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Program overview
Salem State University is pleased to partner with North Shore Community College (NSCC) on the North Shore Viking Collaborative!
The North Shore Viking Collaborative program provides several potential opportunities:
- Pathway Program: A high-quality, more affordable option that begins at NSCC with the opportunity to graduate from Salem State University. This new program offers several transfer pathways for students who were denied admission to Salem State. Students begin their academic career at NSCC and complete their bachelor's degree at Salem State.
- Commonwealth Commitment: Freeze on all tuition and mandatory fees on program entry, and a 10 percent rebate off tuition and mandatory fees.
- Salem State University Housing: Live in Salem State University housing and enjoy the residential experience while attending North Shore Community College classes.
Students enrolled in the North Shore Viking Collaborative have the following transfer options at Salem State University*:
- First Semester Transfer: complete a minimum of 15 college-level credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA at North Shore Community College
- MassTransfer General Education Foundation: complete 34 credits with a 2.0 GPA and the MassTransfer General Education Foundation at NSCC
- MassTransfer Associate's to Bachelor's (A2B): complete 60 credits and Associate's Degree with a GPA between 2.0-3.0 at NSCC
*Please note: students interested in the art, fire science, music, nursing, occupational therapy, and theatre (BFA) programs at Salem State must apply to Salem State after completing credits at NSCC.
For next steps and to speak with an admissions counselor, contact:
Salem State University admissions: 978.542.6200
North Shore Community College admissions: 978.762.4188