Dental Hygiene - Admission Process
Application Procedure
In addition to the admission requirements of Chattanooga State Community College, the applicant must meet the following requirements to be considered for acceptance into the A.A.S. Dental Hygiene program:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Attend a required Dental Hygiene information session prior to application deadline.
- Complete Dental Hygiene application
- Submit copies of high school and all previous college transcripts.
- Complete all learning support classes, if applicable.
- Complete 16 hours of dental office observation (must be in at least 2 separate offices)
- Be in the process of completing all prerequisite and appropriate college credit courses.
- This includes courses other than those with a “DH” prefix.
- Sciences (prefix BIOL) must all be taken with a five-year limit and require a “C” or better.
- CHEM 1010 is required for students who did not receive a grade “B” or better in high school chemistry.
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) DH applicants must take the test on or before the first Monday in February. (retakes allowed after 6 weeks, 2 year limit on test).
- A minimum of 60% in Math, Reading, English, Science and overall composite is required.
- A minimum of 60% in Math, Reading, English, Science and overall composite is required.
Selection Process
The deadline for submission for all application requirements is the first Monday in February and only candidates meeting that deadline will be considered for the interview. Only candidates with TEAS scores and grade point averages above the minimum established by the program will be interviewed by the selection committee.
Selection is based on a comparative analysis of
- test scores
- transcripts
- interviews
- etc.
Transcript information considered by the selection committee include:
- minimum science GPA of 2.75
- minimum program GPA of 2.75
- minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75
- completed courses points
- interview points
Post-Selection Process
- prior to starting the program, a background check and drug screen is required.
- must complete forms furnished for medical, vision and drug screening. Acceptance to the Dental Hygiene Program is contingent upon results of these examinations. These forms must be submitted online by August 15.
- must supply proof of CPR certification for healthcare professional with AED (a two-year certification is available through the American Heart Association).
- must have required immunizations (see immunization checklist)
- should have personal health/accident insurance.
- must purchase liability insurance through school.
Alternates or non-accepted applicants should:
- complete registration process with advisor each semester.
- complete as many non-dental hygiene courses as possible.
- re-apply by the following year