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Admissions Requirements

Institutional Admissions Requirements

All prospective students must meet the following general requirements:

  • Be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.
  • Provide evidence of a high school diploma, its equivalent, or a state-authorized examination certificate.
    • Note – NCC may accept an attestation as evidence once all normal verification methods are exhausted, and will evaluate the appropriateness of such documentation on a case by case basis.
  • Provide a photocopy of a current Driver’s License or valid government-issued ID.
    • Note – students need a current ID throughout their enrollment and may be asked to submit an updated copy of their Driver’s License if it’s scheduled to expire during their enrollment.
  • Complete an interview with a School Administrator.
  • Complete the required admissions documents (including the Application for Admissions and Enrollment Contract) and pay the program registration fee.
  • Complete the financial aid process and submit all required documentation or make alternative financial arrangements.
  • Be able to speak, read, write, and follow directions given in English.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior in accordance with NCC’s Conduct Policy.

All general requirements must be completed by the Add/Drop Date as published in Addendum C – Academic Calendar. Extensions of this deadline may be authorized by the Admission Supervisor on a case-by-case basis.

Programmatic Admissions Requirements

Program-specific requirements for admission include:

  • Students enrolling in programs which require licensure applications have additional age restrictions:
    • Massage Therapy - Students must be 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
    • Pharmacy Technician - Students must be projected to turn 18 years old within the first 6 months of their program.
    • Phlebotomy Technician - Students must be projected to turn 18 years old prior to their expected graduation date.
    • Radiography - Students must be projected to turn 18 years old prior to their expected graduation date.
  • Completion of the Wonderlic entrance exam is required prior to starting the program. (Required for Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Paralegal Studies, Pharmacy Technician and Radiography programs only).
  • Documentation of immunizations is required within 90 days of starting several programs and is recommended prior to admission. This 90-day requirement applies to the Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician programs. Radiography students follow a separate timeline: documentation of immunizations is required within 14 days of starting the program. The cost of immunizations required by NCC or its clinical affiliates is NOT included in the cost of the program. See the “Immunizations” section under “Student Information and Services” for additional details regarding the specific immunizations required for each program.
  • Successful completion of a background check is required prior to acceptance into certain programs. The cost of the background check is included in the cost of the program if the applicant’s history is fully disclosed and they are accepted into the program (Required for Massage Therapy and Pharmacy Technician programs only).
  • Documentation of a negative drug screening must be submitted at least 60 days before the beginning of the Pharmacy Technician externship. The cost of the drug screening is included in the cost of the program. While it is not required for admission, it is required to obtain a Trainee License and start externship. Pharmacy Technician students are subject to random drug screenings while on campus and on externship. A positive drug screening will result in immediate suspension from school until NCC discusses the circumstances with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy and may result in administrative withdrawal from the program. (Required for Pharmacy Technician program only).
  • Completion of an Admissions Essay is required prior to admission. (Required for the Radiography program only).
  • Obtaining a passing score on a Math Proficiency exam is required prior to admission. (Required for the Radiography program only).
  • Completion of an in-person interview with the Program Chair is required prior to admission. (Required for the Radiography program only).
  • Applicants to the Radiography Program will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable application fee, which covers the administrative costs for assessing the entrance requirements for the program.

Distance Education Admissions Requirements

Specific requirements for programs which have distance education components include:

  • Successful completion of a personal interview with a school representative to determine if the prospective student can benefit from distance education.
  • Student attestation that they have the following:
    • Laptop computer and internet access that can be utilized to complete course lectures, discussions, assignments, and assessments.
      • Minimum hardware and software specifications will be provided to prospective students prior to enrollment.
    • Ability to use email as the primary method of institutional correspondence.
    • Ability to browse the Internet, utilize online accounts, and configure basic browser settings to permit use of course materials..
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