Admission to the school is granted through the Office of Admission and Student Affairs which receives and processes all applications, evaluates credentials and notifies applicants who qualify for entrance by inviting them to interview. Students are selected by the Committee on Admissions, composed of dental school faculty , who base their decision on consideration of an applicant's personal qualities, aptitude and superior scholarship necessary for the successful study and practice of dentistry. Admission information may be obtained by mail or in person. Completed transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, including degree notations, must be on file in the Office of Admission and Student Affairs prior to matriculation. Courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Histology, Public Speaking, Art, Sculpture, and Business are recommended.
Computer skills are highly desirable.
Application deadline is March 1, 2002. It is recommended that DAT scores be received by the School of Dentistry no later than October 1 of the application year. A recommendation from your college's pre-health professions committee will satisfy this requirement. A recommendation from a dentist whom you have observed or worked for is highly recommended. Interviews are required for admission to the Dental School.