Also considered are the college attended, year in school, any trend in grades, degrees attained, awards, and such characteristics as motivation and social awareness. An interview is a requirement of the admission process. In cases where candidates present equivalent academic preparation, residents of the state of Iowa are given preference. Notification of acceptance begins December 1. Students may be admitted to the College of Dentistry as early as the first year of undergraduate study, but they postpone enrollment to the college until they have completed at least three years of undergraduate course work.
Students study a liberal arts curriculum that incorporates dental prerequisite courses.
Once selected for the program, students must maintain an appropriate level of academic progress to enroll in Iowa's College of Dentistry. All rights reserved.