Prospective students must complete additional application information and procedures other than those required for admission to the University in order to be considered for entry into the program. Students applying to the dental hygiene program are required to sent a copy of thier high school transcript and college transcripts to the dental hygiene program in addition to those transcripts sent to the University. All students are required to observe a dental hygienist for a period of two or more hours.
Students have the opportunity to enter the baccalaureate degree program by alternative pathways.
Professional sequence begins in Sophomore year. Either way, the 35 hours of prerequisites must be completed before entering the sophomore year. This guarantees completion of the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 60 hours or less. Thirty-six students enter the professional sequence in the fall of the sophomore year. Students must complete these courses with a C or higher in order to enter the professional sequence.