Online Application

General Guidelines  |  Application Instructions   |  Notes and Reminders  | Check Application Status

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Please read all the instructions below before completing your online application.

You must complete the ADEA DHCAS application to be considered for the program. The application cycle is open from October 24 until February 15. The ADEA DHCAS application includes all supplemental materials such as transcripts, resume, personal statement, recommendation letters, and shadowing form. There is a fee associated with this application. Please review the Quick Start Guide and FAQs on the ADEA DHCAS website for more information about the application process. If you have questions about the ADEA DHCAS application, please reach out to ADEA DHCAS customer support.

Applicants will check the status and progress of their application online by logging back into ADEA DHCAS

Applications for the Bachelor of Science program are reviewed by the Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee for the following:

  • Completeness of application
  • Completion of required prerequisite courses
  • GPA of required science courses
  • Overall GPA of required courses
  • Overall academic record (including repeated courses, failures, withdrawals, etc.)
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Potential for and demonstration of leadership qualities
  • Quality of personal statement
  • Interest and knowledge of the dental hygiene profession
  • Completion of pre-application dental hygiene shadowing experiences
  • Quality of recommendation letters

Candidates whose applications meet preliminary screening criteria will continue with the admissions process and may be invited for an interview with members of the Committee on Dental Hygiene Recruitment and Admissions. A personal interview does not guarantee admissions.

General Guidelines

Before completing the ADEA DHCAS, please review the Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science degree admissions requirements and guidelines.

Note: All supplemental materials will be uploaded to the ADEA DHCAS application. No supplemental materials will be accepted via postal mail.

Final Notes and Reminders

You may stop and save your work to continue later while completing the ADEA DHCAS.  Please note your application will not be reviewed or considered until the ADEA DHCAS is submitted successfully, and all supplemental materials are received.

NOTE:  ADEA DHCAS allows limited changes to your primary application and supplemental materials.