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Deadlines

Dental Hygiene Program Deadlines

February 1

All applications for admission into the Dental Hygiene Program must be received by the IPFW Dental Hygiene Department on or before February 1 each year.  Late applications will not be accepted.  Submit the following information to the IPFW Dental Hygiene Program by February 1 of the year in which you are applying for enrollment:

  • IPFW Dental Hygiene Program Application   Applications are received by contacting the Dental Hygiene Program and requesting a Dental Hygiene Program Applicant Packet of information.
    NOTE: Copies of applications from other programs are NOT accepted.

  • IPFW Curriculum Information Form Contained in the Applicant Packet.
  • Official college transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
    *Special note:  IU, Purdue, and IPFW students can submit unofficial transcripts.
  • Observation Verification Form Contained in the Applicant Packet.  Completion of a minimum of four hours in a dental office, observing a dental hygienist providing patient care services is required for admission into the IPFW Dental Hygiene Program.  Dental Hygiene Observation Verification Forms are also available on the website.

June 1

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better by June 1 for fall admission into the program.  No exceptions are given for completion of summer courses.  Final transcripts must be received by the Dental Hygiene Program no later than May 25.