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Quincy College is a unique learning environment where cultures meet, join forces and weave a global context around college academics.
The College of the South Shore
Quincy College is a fully accredited, affordable institution of higher learning, offering Bachelor’s, Associate degrees and certificate programs. We provide free tutoring, supportive Academic Advisors, a committed faculty and a college wide focus on teaching and learning.
Quincy College offers two convenient locations, Quincy and Plymouth, flexible office hours, flexible semesters, and online course offerings designed to meet the needs of even the most hectic schedule. Whatever your program interests, be sure to come visit us! Becoming a Quincy College student is as simple as meeting with one of our Admissions Associates. No appointment is required and we hope to see you soon.
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Questions about Quincy College?
Admissions Office
admissions@quincycollege.edu
(617) 984 – 1710
Admission Requirements
Of our 35 associate degree programs and 27 certificate programs, we have 30 associate degrees and 25 certificates that are open enrollment, which means that you can apply and be accepted at any time – the only requirement is that you’ve completed high school or a HiSET/GED. To enroll in one of these programs, follow the steps below.
Step 1 – Fill out an application
Click here to apply now for a Bachelor or Associate degree or certificate program.
Step 2 – Apply for Financial Aid
Visit our Financial Aid page to find out if you are eligible and how to apply.
Step 3 – Submit Official Transcripts
Submit your official high school, HiSET/GED, or College Transcripts to the Quincy College Admissions Office. Any transcripts related to a high school or college education completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by The Center for Educational Documentation (CED), please visit cedevaluations.com.
Documents may be sent electronically by the high school, CED, college, or official agency to admissions@quincycollege.edu or mailed to:
Quincy College Admissions Office
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Step 4 – Take the Quincy College Placement Test
Quincy College placement tests are mandatory for new incoming students seeking a degree or certificate. If you have completed a college-level Math or English course at a regionally accredited institution with a grade of C or higher, you may be exempt from taking the college placement test.
An official sealed transcript must be submitted to Quincy College, showing completion of these courses. Students looking to take ESL classes should complete the LOEP test.
To see our Testing Center Hours click here. Please contact (617) 984-1668 for Testing Center updates and appointments.
Step 5 – Register for Classes
Visit the Registrar’s Office or register in the MyQCPortal
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Questions?
Admissions Office
admissions@quincycollege.edu
(617) 984 – 1710
Health Science Selective Programs
Quincy College offers 5 selective associate degrees and 3 selective certificate programs in health sciences. Applicants must complete specific program requirements in order to be considered and accepted into the programs.
If you have not completed the prerequisites for the program you are interested in, please contact the admissions office to review the course offerings that Quincy College offers to fulfill those requirements.
All sciences courses must be completed within 5 years from the year and term the student enters a selective program. Computer courses must be completed within 7 years from the year and term the student enters a selective program.
Health Sciences Associate Degree
Not sure what health sciences program is for you?
Through our Health Sciences Associate Degree, you can take prerequisites for any of the selective Health Science programs from below while you decide which program is the right fit.
Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree
Admission Requirements
PROGRAM NOT RUNNING IN FALL 2024, NEXT SESSION AFTER NOVEMBER 2024
You will be required to register and submit your information to CastleBranch prior to the start of class. Please visit: https://portal.castlebranch.com/QU93
Full-time program
- 2 years; students should be available Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3 pm
- Begins in Fall semester at the Quincy campus only
Part-time program
- 2 ½ years; students should be available 3 nights per week from 3 pm – 10 pm
- Begins in Spring semester at Quincy campus only
Requirements:
- Register for an MLT Information Session here.
- 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 The Center for Educational Documentation (CED), contact cedevaluations.com
- HSC107: Orientation to Health Care (1 credit) with a C or higher
- HSC140: Medical Terminology (3 credits) with a C or higher
- HSC149: Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Health Care Professionals (4 credits) with a C or higher
- CHE121: General Chemistry (4 credits) with a C or higher
For curriculum information click here.
Nursing Associate Degree
Admission Requirements
Full-time 2-year program at Quincy or Plymouth campus.
Fall 2024 Admissions: Must be completed PRIOR to submitting an application
- Proof of high school/GED completion
- Official transcripts from previously attended colleges (if applicable)
- Attend a Nursing Information Session
- HESI A2 Admission Exam
- ENG 101: English Composition I
- MAT 103: College Algebra OR MAT 107 Statistics (preferred)
- BIO 111: General Biology I w/lab
- BIO 131: Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab
- BIO 132: Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab
Prerequisites
- Accepted with a grade of C (73+) or better.
- All pre-requisites must be completed by May 2024
- Sciences must have been taken within the last 5 years (Fall 2019 or later)
- Some prerequisites can be satisfied upon a transfer evaluation of prior high school or college coursework
Co-Requisites: (preference will be given to those who have these completed PRIOR to the program)
- ENG 102: English Composition II
- BIO 251: Microbiology
- PSY 101: General Psychology
- PSY 216: Human Growth & Development
- HIS/GOV core (HIS 101, HIS 102, GOV 201 or GOV 211)
HESI A2 Admission Exam:
- MUST be taken on campus at Quincy College
- Maximum of 2 attempts allowed per academic year (must wait 30 days prior to retesting)
- There are required scores in each section. These scores must be met to be eligible and a composite score of 75%:
Math 75% English 75% Science 75% (Biology, Chemistry, A+P)
The Academic Division of Nursing will evaluate only those applicants who took the HESI A2 Admission exam on or after September 1, 2022. If an applicant fails to meet the minimum required scores indicated above, they may take the HESI A2 Admission exam a maximum of two times in an academic year (September 1st through August 31st). Applicants must wait 30 days prior to each retest. Applicants will be required to retake all sections. HESI A2 Admission exam registration is available by emailing kzimmerman@quincycollege.edu.
Please Note: At this time, Quincy College’s Nursing program can only accept applicants who are Massachusetts residents due to onsite program requirements.
For curriculum information click here.
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree
Admission Requirements
Full-time 2-year (5-semesters) program at Quincy or Plymouth campus. Admission to the program is competitive, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Pre-requirements:
- 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 (Center for Educational Documentation).
- ATI TEAS must be completed- Contact Admissions for more information. Minimum overall score for PTA Applicants is 55% (visit atitesting.com to register)
- BIO 111: General Biology (4 credits) with a grade of C or higher OR BIO 131: Anatomy & Physiology I with a grade of C or higher (for applicants graduating from high school, a high school Biology course with a grade of B or higher)
- ENG 090: Basic Composition or placement into ENG 101 on the Accuplacer
- MAT 097 or placement into MAT 107 on the Accuplacer
- Applicants are required to have 20 hours of observation in the Physical Therapy field.
- All applicants prior to the application deadline will be required to attend a mandatory PTA Info Session with PTA faculty as part of their application.
- Accepted students will be required to attend the PTA Program Orientation Meeting to reserve their seat in the class.
Application Requirements:
- Sign up and attend a PTA Information Session.
- Complete the online application. Apply Now.
For curriculum information click here.
Radiologic Technology Associate Degree
Admission Requirements
Full-time 2-year (5-semesters) program at Quincy campus only. Admission to the program is competitive, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
- Complete the online application. The deadline for applications is October 1.
- Sign up and attend a Radiologic Technology Information Session.
- Submit official high school transcript or HiSET/GED records or original diploma*
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended*
- Submit TEAS test score. The TEAS must be taken in-person.
- Online testing scores will not be accepted.
- Must be taken within 2 years prior to the January of entrance into the program. (e.g., if applying for January 2025, test cannot be taken prior to January 2023)
- There is no minimum overall score for Radiologic Technology applicants. Click here for information about the TEAS exam.
Pre-requirements:
Must be completed by the application deadline of October 1:
- ENG 101: English Composition I (3 credits)
- IDS 167: First Year Seminar (3 credits) **
- MAT 103: College Algebra (3 credits)
- BIO111: General Biology (4 credits)
- BIO 131: Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits) ***
- All required general education courses must be completed with a “C” or higher.
- Meet the Fit for Duty requirements for Radiologic Technology students.
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This document is provided for informational purposes only. An additional form will be provided for completion upon acceptance.
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- 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. Chances of acceptance improve the more courses completed (including co-requisites), the higher the grade earned in each course, the higher the composite TEAS score received and if a previous degree has been earned.
*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 and A&P II must be completed within the previous 5 years.
Transcripts and test scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office, 1st Floor, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169.
For curriculum information click here.
Surgical Technology Associates Science
Admission Requirements
Full-time 1-year program at Quincy campus only, Fall semester start. Students should be available Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3 pm
Requirements:
- 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)
- Sign up and attend a Surgical Technology Information Session.
Pre-Requisites:
- BIO 111 General Biology I and Lab (4 credits) with a C or higher
- BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab1 (4 credits) with a C or higher
- BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab1 (4 credits) with a C or higher
- CSI 101 Introduction to Computers (3 credits) with a C or higher
- ENG 101 English Composition I (3 credits) with a C or higher
- ENG 102 English Composition II (3 credits) with a C or higher
- History/Government Core (3 credits) with a C or higher
- IDS 167 First Year Seminar (3 credits) with a C or higher
- MAT 103 College Algebra (3 credits) with a C or higher
- PSY 101 General Psychology (3 credits) with a C or higher
- HSC 107: Orientation to Health Care (1 credit) with a C or higher
- HSC140: Medical Terminology (3 credits) with a C or higher
For curriculum information click here.
Phlebotomy Certificate
Admission Requirements
Full-time 10-month program, students should be available Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3 pm. Starts in Fall and Spring and offered on the Quincy Campus only.
Requirements:
- 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 The Center for Educational Documentation (CED), contact cedevaluations.com
- Qualified Health Science Admissions Test with minimum scores of 253 for Reading Comprehension and 250 for Sentence Skills OR completion of ENG101 with a C or higher
- Sign up and attend a Phlebotomy Information Session.
For curriculum information click here.
Practical Nursing Certificate
Admission Requirements
Requirements:
Must be completed PRIOR to submitting an application
- Proof of high school/GED completion
- Attend a Nursing Information Session
- TEAS Exam (taken on-campus, online TEAS not accepted)
- MAT 103: College Algebra (No Substitutions)
- HSC 149: Applied Anatomy & Physiology (or A&P I & II can substitute)
Prerequisites
- Accepted with a grade of C (73+) or better
- All pre-requisites must be completed by May 31, 2025
- Some prerequisites can be satisfied upon a transfer evaluation of prior high school or college coursework
Co-Requisites (preference will be given to those who have these completed PRIOR to the program)
- PSY 215: Human Growth & Development
TEAS Exam
- MUST be taken on campus at Quincy College.
- Maximum of three attempts allowed per academic year (must wait 30 days prior to retesting)
- Required scores in each section. These scores must be met to be eligible.
Math 50% English 55% Reading 65% Science 35%
Nursing Application
Applications for the Fall 2025 semester will be open in October 2024. Contact admissions@quincycollege.edu for more information.
Students may take pre-requisite and co-requisite courses now in preparation for the Nursing program. To learn more about pre-requisite and co-requisite courses, please contact Admissions Associate Jennifer Davis at jdavis@quincycollege.edu | (617) 984-1715
If you do not attend an Information Session and/or your application is Incomplete (missing any of the materials required below), you will NOT be considered for admission to the PN program.
For curriculum information click here.
How do I apply to become a Quincy College student?
Quincy College makes it easy for you to start college; even if you’ve never taken college courses and have questions about what Quincy College has to offer, for answers you may contact the Admissions Office at 617-984-1710 or admissions@quincycollege.edu.
You may also complete an online Admissions Application at any time; when your application is submitted and processed, you will become an accepted student.
The College will then contact you with the next steps you need to take to enroll in the programs or courses that interest you.
Is there an application deadline?
Quincy College operates on a rolling admission basis; students can apply and be accepted at any time during the year.
Select programs have specific application and program requirements.
Please contact the Admissions Office at 617-984-1710 or admissions@quincycollege.edu for detailed information about each select program and their requirements.
How can I meet with an Admissions Officer to get help with selecting classes?
When your application has been submitted and approved, you will receive a student ID, portal password, and information on how to proceed with the registration process.
After you have been accepted, you may contact the Admissions Office at 617-984-1710, email admissions@quincycollege.edu and we will assist you with choosing the appropriate course selections.
What is the difference between a Degree Seeking and Non-Degree Seeking student?
Students who are Degree-Seeking, or enrolled in a certificate program at Quincy College are eligible to apply for Financial Aid and are on pace to receive an associate’s degree or a certificate that consists of college credit courses.
Students enrolled as either degree-seeking or certificate-seeking must meet with an Academic Advisor at the beginning of each semester to be sure they are registering for courses that pertain to their degree and area of study. To contact an advisor, call 617-984-1670 or email advising@quincycollege.edu
Non-Degree Seeking students are not eligible for financial aid and do not need to meet with an academic advisor.
Students who apply to Selective programs must meet strict requirements and application process. Financial aid is applicable. For information about the select programs offered at Quincy College, contact admissions at 617-984-1710 or admissions@quincycollege.edu.
Do I need to take the SAT?
No, the SAT (and ACT) are not required to enroll at Quincy College.
How do I schedule a college placement exam?
Upon being accepted to Quincy College, if you are a degree-seeking student, you must contact the advising office to discuss placement into the appropriate college-level courses. Contact Advising at 617-984-1670 or advising@quincycollege.edu
Is there an application fee?
There is no application fee at Quincy College, our application is free.
How do I transfer to Quincy College?
Quincy College is here to help you make a seamless transition as you transfer your previously earned college credits towards your Quincy College degree.
As a Transfer student, you must first at apply online; then submit your official high school diploma and college transcript (s) to the Quincy College Admissions Office at admissions@quincycollege.edu. Transcripts must arrive electronically from the high school or your previous institution. If a hardcopy is sent it must arrive in a sealed envelope.
The Admissions team will review your transfer credits, transfer and apply all appropriate credits towards your Quincy College degree. Transfer credits may not exceed 30 credits. If you have questions, please contact Admissions at 617-984-1710 or by email atadmissions@quincycollege.edu.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
If you are looking to take classes to transfer to another college or university or for your own personal interests and you are not looking to get a degree from Quincy College, you can register as a Non-Degree Seeking student. Please note that Non-Degree Seeking students are not eligible to receive Financial Aid; if you hope to use Financial Aid, please apply to one of our associate degree or certificate programs.
For more information on how to register as a non-degree seeking student click here.
Interested in Non-Credit Programs & Courses?
New Student? Click here to fill out the non-credit application.
After submitting the non-credit application, students will receive an email with their username and password to register online through the My QC Portal.
Current Student?
Follow these steps for Online Registration
- Go to the QCPortal and login
- Click “Course Search” at the top of the page
- Select “Non-Credit” from the “Term” drop-down menu
- Click the “Search” button at the bottom of the page
Courses/programs listed with “NC” are non-credit courses/programs.
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