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Application Checklist

Application Checklist for Dental Hygiene Programs

Application Periods

BS Entry-level Program Applications may be submitted beginning August 1
Application deadline February 1 for Fall semester entry
BS Completion Program Applications may be submitted throughout the year
Application deadline June 1 for Fall semester entry
Application deadline October 1 for Spring semester entry
M.S. Program Applications may be submitted throughout the year
Application deadline June 1 for Fall semester entry
Application deadline October 1 for Spring semester entry

Please send all application materials to:

UTHSCSA  Office of the Registrar
Allied Health Admissions
7703 Floyd Curl Dr. Mail Code 7702
San Antonio TX 78229-3900


Checklist for Bachelor of Science Entry-level Program

  • All checked items listed below are required for a complete application.  If items are missing, your application may not be processed.
  • All prerequisite courses completed by the end of spring semester of the year you wish to enter the program, with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and prerequisite courses GPA of 2.7.  Click here for prerequisites.
  • All prerequisite courses completed with a grade of “C” or better
  • Completed application (click here for Texas Common Application).

Submit the following materials and documents to the Registrar at the address above, before the application deadline:

  • $45 application fee – On-line payment, or check or money order sent to the Registrar at the address above. Write your application number on the check or money order to assure proper processing. Your application cannot be processed without payment being received by the deadline date.
  • Official transcripts from every college or university you have attended – If official transcripts are sent to you, you may send them to the Registrar if the seal on the envelope is not broken.
  • Two (2) reference forms – It is not necessary to mail the completed forms in separate, sealed envelopes.  Click here to download or print reference forms.
  • Applicant Resume and Personal StatementClick here to download or print instructions.
  • Request for Waiver of Program Prerequisites (if required) – To petition a waiver for a course review, submit a completed PETITION FOR COURSE REVIEW form (Click here) and include the name of the college/university attended, a copy of the course number and title, and course description.
  • TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Required only of international applicants from countries where English is not the native language; minimum score of 68 (Internet), 220 (computer), or 560 (paper) is required.

Checklist for Bachelor of Science Completion Program

  • All checked items listed below are required for a complete application.  If items are missing, your application may not be processed.
  • All prerequisite courses completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and minimum dental hygiene GPA of 2.7.  Click here for prerequisites.
  • All prerequisite courses completed with a grade of “C” or better
  • Completed application (click here for Texas Common Application).

Submit the following materials and documents to the Registrar at the address above, before the application deadline:

  • $45 application fee – On-line payment, or check or money order sent to the Registrar at the address above. Write your application number on the check or money order to assure proper processing. Your application cannot be processed without payment being received by the deadline date.
  • Official transcripts from every college or university you have attended, including dental hygiene program. – If official transcripts are sent to you, you may send them to the Registrar if the seal on the envelope is not broken.
  • TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Required only of international applicants from countries where English is not the native language; minimum score of 68 (Internet), 220 (computer), or 560 (paper) is required.

Checklist for Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Program

The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program is not accepting applications for the 2007-08 academic year. The program is being redesigned to incorporate a more exciting, state-of-the-art interdisciplinary focus. Please check this website for future information regarding when applications will re-open. New information will be available through the Allied Health Welcome Center (AHWelcome@uthscsa.edu) when final approval of the changes is received.

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