Admissions Formula Core Curriculum Hours 25% Core Curriculum GPA 20% Science GPA 25% Science Hours Completed 30% Multiple attempts of same course will be averaged to determine GPA The components above will be utilized to determine the top 20 candidates who will receive an interview.
Re-application Process If you are re-applying to the program, you will need to submit all new application materials, references and observations by the March 1st deadline.
Program Requirements Prior to starting the program, students are required to provide documentation of a completed background check and drug screening (performed at their expense). While in the program, random drug testing is performed at the student’s expense, and students are required to maintain health insurance coverage and Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Please refer to the college catalog for program specifics.
TOEFL Requirement Students applying to the dental hygiene program for whom English is a second language will need to submit proof of the following achievement on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam in addition to the other admission requirements.
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
550 on paper based exam 213 on computer exam 80 on internet exam
TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS In an effort to be sensitive to the health concerns of the campus community, Georgia Highlands College is a tobacco free environment. All forms of tobacco use, including electronic cigarettes are banned on GHC campuses. Georgia Highlands College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity Institution. The statements set forth in this brochure are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution.
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GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE Revised: 03/14/2019