• ABOUT DENTAL ASSISTING
• ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• CURRICULUM
• HOW TO APPLY
• FACULTY
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• EXPENSES
• USEFUL DENTAL ASSISTING INTERNET LINKS
• REQUEST INFORMATION

To be considered for admission to the dental assisting program, students must complete the following requirements:

• Acceptance to the University of Southern Indiana.
  • Dental Assisting applications will not be considered for admission until the student has applied to and been accepted to the University.
• High school diploma or GED.
  • High school grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• SAT score of 700 or better or ACT score of 15 or better.
• Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale).
  • All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
  • All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to beginning the Dental Assisting professional curriculum.
• Completion of a Dental Office Observation Form.
  • Candidates must complete 8 observation hours in a dental office that employs a dental assistant.
• Candidates for admission must be in good health and capable of fulfilling clinical practice requirements.