APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES
Obtain application material from the Office of Graduate Studies or from the specialty area of your choice and return it to the Office of Admissions and Records.  Application deadlines are as follows:You may also download a copy of the graduate admissions form here for printing. You will need the Adobe Acrobat reader.

If you wish further information
See: Request For Information form
(Adobe PDF File, requires Acrobat Reader).

Programs & Application Deadlines

Advanced Education in General Dentistry
October 1 - Participates in PASS

Biomaterials Science
Applications accepted thoughout the year, with a recommended fall semester start date.

Biomedical Sciences

• MS - Applications accepted throughout the year, with a recommended fall semester start date.
   
• PhD - There is no application deadline; however, students interested in pursuing a combined graduate degree (clinical specialty and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences) are encouraged to apply for both programs at the deadline indicated for the clinical program.

Dental Hygiene
March 1
Masters Degree in Dental Hygiene Web Site

Dental Public Health
February 28

Endodontics
August 15 Participates in PASS Deadline

Health Professions Education
March 31

Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
October 1

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
October 1.  Participates in PASS and MATCH.

Orthodontics
September 1 - Participates in MATCH

Pediatric Dentistry
November 15 - Participates in PASS and MATCH.

Periodontics
August 1

Prosthodontics
September 1 Participates in PASS

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements
To be admitted to graduate studies, an applicant must:

1. hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or a dental degree from a college or  university of recognized standing;

2. show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research satisfactorily;

3. have had adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the field chosen; and

4. submit, with the application, scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.  GRE scores more than five calendar years prior to application for admission to graduate studies may not normally be used to satisfy admission requirements, except in the case where the applicant has been involved in graduate or professional academic programs for the majority of time since the testing date.  Scores made on the GRE more than ten calendar years prior to application for admission to graduate studies may not be used to satisfy admission requirements.

5. be able to perform the essential functions required in the curriculum.

International Student Requirements
An applicant from another country seeking admission to graduate studies must meet the same requirements for admission as applicants from the U.S., namely 1-4 above.  In addition, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.  Prospective students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language.  All applicants from non-English-speaking countries must present a score of at least 79-80 on the internet-based, 550 on the paper-based TOEFL examination or 213 on the computer-based score) in order to be admitted to graduate studies.  In certain circumstances, a student may be admitted to graduate studies prior to obtaining 550 (or 213 on the computer-based exam) on the TOEFL, but in all cases a TOEFL score must be submitted for the application to be complete.  This circumstance shall apply only to students who are already residing in the United States at the time of application and where the appropriate Admissions Committee can determine that the candidate has adequate English language skills to begin instruction.  In these cases, the applicant must receive a 550 (or 213 on the computer-based exam) on the TOEFL by the end of their second semester in residence; otherwise, participation in the program will be terminated.  TOEFL may be waived if the candidate has a previous degree (B.A./B.S., M.S., or D.D.S./D.M.D.) from a fully accredited U.S. institution.

International applicants accepted into a program of the College must obtain the appropriate student visa (F or J) prior to enrollment. Accepted applicants may not enroll or attend classes until they comply with the visa requirements set by INS and the newly passed USA Patriot Act, Public Law 107-56. Visitor visas and other temporary visas are not sufficient to fulfill these requirements. The accepted applicant is encouraged to begin the process of acquiring a visa as quickly as possible upon notification of acceptance since processing times vary from country to country.