Dental Hygiene Application Requirements

Fall Semester Only

Priority Application Deadline: January 15

*This application may remain open afterward based on available space.

Supporting Documents Due: February 1

All applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program must have completed the following prerequisites:

High School Requirements:

Requirement	Grade
High School Diploma or GED	Minimum overall GPA of 85
Laboratory Biology (e.g., Living Environment)	Regents Exam score of 70 OR course grade of 85
Chemistry	Regents Exam score of 70 OR course grade of 85
Mathematics (2 courses)	Regents Exam score of 70 OR course grade of 85 in each course

Cancellations of Regents due to Covid-19 will be considered, but all courses must be Regents level courses.

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For ESL/International Students: 

• The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 79 will be required for applicants who have had ESL courses in high school and applicants with secondary credentials from countries whose language of instruction was not English.
• This is an internet based exam and it must be submitted by February 1st.
• Register for the TOEFL exam here. 

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Please note: Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are academically ranked due to limited seat availability. The college reserves the right to make final decisions based on the applicant pool each year. Decisions for applications submitted by the January 15 deadline will begin to be released in mid-March.

Fall Semester Only

Priority Application Deadline: January 15

*This application may remain open afterward based on available space.

Supporting Documents Due: February 1

All applicants to the Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Program must meet the following prerequisites, which should be completed by the priority deadline.

Admissions Requirements:

	College Level Course Work With Grades Of “B” Or Better	High school grades will be considered in the absence of a college grade. They must meet the following criteria:
GPA	Cumulative GPA of 3.0	-
Math	2 College-level math courses: Mth 107, 109, 110, 116 or 129	Two Math Classes with a regents exam score of 70 or Course grade of 85
Biology	BIO 120/120L: General Biology Or BIO 123/123L: Human Body in Health and Disease	Laboratory Biology (i.e., Living Environment)  Regents with a score of 70 or Course grade of 85
Chemistry	CHM 124/124L:Principles of Chemistry	Chemistry Regents with a score of 70 or Course grade of 85
English	EGL 101: Composition I – College Writing	-
Anatomy & Physiology	BIO 166: Anatomy and Physiology This course must be taken within the last 7 years. Since many colleges do not offer this specific Anatomy and Physiology course required by our program, applicants may instead complete both Anatomy and Physiology I and II to meet this requirement.	-

Repeat attempts of courses will be averaged together.

Students who attempt a prerequisite course more than two times will not be considered for admission.

Cancellations of Regents due to Covid-19 will be considered, but all courses must be Regents level courses.

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For ESL/International Students: 

• The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 79 will be required for applicants who have had ESL courses in high school and applicants with secondary credentials from countries whose language of instruction was not English.
• This is an internet based exam and it must be submitted by February 1st.
• Register for the TOEFL exam here. 

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Please note: Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are academically ranked due to limited seat availability. The college reserves the right to make final decisions based on the applicant pool each year. Decisions for applications submitted by the January 15 deadline will begin to be released in mid-March.

Fall And Spring Semester Entry

Applications Are Based On Rolling Admissions

All applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program must have completed the following prerequisites:

Admission Requirements:

• Must have an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene or Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Must have a valid license to practice dental hygiene.

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Please note: Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are academically ranked due to limited seat availability. The college reserves the right to make final decisions based on the applicant pool each year.

A: Due to the high volume of applications and inquiries for the Dental Hygiene program, we are unable to offer in-person or one-on-one advising. Instead, we offer Information Sessions that provide everything you need to know about the application process, including admission requirements, prerequisites, deadlines, and more. These sessions are the best way to get accurate, up-to-date guidance and support as you prepare to apply.

A: The FSC RAM Portal is an online dashboard to monitor the status of applications. After submitting an application you will receive login instructions to access this portal.

A: Admission decisions for the Dental Hygiene program are typically released in mid-March for applicants who submit their applications by the priority deadline of January 15th.

*Applicants for the BS in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

A: Yes. If a prerequisite course is repeated the average of both attempts will be calculated and used in the ranking. Students who attempt a course more than two times will not be considered for admission.

A: No, admission is based on academic criteria. However, we recommend that applicants shadow a dental hygienist to gain awareness of the dental hygiene profession.

A: While English and math courses may be completed online, all lab-based prerequisites must be completed in person.

A: While prerequisite courses are available on a part-time basis during the day and evening, Dental Hygiene courses are offered during the daytime only and must be completed in consecutive semesters.

A: Once admitted, dental hygiene students are required to purchase uniforms, instruments, and additional clinic supplies, with an estimated cost of $2,400.00 for the two year program. Upon completion of the program, students will incur additional expenses related to board examinations and licensing fees, approximately $1,500.00.