How to Apply

A new class is admitted to the BSDH/MDT program once each year in the fall.

Using this same application below you can choose to apply to the BSDH/MDT program only, the Dental Hygiene program only or to both programs. Click here for more information about Dental Hygiene.

Please complete Steps 1-3.

Step 1

Submit the DHCAS Application

Step 2

Applicants who have never attended the University of Minnesota must submit a transfer application.

Submit Transfer Application

Applicants who are currently attending, or have previously attended the University of Minnesota must submit a change of college form.

Submit Change of College Information

Step 3

Submit Three Letters of Recommendation.

  • Two letters from college-level science or math professors from whom you have taken a course
  • One letter from an employer or a supervisor from a volunteer position.

Letters of recommendation must be submitted to us directly from the recommenders themselves, and may be submitted in the following ways:

Email: [email protected] (print, sign, scan, send as a .pdf file)

Fax: 612-624-0882

US Mail:
Office of Admissions
School of Dentistry
University of Minnesota
15-163 Moos Health Sciences Tower
515 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455