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. To apply to the University, you must complete an admission application with USI Admissions. Dental Assisting applications will be considered for admission after the student has applied and been accepted to the University.
• Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale).
  -  All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to beginning the Dental Assisting professional curriculum.
  -  All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• Completion of a Dental Office Observation Form. Candidates must complete 8 observation hours* in a dental office that employs a dental assistant. *Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the office observation requirement is waived for the 2021-2022 application cycle.
• Candidates for admission must be capable of fulfilling clinical practice requirements.

How to Apply
Submit an application to the USI Dental Assisting Program, along with the Dental Office Observation Form, by March 1st of the calendar year you desire admission to the program.

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