The school selects highly qualified students who are representative of a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and interests.
Selection is based on an overall appraisal of the applicant's suitability for dentistry.
Applicants should exhibit a high degree of manual dexterity and demonstrated competence in the sciences. Factors such as academic achievement, letters of recommendation, manual skills, personal qualities are considered in the admission process. As a component of the State University of New York, the school gives preference to New York State residents. However, outstanding nonresidents may be accepted. In keeping with the school policy of selecting students with varied backgrounds, the school encourages applications from qualified individuals from those groups that have been, in the past, underrepresented in the dental profession or have been socioeconomically deprived.