Additional Requirements for Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene program is a limited enrollment program which admits one class each fall semester. An admissions committee selects candidates. To be considered for admission, applicants must first meet one of the two criteria:

1. Minimum Requirements
   1. Enhanced ACT composite of 20 or better, or SAT equivalent composite score 950.
   2. High school graduates must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
   3. Completion of one unit of high school or college algebra. If the individual's math score on the enhanced ACT is 17 or less, then the individual must take and pass an elementary algebra college math course.
   4. Completion with letter grade of B or higher of a minimum of two high school science courses, including Chemistry.

OR

Students whose ACT scores do not meet the above outlined criteria may be considered for admission to the dental hygiene program by meeting the following requirements:

1. Have completed requirements for a high school diploma or met GED requirements.
2. Have completed 12 hours college credit with a minimum grade of "C" in each course at an accredited institution of higher learning within the past five years. These courses must included Chemistry and Biology. (Developmental or remedial courses will not be considered).
3. Have completed one unit of high school or college algebra. If the Individual' s math score on the enhanced ACT is 17 or less, then the individual must take and pass an elementary algebra college math course.
4. Have a college grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

In addition, students must submit:

• A one page, handwritten essay detailing reason for application to the program
• Two letters of recommendation for admission into the program

Current students enrolled in the CTC @ WVU Tech who meet the above guidelines will be given first consideration for admission. Students may wish to "shadow" in a dental office prior to application to gain first hand knowledge of the various roles of dental professionals. All transcripts, essays, recommendations and related materials are due in the admissions office by January 31st for consideration of fall admission.