The applicant who has made a sound decision to pursue dentistry based on a careful self-assessment following sufficient observation experience must also complete specified requirements. Applicants to the DDS program must have completed a documented minimum of 20 hours of observation in the offices of general practice dentists for consideration of admission. A reporting form can be downloaded from the admission section of the College of Dentistry homepage onto computers with Adobe Acrobat Reader or mailed from the college Admission Office. Return to top of page Educational requirements Preparation for a dental education requires a strong background in chemistry and biology. In addition to the required course work, an applicant must complete a minimum of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours at an accredited four-year college.
Most students enter the college with a baccalaureate degree.
There is no preferred major in college admissions. However, in most cases, Ohio applicants should have earned at least a B average in the required courses to be considered. Applicants who are not residents of Ohio, while welcome, are held to higher academic standards. Return to top of page Transcripts Official college transcripts covering all work to date at the time of application submission are required. A final official college transcript is required prior to matriculation.