application deadline.

Evaluation Criteria Used for Application Review

Criteria Possible Points Calculated Points
Information Session Attendance No points awarded Required to apply
ATI TEAS 7 Reading (Minimum Required Score: 65) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
ATI TEAS 7 Math (Minimum Required Score: 60) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
Highest ATI TEAS 7 Adjusted Individual Total Score
  • 90% or greater = 8
  • 80%–89% = 6
  • 70%–79% = 4
  • 65%–69% = 2
  • Less than 65% = 0
Total possible = 8
Academic Degrees
  • Allied Health Certificate = 1
  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree = 2
Total possible = 2
Science & Math Courses
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Microbiology
  • College Algebra or higher
  • A = 5
  • A− = 4.5
  • B+ = 4
  • B = 3.5
  • B− = 3
Total possible = 20
Social Science & English Courses
  • Principles of Sociology
  • General Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • English Composition I
  • English Composition II
  • A = 5
  • A− = 4.5
  • B+ = 4
  • B = 3.5
  • B− = 3
Total possible = 25
Earned 8 or More Science Credits at Massasoit (B− or higher) 2 points Total possible = 2
Healthcare Experience Letter on Employer Letterhead (Direct Patient Care)
  • 1–3 years = 1
  • 4 or more years = 2
Total possible = 2

Additional Information

  • In the event of a tie, points will be weighted in the following order: Science/Math block, Social Science/English block, Healthcare Experience Letter.
  • Science courses must be completed within 5 years of the application date.
  • Applicants who score a minimum of 243 on the Advanced Algebra & Functions test will satisfy the math requirement.
  • Rubric criteria are subject to change each academic cycle.
Please Note
  • Statistics does not meet the Math requirement for the program.
  • Applicants who score a minimum of 243 on the Advanced Algebra & Functions test will satisfy the math requirement.

Radiologic Technology

Fall 2027 Priority Deadline: February 1, 2027

Radiologic Technology Admissions Requirements

View Radiologic Technology Program Page

Required Documents

  • Submit documentation of high school graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma). All foreign high school transcripts must be evaluated. (Even if you have submitted them in the past.)
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
Testing
  • Submit ATI TEAS test results.
  • All TEAS tests must be the most up-to-date version and must be taken in-person. Test scores must be submitted with the application package.
  • Register for the test at www.atitesting.com

View TEAS Test Dates At Massasoit

Eligibility

  • Attend the required Information Session. You may submit an application after attending an Information Session. (The time limit for Information Session attendance is one year).
  • Meet the Biological Principles prerequisite.
  • All applicants will be scored using a rubric: Radiologic Technology Rubric

Respiratory Care

  • Fall 2027 Priority Deadline: March 1, 2027
  • Fall 2027 Final Deadline: June 1, 2027

Respiratory Care Admissions Requirements

View Respiratory Care Program Page

Required Documents

  • Submit documentation of high school graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma). All foreign high school transcripts must be evaluated. (Even if you have submitted them in the past.)
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
  • Work Experience Letter (Optional)
Testing
  • Submit ATI TEAS test results from the current version of the exam, taken in person, with a minimum score of 65 in Reading and 60 in Math required to be eligible to apply.
  • Register for the test at www.atitesting.com

View TEAS Test Dates At Massasoit

Eligibility

  • Attend the required Information Session. (The time limit for Information Session attendance is one year). You may apply after attending an Information Session. Information Session dates and times for each application cycle will be posted beginning in September, with sessions offered from November through May.
  • Meet the Biological Principles prerequisite. Note that there is no time limit for it for this program.
  • If Anatomy and Physiology I and II are successfully transferred to Massasoit, this requirement will be waived.
  • Priority consideration will be given to students who have successfully completed Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II. There is no time limit for science courses for this program.
  • All applicants will be scored using a rubric.

Evaluation Criteria Used for Application Review

Criteria Possible Points Calculated Points
Information Session Attendance No points awarded Total possible = 1
ATI TEAS 7 Reading (Minimum Required Score: 65) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
ATI TEAS 7 Math (Minimum Required Score: 60) No points awarded Eligible to apply? Yes / No
Academic Degrees
  • Allied Health Certificate = 1
  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree = 2
Total possible = 2
Science & Math Courses
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Statistics or higher
  • A = 7
  • A− = 6.5
  • B+ = 6
  • B = 5.5
  • B− = 5
Total possible = 21
English Courses
  • English Comp I
  • English Comp II
  • A = 5
  • A− = 4.5
  • B+ = 4
  • B = 3.5
  • B− = 3
Total possible = 10
Earned 8 or More Science Credits at Massasoit (B− or higher) Total possible = 1
Healthcare Experience Letter on Employer Letterhead (Optional)
  • 1–3 years = 1
  • 4 or more years = 2
Total possible = 2
Waiting List Previous Year Total possible = 1

Additional Information

  • Total Possible Score = 38
  • In the event of a tie, points will be weighted in the following order: Science/Math block, Social Science/English block, Healthcare Experience Letter.
  • Rubric criteria are subject to change each academic cycle.

 

Veterinary Technology

Fall 2026 Deadline: May 26, 2026

Veterinary Technology Admissions Requirements

View Veterinary Technology Program Page

Required Documents

  • Submit Documentation of High School graduation, GED/HiSET, or other state approved equivalency credential (transcript or diploma). All International high school credentials must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company.
  • Submit official college transcripts. International college or university transcripts must be evaluated by a certified evaluation company and submitted along with a copy of the original college or university transcript.
  • Submit 2 professional references and 1 personal statement.

Eligibility

  • Attend the required Information Session. (The time limit for Information Session attendance is one year).
  • Meet the General Chemistry or equivalent course prerequisite with a grade of C or higher.
  • Meet the Math prerequisite- College Algebra or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
  • Meet the Biological Principles or equivalent course prerequisite with a grade of C or higher.
  • Priority consideration will be given to students who have successfully completed the prerequisite courses and some or all of the general core academic courses. All applicants will be scored using a rubric.
  • All applicants will be scored using a rubric.