DDS Admissions Quick-start Guide

APPLICATION TIMELINE – APPLY EARLY! • Consult with a pre-dental advisor • Submit AADSAS application (adea.org/ aadsas): May 11 – Oct. 15 • Qualified applicants will be invited to submit a photo and $90 processing fee • All materials must be submitted and verified by Oct. 15 • Interviews occur Sept. – Nov.; acceptance offers begin Dec. 2

UNIVERSIT Y OF UTAH

Interviews

June

July

Aug

Sept

AADSAS Admissions

Oct

Nov

Oct. 15 All materials due

Dec Dec. 2 Acceptances begin

SCHOOL OF

DENTISTRY

Please visit dentistry.utah.edu for more information about application, selection, enrollment, tuition and financial aid.

DDS Admissions Quick-start Guide UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY DDS Admissions Office 530 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

One of the Most Advanced and Scenic Campuses in the World.

dental.admissions@hsc.utah.edu dentistry.utah.edu @UofUDentistry UofUDentistry @UofUDentistry UofUHealth

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OUR PROGRAM The University of Utah offers advanced education in dentistry science and practice. Our combination of technology, world-class instruction and picturesque beauty are unsurpassed. Anywhere.

Clinical Experience Our students graduate with more clinical hours, do more procedures, and have more patient contact than is offered at nearly any other school in the country. Caring for underserved and often medically complex patients will provide you with unparalleled clinical experience.

ACADEMICS: GPA and DAT scores below reflect averages of the Class of 2025:

TUITION & FEES Tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration and are due no later than the second Friday of each semester.

• GPA: Cumulative = 3.66; Science = 3.6 • DAT: AA = 21; PAT = 22; TS = 21 Minimum 3.0 GPA and DAT score of 17 required.

ALTUS SUITE: All applicants must complete Casper and Snapshot assessments. TakeAltus.com Prerequisite Coursework*: Course

Credits

Course

Credits

Anatomy (Human or Comparative)

3

Eng. comp/Tech writing

6

Biochemistry

3

Microbiology + Lab

4

Biology

6

Physics

6

Chemistry, General

8

Physiology

3

Chemistry, Organic

6

DENTAL SHADOWING: 80 hours (minimum) required We recommend shadowing at least four dentists.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: We require three letters* submitted through AADSAS • Two letters from science instructors who taught you in a classroom setting and assigned a grade • One letter from a college/university committee, a non-science instructor, dental professional, employer, or supervisor *You may submit an optional fourth letter from an employer, military supervisor, coach, or religious leader attesting to character and fitness for dentistry

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: ADMISSIONS CRITERIA To ensure best fit, we holistically evaluate applicants on the following objective and subjective criteria: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited United States college or university.

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Personal statement (essay) Undergraduate research experience Community and volunteer service Leadership activities Applicants must be able to perform physical and manual functions, with reasonable accommodations, necessary to the performance of dentistry.

• Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Utah Resident (2021-2022 academic year figures) Tuition:

$40,537 annually

University of Utah Fees:

$1,870 annually

Dental Program Fees:

$7,725 annually

Non-Resident (2021-2022 academic year figures) Tuition:

$76,475 annually

University of Utah Fees:

$1,870 annually

Dental Program Fees:

$7,725 annually

*Subject to change annually. Students accepted as non-residents will be classified as non-residents for the duration of their dental school experience. See dentistry. utah.edu for updates.

WICHE PSEP PROGRAM University of Utah School of Dentistry participates in the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) run by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Applicants from AK, AZ, HI, MT, NM, ND and WY are eligible to apply for PSEP tuition funding.

Visit wiche.edu for more information.

Select the link to your individual state and follow the instructions.