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Admissions

Selection Criteria

Admission into the IPFW Dental Hygiene Program is competitive.  Eligible applicants are ranked according to their prerequisite grade point averages (GPAs).  Class selection is based on successful completion of all required prerequisite courses with an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0/4.0.  Since the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available in each class, a GPA of 3.5 or higher is strongly recommended.  The average prerequisite GPA of students accepted into the program during the past three years is 3.7/4.0.  For the past five years, the IPFW program has averaged approximately 125 to 150 applicants per year.  To have dental hygiene information or an application packet mailed to you, contact the Dental Education Office in Neff 150 at 260-481-6837 or email our Dental Education secretary at jakwaya@ipfw.edu.

Reapplying to the Dental Hygiene Program

If you are not selected for admission the first year you apply, a new application will be required for all subsequent years.  We strongly encourage you to schedule a meeting with a dental hygiene faculty advisor to review your application and GPA before applying again.  In general, students are encouraged to raise their prerequisite GPAs by taking additional relevant courses before submitting a new application.  Contact the Dental Hygiene Program at 260-481-6837 for specific information about the reapplication process and/or to schedule an appointment with a dental hygiene advisor.