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Early Notification Admission


To be considered for Early Notification Admission to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Program in Dental Hygiene, the applicant must meet the following criteria and meet with the Director of the Division of Dental Hygiene or the Chairperson of the Division of Dental Hygiene Admission Committee for final approval:

Applicants must:

  • Complete of a minimum of one semester of full-time (minimum 12 credits) college coursework.
  • Achieve a minimum ACT composite score of 24.
  • Complete of two of the three pre-professional required science courses (anatomy, biology, chemistry) with a minimum B+ grade in each course (within five years of entry).
  • Complete of pre-professional required composition, sociology and/or psychology with a minimum of B+ grade in each course.
  • Maintain minimum B+ grade point average for all terms after notification of early admission.
  • Provide of documentation of observation/shadowing of a dental hygienist in clinical practice.
  • Complete of all components of the application process.

If one or more of the above criteria are not met, the applicant will not be considered for "Early Notification Admission" but will be considered in the regular admission process.

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