After admission to the program, the dental hygiene major consists of required courses in the basic sciences, dental science, dental hygiene science, clinics, and an area of specialization. Additional courses are scheduled during the three years in the professional program to meet the remaining requirements for the University ' s General Education Curriculum. Other course work to total 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Most successful applicants have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
Admission is selective and competitive.
Spaces in the class are limited, so not all qualified applicants can be admitted. The overall grade point average and grades in the required sciences are important factors in the admission decision. For regular admission, all prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the Spring Quarter preceding the Autumn Quarter of desired enrollment. Students matriculate in the Autumn Quarter only and must file an application to Dental Hygiene with The Ohio State University Admission Office between September 1 and April 1 for the following Autumn Quarter. Most admission decisions are made after receipt of Spring Quarter grades.