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The entry-level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program:<\/p>\n
Our dental hygiene students receive hands-on training in our industry-standard working clinic. Our cohort of 40 students begins the program as juniors each fall semester. The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program is taught over five consecutive 16-week semesters, including an eight-week summer semester.<\/p>\n
Application Process<\/a> Curriculum & Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n","background":{"ID":74100,"id":74100,"title":"dental2-cropped","filename":"dental2.jpg","filesize":422202,"url":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2.jpg","link":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/?attachment_id=74100","alt":"Two students in dental scrubs worth with equipment","author":"101","description":"","caption":"","name":"dental2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":73129,"date":"2018-09-11 19:04:04","modified":"2019-08-02 15:26:03","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1600,"height":520,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2-300x98.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":98,"medium_large":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2-768x250.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":250,"large":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2-1024x333.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":333,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":499,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2.jpg","2048x2048-width":1600,"2048x2048-height":520,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":98,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":130,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/dental2.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":195}},"title":"Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in","bold_title":"Dental Hygiene","content":"","secondary_nav_menu_type":"menu","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"Application Process ","notes":" Eastern Washington University Dental Hygiene will be accepting applications November 10th, 2025 – February 2, 2026 for the 2026 Admissions Cycle.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the Center for Academic Advising and Retention (CAAR) \u00a0to schedule a Prospective Student Advising Appointment with a dental hygiene advisor.\u00a0509.359.2345<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0advising@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Important Dates and Application Information:<\/p>\n We welcome applicants with the following requirements who are eligible for application:<\/p>\n For the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle<\/strong><\/p>\n The selection process involves a competitive ranking of major and minor factors. The total application score (up to 100 points) is calculated solely from the major and minor factors listed below.<\/p>\n Applications will be evaluated solely on their content and eligibility; submission time will not influence points or selection priority. Applications must be submitted between November 10th, 2025-February 2, 2026.<\/p>\n Major Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n Minor Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n Evaluation of Qualified Applicants<\/strong><\/p>\n After the application deadline, qualified applicants are initially ranked based upon:<\/p>\n Based upon initial ranking, the top ranking applicants will be invited to submit their Winter Quarter transcripts upon completion of Winter Quarter.\u00a0 After the submission of Winter Quarter transcripts, applicants will be ranked based upon:<\/p>\n The 40 top-ranked applicants are accepted to the program and notified by email. The following 10 ranked applicants are put on an alternate list and notified of their position by email.<\/p>\n NOTE: Because enrollment in the program is limited to 40 and the admissions process is competitive, no assurance is given that all applicants who complete the prerequisite coursework and are accepted by EWU will be admitted to the DNHY-BS program.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 1: Attend an Information Session","copy":" Each Information Session will be limited to the first 40 individuals who sign up. Sessions will be canceled if less than ten individuals are registered. Once the information sessions have met capacity, we will not be adding additional dates until summer 2025 for the Fall 2026 admission cycle.<\/p>\n Attendance at an Information Session is valid for 2 consecutive admission cycles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Required for all applicants. Parents and high school students considering a career in dental hygiene are encouraged to attend to assist in academic planning.<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> A detailed email will be sent to registered attendees 24 hours before the session date.\u00a0 The detailed email will contain the exact location for the in-person session and the ZOOM link for the online sessions.<\/p>\n What:<\/strong> The session covers admissions requirements, essential functions of the dental hygienist and bloodborne pathogens. A question and answer session and tour of the dental hygiene facilities will follow.<\/p>\n When:<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:30 PST In-Person (Closed for registration)<\/p>\n Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:30 PST ZOOM (Closed for registration)<\/p>\n Wednesday, December 17, 2025 5:30 PST ZOOM (Closed for registration)<\/p>\n Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:30 PST ZOOM<\/p>\n Register<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 2: Complete Observations ","copy":" Please note that individuals who are not licensed or certified may only observe clinical procedures and are not permitted to perform any dental procedures or duties during their observation sessions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Regardless of applicants employment experience, all EWU Dental Hygiene applicants must complete the same observation hour requirement.<\/p>\n Please download the EWU DNHY Observation Hours Form<\/a> to document hours. This form must be completed and signed by Licensed\/Registered Dental Hygienists regardless of employment experience of the prospective applicant. Observation of a Dentist or EFDA will not count towards required hours. Reference the Observation Hours Form Example<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n These procedural observations\/hours must be completed at a minimum of two different dental offices. There are no specific requirements for the type of dental office you choose. It is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to schedule these observation hours and arrange placements with the dental offices.<\/p>\n Observation hours are valid for 2 consecutive admission cycles.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 3: Apply to EWU & Submit Official Transcripts ","copy":" Apply<\/a>\u00a0online to EWU and pay the\u00a0$60 application fee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Current EWU students do not have to reapply to EWU. As a current EWU student, we already have your transcript information on file.\u00a0 If you have taken any courses at a college\/university other than EWU since you initially applied to EWU, please submit those transcripts to the EWU Admissions Office.<\/p>\n If it has been more than one year since you have registered for courses at EWU, you must reapply.<\/p>\n Transfer students, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n Eastern Washington University Dental Hygiene applications will be accepted November 10th, 2025- February 2nd, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n The application link will close February 2nd.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the Dental Hygiene Program Specialist at dentalhygiene@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 5: If Invited, Attend Interview","copy":" For the Fall 2026 Admissions Cycle, the EWU Dental Hygiene program will be holding in person interviews.\u00a0 Interviews will be held March 28th, 2026.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the Dental Hygiene Program Specialist at dentalhygiene@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 6: If Accepted","copy":" By mid-April, the 40 top-ranked applicants are accepted to the program and notified by email. The following 10 ranked applicants are put on an alternate list and notified of their position by email.<\/p>\n BE ADVISED: A letter including deadlines for all required immunizations will be sent to students who are accepted into the program. Failure to adhere to these deadlines will result in retraction of the student’s acceptance and an offer will be made to the next on the alternate list.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n NOTE: Because enrollment in the program is limited to 40 and the admissions process is competitive, no assurance is given that all applicants who complete the prerequisite coursework and are accepted by EWU will be admitted to the program.<\/em><\/p>\n Once notified of acceptance to the program, applicants must:<\/p>\n Students on the alternate list are ranked and should stay in close contact with the Dental Hygiene Program Specialist if they’re interested in remaining active applicants. Alternates should complete all prerequisite courses as planned. If a candidate on the accepted list withdraws, alternate candidates are contacted.<\/p>\n All applicants for the dental hygiene program must have the following in order to enroll fall semester:<\/p>\n Failure to provide documentation of the above by Aug 1 may result in an admission rescind.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Application Process","identifier":"application","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"off-white","accordion_position":"bottom","title":"Entry-Level Program Prerequisites","notes":" To be considered for admission, applicants must have the majority of the EWU Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACR) and graduation requirements completed at the time of application and\/or be able to complete all requirements prior to entry into the program.<\/p>\n","include_spacing":false,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Program Prerequisites ","copy":" To be considered for admission, applicants must have the majority of the EWU breadth area core requirements (BACR) and graduation requirements completed and\/or be able to complete all requirements prior to the fall semester entry into the program.<\/p>\n The following prerequisite priority science courses (or equivalent courses) must be completed or in progress<\/strong> prior to the application deadline and successfully completed by the end of winter quarter.<\/strong><\/p>\n All science prerequisites and additional science requisite courses have a five-year shelf life and are required to have been completed within five years of the date of application with a grade of a C+ or 2.3 GPA or higher.<\/p>\n Pass\/Fail grades and AP test scores are not accepted to meet the EWU Dental Hygiene prerequisite requirements.<\/p>\n The Anatomy\/Physiology and Chemistry Series are required to be completed at one institution to assure continuity of coursework. To request an exception, please send an email including\u00a0 dentalhygiene@ewu.edu and lspeer@ewu.edu. These will be approved on a case-by-case basis.\u00a0<\/strong> Online science courses will not be accepted.\u00a0 Science courses must be completed in person or in hybrid format. If completed in a hybrid format, the lab portion must be completed in person. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
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