Admissions Process and Requirements

Northwest Suburban College
Admissions Office
5999 S. New Wilke Road, Suite # 500
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

  • High school diploma, GED, or Equivalent
  • A copy of the student’s government-issued ID (state ID, Driver’s license, or passport) which confirms and documents, amongst other information, the US physical location/address of the student. Absent such identification of address/location, NWSC will, on an exceptional basis, accept a student’s signed attestation of their current physical location/address.
  • Proof of vaccination from hepatitis, measles, mumps, rubella, H. diphtheria, and tetanus or documented exemption, which must be submitted prior to the start of the externship
  • Pharmacy Technician students must have cleared background checks prior to enrollment. Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant students are required to undergo a background check before externship if the externship site requires it.
  • If any enrolled student should move outside the State of Illinois prior to the completion of his or her program, the student must contact the college of their change in physical location. Any change in the student’s physical location outside of the State of Illinois may hinder their ability to complete the blended academic program at NWSC and thus also prevent future employment in their field of study. NWSC requires that students notify their Admissions Associate or Program Manager by attesting in writing to any change in residential address within two weeks of a change, along with documentation of physical location; such writing may include an email attesting to the noted change of location.
  • Applicants enrolling in the College who have a misdemeanor conviction should be aware that they may not meet applicable licensure or certificate requirements and may not be able to secure employment in the field. Certain misdemeanor convictions may prevent a student from successfully completing the desired program due to the inability to place students on externship or clinical sites; therefore, in these instances, the College reserves the right to deny admission. Be sure to discuss licensing/credentialing eligibility concerns and the effects of a criminal background on the applicant’s program goals with the Admissions Associate, in consultation with the Director of Student Services & Programs and Dean.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Procedure

  • Complete the NWSC Application for Admission.
  • Meet with an Admissions Representative for information about the program & required documentation.
  • Request your official high school or GED (General Education Development) transcript be sent directly from the school to:
    Northwest Suburban College / Admissions 5999 S. New Wilke Road, Building 500 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
  • Alternatively, at the time of enrollment,students may provide an official, original copy of the high school or GED transcript or diploma. The College Admissions Representative will make copies of the documents provided by the student, attest that these are copies of original documents, and keep copies in the student’s file.
  • Provisional acceptance may be provided to a student who does not meet this requirement. However, the student must provide a signed attestation of graduation, which must include the name of the high school attended, city, state, and graduation date.
  • Submit proof of immunization detailing the month, day, and year of vaccine receipt for, at a minimum, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus, or for acceptable documentation and exemptions,
  • Meet with the Institutional Aid Administrator/Representative who will provide information about various levels of institutional grants available and provide information about the multiple payment plans to choose from, if requesting a grant.
  • Complete the enrollment agreement and other required forms.
  • Pharmacy Technician students must have cleared background checks prior to enrollment.
  • Pay the initial fees at the Accounts Office.
  • Set up payment arrangements with the NWSC Accounts Office or Institutional Aid Office.
  • Attend the Student Orientation on the scheduled date.

Northwest Suburban College
Admissions Office
5999 S. New Wilke Road, Suite # 500
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

  • Please note that transcripts will be retained for one year from the date of receipt for applicants who do not subsequently enroll.
  • Set up payment arrangements with the NWSC Accounts Office.
  • Attend the Student Orientation on the scheduled date.
  • The Admissions Rep. will provide details on the date and time of orientation.