Dental Hygiene, B.S.

Dental Hygiene will no longer accept applications as of Spring 2026

Admission to the B.S. in Dental Hygiene is only open to students who hold the A.S. in Dental Hygiene.

The other requirements are as follows:

1. An unrestricted current dental hygiene license in the United States or eligibility for licensure.
2. College grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
3. Personal Statement, no more than 2 pages, succinctly discussing how the student’s academic background and life experiences will contribute to success in the DH profession beyond the associate’s level. 

Program Requirements

A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in all courses designated as dental hygiene major courses.

The Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student at any time in order to preserve and maintain the school’s standards of scholarship and conduct. Furthermore, if the student has been sanctioned for any violation of university rules, procedures, or policies, an automatic review and determination of that student’s progress in the program will occur.