No student may enroll for courses in the school without being admitted by the committee. All correspondence and records related to admissions are handled and filed in the Division of Student Services and Records. Basis of Selection Selection of applicants is made on a competitive basis. Major admission considerations are the college record, American Dental Association Dental Admission Test scores, recommendation of the preprofessional adviser and personal interview. Applicants whose credentials indicate potential for success in the program are invited for interviews.
Preference is given to applicants who are Mississippi residents.
Applications must be completed by March 1 before the scheduled date of registration in August. All applicants must receive letters of acceptance before presenting themselves for registration. When to Apply Applications for the fall entering class will be accepted beginning July 1 of the previous year and should be completed no later than December preceding the desired date of admission. All applicants must receive letters of admission before presenting themselves for registration. A new application must be made for each class for which the student wishes to be considered.