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To be considered for admission in to the Dental Hygiene program, applicants must have:
• Minimum of 2.8 cumulative GPA
• Minimum 2.5 prerequisite and science GPA
• Minimum C grade in all prerequisite courses
Prerequisite courses: minimum of 3 credits each 1. Anatomy
2. Biology (course must include a laboratory)
3. Chemistry (course must include a laboratory) 4. Composition
5. Psychology 6. Sociology 7. Physiology 8. Statistics
All applicants who graduated from high school in 1987 or later must have completed the University of Minnesota high school course preparation requirements:
• FouryearsofEnglish,withemphasisonwriting, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation;
• Fouryearsofmathematics,includingoneyear each of elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra;
• Threeyearsofscience,includingoneyeareach of biological and physical science and including laboratory experience;
• Threeyearsofsocialstudies,includingone
year each of geography (or a combination of courses incorporating geographic studies, e.g., world history, western civilization, Latin American studies, etc.) and U.S. history;
• Twoyearsofasinglesecondlanguage;and
• Oneyearofvisualand/orperformingarts, including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form (e.g., theater arts, music, band, chorus, orchestra, drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, etc.).
All high school preparation requirements must be completed prior to entry into the Dental Hygiene program.
Diversity policy:
The School of Dentistry seeks to foster a diverse student body of thought, interest, background and intellect. Diversity enhances the educational experience
of all students and better prepares our graduates to practice dentistry. The admissions committee considers the following factors:
Geographic diversity
First generation college student Financial need
Disadvantaged educational background Racial and ethnic diversity
Evidence of outstanding leadership Special talents
High academic potential
Unique work or service experience Community involvement
Experience or interest in research or
teaching
Interest in providing dental services to
underserved populations