Application Procedures

Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the program. All application materials must be received by March 1 to be considered for admission. No applications will be reviewed after this date. Applicants must provide:

1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Professions Application for Admission is required.* You may choose to apply directly online by clicking here or you may print a copy of the application, then complete and mail it to the address on the form.
    

2. Application Fee:  A $40.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $40.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
    

3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work. A minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 2.75 is required for admission.  Additionally, applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 SC of the prerequisite course work prior to the application deadline.  Two of the three science prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the application deadline.
    

4. ACT Scores: Scores must be documented on an official high school transcript or sent directly from ACT. A minimum ACT composite score of 20 is required for admission.
    

5. Professional Observation Form: One (1) completed professional observation form from a dentist or a dental hygienist is required. That professional observation must reflect evidence of previous exposure to the profession of dentistry, such as observation of at least 20 hours in a dental office or actual dental assisting experience.
    

6. Interview: The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the department to arrange an interview after the application packet is complete.
    

7. TOEFL scores as applicable*.

Transcripts �issued to the student� will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chp/catalog/ .

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.

All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, #619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone (501) 686-5730.

Re-application Policy:  Students who are dismissed from the Dental Hygiene program for academic reasons or withdraw by their own decision and wish to be considered for readmission for a subsequent semester must reapply to the program as new applicants, adhering to all policies and requirements in effect at the time of their reapplication.

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