Dental Hygiene - Application Checklist

 All application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on or before the first Monday in February of each year.
Applications received after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits.  The program is competitive,
and applicants are not guaranteed a place in the class.

Step 1: Complete Chattanooga State Community College Enrollment

  • For consideration of program admittance, you must have completed Chattanooga State enrollment before the program deadline.
  • If you are not a current student at Chattanooga State, please complete a college application online and choose "Pre-Allied Health" as your planned course of study.
  • Successful completion of all admission requirements to Chattanooga State entail:
    • Submitting all official transcripts, vaccinations, proof of citizenship, etc.
    • Testing (if applicable)
    • Orientation (if applicable)
  • Check your admission status by clicking here

Step 2: Meet with an advisor to develop your academic plan

  • Please call (423) 697-2456 to set up an advising appointment.
  • All learning support classes should be completed first (if applicable).
  • Must maintain a "C" or better in all courses.
  • Must have a minimal 2.75 science program GPA and cumulative GPA.

Step 3: Attend an information session

  • Required to attend an information session.
  • Sessions consist of a 1 hour recorded video that will be followed by a live Q&A WebEx session.
  • To sign up for an information session click here

Step 4: Dental Hygiene Admission Process

Read the details by clicking here

Step 5: Submission of Dental Hygiene Application and Required Materials

  • Once the ChattState admission process is complete, a TigerID and password will be sent to you.
  • Use it to log-in to the Dental Hygiene Application and upload the following:
    • High school transcript, only required if receiving credit for Chemistry.
    • Copy of completed 16 hours Clinical Observation Forms.
    • Copy of your Selection/Point Calculation scores.
    • Copy of TEAS Results, including all pages and showing all four scores that you want to use in your point calculation.
  • Saving the application will allow you to return and make changes.
  • Submitting the application is final and cannot be edited.
  • Once completed and submitted, Chattanooga State's technical clerk will automatically have access to your application.
  • There is no need to submit it in any other form.
  • For any questions about your application call the Technical Clerk at (423) 697-4450 or e-mail nah@chattanoogastate.edu