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Admissions Requirements by Pathway of Entry
Direct Freshman Entry
This pathway is appropriate for high school seniors applying to LMU who would like to complete their Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene in 3.0 years via the ASDH degree path. These students must meet the following criteria for undergraduate admissions:
Required Entrance Test(s):
For high school seniors, either the ACT or SAT to determine eligibility to take biology and chemistry courses. Students applying to the DHP must possess a cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Minimum Score on Required Entrance Test(s): ACT of 22+
Students Must Satisfy the Following Requirements for Guaranteed Admissions:
High School Seniors:
- Complete the DH Application for both LMU admissions and ADEA DHCAS portal.
- Initial Admissions Interview with CDM and DHP Admissions Committee (During Senior Year).
- 250-word essay – How you arrived at this career
- Two letters of recommendation (from non-relatives) attesting to community service, leadership ability, character, and other skills.
Minimum GPA for each Required Course: A C+ is a minimum grade needed for all required courses. Required Technical Standards and Competencies for Program Admission:
- 16 documented observation/shadowing hours in a General Dentist's Office shadowing the Dental
- During the Spring before the last semester of prerequisites, the student will apply to LMU-DHP through admission The student will be required to complete the supplemental application and meet for a second interview with the LMU-DHP admissions committee.
- Applicants must pass the LMU-CDM Medicine criminal background
- Applicants must be drug-free, as evidenced through required drug testing (completed upon offer of admission).