Dental Assisting
Program Admission Requirements
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.
- 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.
