Preparing to Apply (DDS)
Considering the dental school?
Thinking about applying to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry? Get a feel of the school by attending an information session or trying our dental school preparation course.
Information Sessions
It is highly recommended that interested students attend a DDS Information Session to learn more about becoming a qualified candidate. These sessions are held regularly at the School of Dentistry. Space is limited for each session, so be sure to sign-up early!
Dental School Preparation Course
The Dental School Preparation Course is a 20-hour intensive program designed to prepare students for the field of dentistry. It consists of a series of hands-on preclinical exercises and laboratory procedures as well as lectures given by university faculty members.
Preparing to apply
- How to stand out as an applicant
- Application requirements
- Dental Admission Test (DAT)
- Prerequisites
- Suggested Science Electives
- Preparing for re-application
- Course transfers for students
- Summer Research Fellowship Program
- Class of 2023 Profile
- DDS Program Info Sheet
- Class of 2023 Project Cost of Attendance