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.
