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Admission to Northeast Community College does not guarantee admission to all courses or programs of study. The programs below have additional requirements to fulfill before you can begin taking classes. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.

In addition to regular admission and application procedures, applicants for the Electromechanical Technology program must meet the following requirements:

Before admission to the program, students will need to attain the following minimum entrance scores: ACT—Math 17, Reading 14, English 14; ACCUPLACER – Arithmetic 75, Elementary Algebra 31, Reading 43, Sentence Skills 64; or MAP Math 216, Reading 216, Language 216.

In addition to the Northeast Community College application and admission process, all HVAC applicants must complete the HVAC Application Form. Completed applications submitted by November 30th for the cohort beginning the following August will be given priority. Completed applications submitted after November 30th may still be evaluated but will only be considered after those submitted prior.

Applicants to the HVAC program must:

  • Apply to Northeast Community College.
  • Submit High School transcript and college transcripts if applicable.
  • Submit a completed HVAC Application Form. The HVAC Application Form is updated annually and can be accessed through the Northeast Community College website, or by email request to HVAC@northeast.edu. The application must be completed in its entirety and returned or postmarked as instructed.

Faculty members will review and score all applications and transcripts. Applicants with the highest cumulative application screening scores will be selected.

Required application materials include:

Job Shadow

Applicants are highly encouraged to participate in Job Shadowing opportunities to gain a better understanding of the trade and to ensure their interest. Job Shadow experience is considered in the selection process for the program. To receive credit, a completed Evaluation of Job Shadowing Form must be submitted with this application for consideration.

The Nursing Program has a selective admission policy. Both PN and ADN programs have a limited number of seats available for fall admissions. It is possible that not all applicants will be admitted for a given term. Completed application packets must be received by February 1st to be considered for the fall class of that year.

Northeast sets program admission numbers annually, taking the top admission scores for nursing program admission. Students are notified of conditional program admission in the spring semester prior to the August program start. Conditional program admission is contingent on successful completion of spring/summer coursework ("C" or better in required courses) and satisfactory back-ground check and drug testing.

Application process for Northeast’s nursing program

The following six items must be submitted by February 1, of the year you are intending to start the nursing program (The nursing program starts every fall semester) for consideration to the nursing program.

  1. Application to Northeast Community College (Admissions Office) with a major in nursing. Select the applicable applicant process (Freshman applicant, Returning applicant, or Transfer applicant)
  2. Nursing Program Application Form
  3. Send all official college transcripts (except for classes taken at Northeast) to:
    Northeast Community College
    Attention: Registrar’s Office
    801 East Benjamin Ave., PO Box 469
    Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
  4. Complete a plan of study with your nursing faculty advisor.
  5. Complete the (TEAS) Version 7 test.
  6. For students who were previously enrolled in a nursing program:
    • Enrolled in a nursing program other than Northeast Community College: A letter from the Dean/Director of Nursing Program indicating you were not dismissed due to any ethical, legal, or moral issues is required. The letter must be on official school letterhead and only an original signed copy will be accepted. The letter must be sent to the Director of Nursing Programs at Northeast Community College.
    • Students dismissed from the Northeast Community College nursing program will need to write a letter to the Nursing Program Director addressing the following four items:
      1. Tell us what you have been doing since you were last enrolled in the nursing program.
      2. What were the barriers that kept you from succeeding in the nursing program? What measures have you taken to eliminate or deal with those barriers?
      3. Since nursing school is a stressor, what specific things will you do if you are readmitted to the nursing program?
      4. Put yourself in our position as nursing faculty. What would convince us that you are now able to succeed in this program?

The following formula will be used in calculating nursing program admission.

    • ATI TEAS version 7 exam score (50% of total score)
    • Science GPA (40% of total score)
    • Completion of the TEAS 7 test
    • GPA of required general education excluding science (10%)

Students taking classes from another college in the spring semester may need to submit midterm grades signed by the instructor.

All applicants will be notified of their admission status by late March. The top candidates from the applicant pool will be admitted conditionally into the nursing program. Full admission is contingent upon:

  • Successful completion of spring/summer coursework (“C” or better in required courses)
  • Science GPA 2.7 or higher
  • Complete the Northeast Nursing Program Online Application Form
  • Complete the TEAS test version 7
  • Successful completion of the basic nurse aide course and be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Documentation of completed health requirements*
  • Documentation of CPR for Healthcare Professionals*
  • Satisfactory criminal background check*
  • Satisfactory DHHS Adult and Child Abuse & Neglect Registry*
  • Satisfactory drug testing*
  • If a student has been taking classes during the spring semester at a college other than Northeast Community College, the student is responsible to send completed official transcript to the Registrar’s office and the Nursing Program by June 30, of the year they are intending to start the nursing program.
  • LPN to ADN students are required to hold an unencumbered LPN license from Nebraska or another compact state.

*The nursing program will provide more information regarding these requirements during an orientation held in May if selected.

Nursing Program Grade & Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in either Practical Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing coursework are held to program specific grading standards. The Nursing Program specifies that a student must obtain the following grades in order to complete either the PN Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing. Also, a student is eligible to take the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN exam upon satisfactory completion of the following graduation requirements:

  • "C" or better in all general education coursework
  • "B" or better in all nursing (NURS) coursework
  • "P" or pass grade in select NURS coursework; the "P/F" grade is reserved for laboratory or clinical coursework only; a pass grade is determined by the instructor's evaluation of the student meeting specific course competencies and is equivalent to a "B" grade in a theory or classroom course.
Nursing Program

Welcome to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Northeast. Our program is dedicated to preparing students to work as valuable health care providers who are employable in any physical therapy setting. The program was established in 1994 and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

I appreciate your interest in our PTA Program and thank you for choosing Northeast as an avenue to your future career. Physical therapy is a very interactive and rewarding career. You will continually meet new people, learn new technology, and use cutting edge treatment techniques. The Northeast PTA Program has a well-established relationship and reputation in the state. Employers actively seek our graduates to hire in clinics and hospitals across Nebraska.

The program is intense and academically challenging and one that requires hard work and dedication. Engaged teaching experiences promote an interactive learning environment that includes both didactic and clinical training. Our academic and clinical instructors are outstanding and very devoted to student learning. Because of this, graduates are well-prepared to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

Please visit our PTA Program page to learn more about the profession and program curriculum.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at PTA@northeast.edu.

Sincerely,

Laura Schwanebeck, MPT
Director of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Admission Requirements

In addition to the Northeast Community College application and admission process, students must also apply to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.

Applicants to the PTA program must:

  • Apply to Northeast Community College with a declared major of Physical Therapy: Preprofessional-Associate of Science (AS).
  • Begin the prerequisite coursework detailed in the required PTA Program of Study. A minimum of a "C" must be achieved in each of those courses, and the required science classes must have been completed within the past five years.
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 in the prerequisite coursework detailed in the required PTA Program of Study. The mid-term grade of courses in progress will be used to calculate the GPA at the time of the selection procedure.
  • Submit the required material from the PTA Application Packet by October 1. The PTA Application Packet can be accessed beginning April 1 and a completed application consists of the following:
    • PTA Program Application for Admission Form
    • Job Shadowing Forms
    • Professional Resume and Cover Letter

Based on the scoring system and rubrics for the GPA, Observation Forms, resume, and cover letter in the application packet, up to 35 students with the highest cumulative scores will be invited by the PTA Admissions Committee for an interview.

Students are accepted into the program based on total points earned on GPA, job shadowing, resume, cover letter, and interviews.

Once accepted into the PTA program, the student will be required to complete and submit the following in order to participate in the clinical education component of the curriculum:

  • Physical examination
  • Required vaccinations
  • Tuberculosis test
  • Criminal background check
  • Drug screen

Application Deadline

All application materials must be submitted by May 1, 2025. Applicants that qualify for the interview will be sent specific dates and times via email.

Application Submission Options

Mailing Submission:

Northeast Community College
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
PO Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469

Electronic Submission:

FAX: (402) 844-7390
Email: PTA@northeast.edu

In-person Submission:

Northeast Community College, Norfolk Campus, Ag & Allied Health Building, Suite 210

Questions about the application process may be emailed to PTA@northeast.edu or you may call the Health and Public Services Executive Assistant, Dawn Doherty, at (402) 844-7325

PTA Application Packet

Admission to the Utility Line program (hereafter referred to as the program) is contingent upon the applicants meeting the College mandatory placement test scores for reading, writing, and mathematics as required by the program (see program of study):

In addition to the Northeast Community College application and admission process, all Utility Line applicants must complete the Utility Line Application Form. Completed applications submitted by November 30th for the cohort beginning that upcoming August will be given priority. Completed applications submitted after December 1st may still be evaluated but will only be considered after those submitted prior.

Applicants to the Utility Line program must:

• Apply to Northeast Community College.
• Submit High School transcript and college transcripts if applicable.
• Submit a completed Utility Line Application Form. The Utility Line Application Form is updated annually and can be accessed through the Northeast Community College website, or by email to utilitylineadmissions@northeast.edu. The application must be completed in its entirety and returned or postmarked as instructed.

Faculty members will review and score all applications and transcripts and will then invite selected applicants for an interview as part of the final screening process. Applicants with the highest cumulative application screening scores will be selected. Up to 48 prospective students will be accepted.

Required application materials include:

Job Shadow

Applicants are highly encouraged to participate in Job Shadowing opportunities to gain a better understanding of the trade and to ensure their interest. Job Shadow experience is one of the considerations in the selection process for the program. To receive credit, a completed Evaluation of Job Shadowing Form must be submitted with this application.

Utility Line Program Requirements:

  1. All students must have either a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) OR a valid Class A CDL learner’s permit along with a valid operator’s license in their possession when classes begin. Students without a CDL must maintain their valid CDL learner’s permit and their operator’s license until which time they are directed to obtain a Class A CDL. Once a student obtains their Class A CDL, they must maintain that license throughout the remainder of their course of study, including the summer internship. Any student who loses their operator’s license, CDL learner’s permit, or CDL will be unable to continue any further in the program. Students wanting to re-enter the program must re-apply.
    Each student must provide a current driving record from the student’s state of residence by the end of the second week of classes for each term in which they are enrolled, including summer internship. Nebraska resident students will have their records request sent to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles by the program. Out-of-state students will be responsible for securing their own drivers' record in the allotted time. Failure to provide a current driver record will result in the removal of that student from the program.
  2. All students are required to be registered in the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse with the program as their C/TPA. All students will also be required to pass a DOT medical examination and obtain a medical examiner's certificate for drivers. All students are required to be in a drug and alcohol testing program which consists of pre-admittance, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing. DOT physical examinations along with all drug and alcohol testing will be provided by the program.
  3. Any student who refuses to follow the guidelines regarding the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, is unable to obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate, fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to take a drug or alcohol test, intentionally attempts to alter the outcome of any drug or alcohol test, or does not appear in the allotted time to take a drug or alcohol test will be unable to enter or continue in the program.
    Any student who has been removed from the program due to the drug or alcohol testing policies and wishes to re-enter the program must re-apply and will be required to provide evidence of successful completion of a substance abuse
    program from a substance abuse professional (SAP) and satisfy all requirements from the Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to be eligible to re-obtain their CDL or CDL learners permit prior to being re-admitted.
  4. For the safety of the students and to ensure the student’s ability to safely perform the skills required, any student who does not meet all first or second semester requirements and sits out at least one semester must re-take UTIL 1030 and 1040 or UTIL 1140 and 1150, whichever is appropriate for the semester in which they are returning to regardless of prior grades received as well as any classes or labs that were not completed as required by the program’s course of study.
  5. Students who are not successful in their first semester of the freshman year and wish to return must re-apply to the program as a first-time student. Students who are not successful in any subsequent semester may re-enter the appropriate semester the following year.
  6. If a student has fulfilled all first semester requirements but does not complete all the second semester requirements, they may re-enter the second semester the following January, if an opening exists.
  7. Students must either successfully complete their summer internship or have sufficient hours to be eligible for an incomplete grade prior to beginning their sophomore year. No student will be allowed to take sophomore classes or labs without either the successful completion of their summer internship or having been approved for and received an incomplete grade.

Before admission to the program, students will need to attain the following minimum entrance scores: ACT—Math 17, Reading 14, English 14; ACCUPLACER – Arithmetic 75, Elementary Algebra 31, Reading 43, Sentence Skills 64; or MAP Math 216, Reading 216, Language 216.

Veterinary Technology Applicants

In addition to Northeast Community College application and admission, students must also apply to the Veterinary Technology Program. Applicants to the Veterinary Technology Program must:

  1. Submit completed required application materials to the program by October 1st. Materials include the following:

    • Professional resume.
    • *Veterinary Technician observations (See Veterinary Technology Program of Study).
    • Personal statement.
    • *Disclosure statement.

    *Specific forms and guidelines are provided by the program. Applicants need to obtain and complete the specified forms.

  2. Complete the coursework detailed in the required Program of Study with a minimum of a "C+" in all VTEC courses. (See Veterinary Technology Program of Study). Your grades as of November 1st of the year in which you are applying will be used to tabulate your GPA in the VTEC courses for your application.


Based on an evaluation score of the above criteria, the student may be invited in by the Veterinary Technology Admissions Committee for an interview.

Those students selected to continue in the Veterinary Technology Program must complete the following:

  • Physical examination.
  • Rabies vaccination (or sign waiver).
  • Proof of Health Insurance.
  • Criminal background check and drug screen.
  • Complete all veterinary technology courses with a minimum grade of C+.

Veterinary Technology Program Grade Requirements

  • Students must earn a C+ or above in all VTEC coursework.
  • In the event of course failure or withdrawal, a student will be allowed to repeat the course to earn a qualifying grade.
  • A total of two course failures or withdrawals are allowed. Upon failure or withdrawal from the third course, students are dismissed from the program.

Incoming Transfer Students

For those students wanting to transfer into the program from another institution:

  1. Must be transferring from an AVMA-accredited program and submit the following:
    • An official transcript of veterinary technology coursework.
    • Completed Northeast Community College Veterinary Technology Program Disclosure Statement.
    • A signed letter of good standing from the director of an AVMA-accredited program. Students who cannot provide a letter of good standing from the program's director or who were dismissed from the program for academic or behavioral issues will not be accepted.
  2. Transfer students must complete the same selection process as all areas of Northeast's students. To determine their GPA, the program director will use course grades that are C+ or higher in an equivalent course. If there is no equivalent coursework, the transferring student must take the Northeast Community College Veterinary Technology Program's required course.
  3. Transferring students with a 2.5 GPA in the four veterinary technology courses may be invited to interview for the program.
  4. If admitted into the program, the veterinary technology coursework that the student wishes to transfer will be at the discretion of the Northeast Community College Veterinary Technology program director. All other college coursework will be evaluated by the college registrar for acceptance. Only grades of C+ or higher in veterinary technology courses will be accepted.
  5. All transferring students must agree to follow the Northeast Community College Veterinary Technology Program requirements.
  6. All transfer students who have been admitted into the program must take the following courses through Northeast Community College: VTEC2612, VTEC2611, VTEC2622, VTEC2621, VTEC1410, VTEC1411, VTEC1211, VTEC2562, VTEC2561, VTEC1220, VTEC2520, VTEC2521, VTEC2680, and VTEC2660. No equivalency course will be accepted for these courses.