Admission Requirements
 

 The student applicant is REQUIRED to:

• submit an application for selective admission to the Enrollment Services Office.  Applications are held for two years.  Applications must be resubmitted if the application is over two-years old.

• provide proof of graduation from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion of the General Education Development (GED) with an average score of 45 with no score less than 35.  An official copy of the GED scores or high school transcript is requested for verification. 

• submit high school and college transcripts to the Admissions Office.

• attend an orientation session. Orientation sessions are scheduled periodically throughout the year.  Pre-registration is required by calling (517) 483-1457.
  Upcoming  two-hour orientations are scheduled for: 
  
  Applicant Advising Seminars for Fall 2008
  
                 Call 483-1457 to reserve a seat
  
             Wednesday, October 22, 5:30-7:00pm
             Thursday, November 20, 5:30-7:00 pm 
   

• complete all prerequisite courses with a cumulative 2.5 GPA and complete all other general education courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.  Each general education course (except prerequisite courses)  must be completed with a minimum 2.0 grade or better.

 It is suggested that students schedule a conference with the Dental Hygiene Program Director at  (517) 483-1457. 

Click here to view the current Dental Hygiene Advising Guide

 
SELECTION CRITERIA:

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All courses must be completed with a 2.0 or higher with the exception of the prerequisite courses which require a 2.5 or higher.  Click here to view/print the Selection Criteria Worksheet.

 RECOMMENDATIONS and SUGGESTIONS:

1.  Students must complete all prerequisite courses with a 2.5 or higher in each course to be eligible
      for admission.

2.  Students who are considering transferring for a four-year degree are encouraged to take BIOL
     201 and BIOL 202, rather than BIOL 145 for increased transferability.

3.  Students who complete the most courses listed (General Education and Other) with the highest
     grades will receive the most points for admission.

4.  All courses (except the prerequisite courses) must be completed with a 2.0 or higher.

5.  Points will be assigned in the Dental Assisting Experience and Post Secondary Degree Category
     based on the level of achievement in each category.

If admitted:

1.   Students must complete a Criminal Background Check.

2.   Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (Infant, Child, and Adult) is required  throughout
     this program.  (EMSB 102 or American Red Cross Provider C). 

3.   Students must complete a physical exam and have all required immunizations current to include
     a yearly TB test and the Hepatitis series.


For further information and advising, contact the Dental Hygiene Program,  Health and Human Services Building (HHS), Room 107, or call (517) 483-1457, or email us at lccdh@lcc.edu.

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