Application Procedures

The Application deadline is January 5. The Office of Recruitment and Admissions encourages applicants to submit the online application forms in early December.  All materials related to the application must be received in the Office of Recruitment and Admissions by February 1.

Application Materials

The following must be  included with the application when it is submitted online:

1. Application for Admission
2. Secondary Application
3. List of courses in progress and those planned prior to enrollment into our program (this information is requested on the online application - no separate form is required)
4. Biographical sketch  (this essay is requested as part of the online application - no separate form is required)

Other materials that should be sent to complete your application:

1. Application Fee ($35.00) payable through the online payment system link available on the Dental Hygiene Application form.
2. Photograph sized 2 X 2 (does not have to be a passport picture - can be regular photograph cut down)
3. Transcripts from high  school and all colleges attended
4. Scores from Texas  Success Initiative (TSI). (Or if exempt, SAT/ACT or TAAS usually scores are listed on high school transcript you do not have to submit scores separately.)
5. Observation Verification Form (minimum 16 hours required) form available for download at the bottom of this page.
6. Evaluation Forms (submitted by a dental hygienist, a college professor and an individual who has known the applicant for some time;  for example, an employer or supervisor.)  Evaluations from family members and friends are not acceptable.

Note

• An application is valid for  one academic year only.  Re-applicants must re-submit new recommendation letters and the observation verification form.
• Official transcripts are  required, and will be accepted only when sent directly from each school  the applicant has attended.
• Recommendations are  required from (1) a dental hygienist,  (2) a college professor and (3) an individual who has known the applicant for some time;  for example, an employer or supervisor.  Recommendation letters from family members and friends are not acceptable.
• It is the responsibility of  the applicant to keep the application file current. Failure to supply  grades, transcripts or recommendations may be perceived as an indication  that the applicant is no longer interested in admission.

Interviews

Processing of applications begins the year prior to entrance into the professional program and continues until the class is filled. The applications are evaluated and an invitation for an interview may be extended. The purpose of the interview is to determine the applicant's knowledge of the dental hygiene profession. It also provides an opportunity for the applicant to see the facility, meet with the Admissions Committee and to ask questions about the Dental Hygiene Program.

All prospective students are encouraged to contact the College of Dentistry with questions regarding prerequisite courses or the program.

Residency

Each student is responsible for declaring a legal state of residency at the time of application. Residency requirements are described in the Texas Education Code. A copy of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and regulations on determination of residency status is available in the Office of Student Affairs at the College of Dentistry or may be downloaded from the THECB website at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/.

Basis For Acceptance

All applicants for admission will be considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex or age. Preference is given to Texas residents. Qualified handicapped persons who are capable of meeting the academic and technical standards essential to participation in the program will receive equal consideration.

The quality of the applicant's academic achievement is a prime consideration. A grade point average (GPA) is computed based on all courses taken in college.

Preference for admission is given to students with:

1. A cumulative GPA and  Science GPA indicating ability to succeed in the program.
2. Attention given to detail  when completing the application.
3. A comprehensive  biographical sketch that includes information that will help the  Admissions Committee know the applicant better. Details about the dental  hygiene procedures that have been observed, a description of the community  service projects in which you have participated and information concerning  your interests, abilities and attitudes that have motivated you to make  the commitment required for a career in dental hygiene are examples of  information that might be included.

Matriculation and Registration

All students are required to register on the dates specified in the official school calendar. A matriculation fee is required of every student upon first admittance to any program of the College of Dentistry. New students who fail to report for registration at the specified time may lose their place in the class, unless they have previously received permission for late registration.

Veterans who have obtained a certificate of eligibility should report to the Director of Student Aid for handling of veteran's benefits.

Detailed information about student aid and veteran affairs is available from the Financial Aid Office.

Physician's Statement

Before enrollment, the accepted applicant must return a completed physical examination form furnished by the College.  Required immunizations are listed on the physical examination form.

How To Access the Dental Hygiene Application Forms

The applicant will be required to:

• Create an account on the TAMHSC Admissions Processing Portal (APP) website. 
• Complete and submit the following:
  • The Dental Hygiene Application
  • The Secondary Application and
  • The Ethnicity Form. 

The application for Dental Hygiene Program will be available on the TAMHSC APP website from June 1st to January 5th. 

Download Forms

The Evaluation Form and Observation Verification Form are available for download.  You will need to print these forms and submit them with signatures through regular mail.

• Evaluation Form -- top section to be filled in by applicant 
• Observation Verification Form

If you have questions about the application process, you may email the Office of Recruitment and Admissions or phone the office at 214.828.8231.

Mail forms and transcripts to:

Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Texas A&M College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Avenue, Room 525
Dallas, TX 75246-2013 USA