Students applying to or interested in the Dental Hygiene Program<\/a> are encouraged to contact the department with questions.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Program Prerequisites\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nYou must have completed, or be in the process of completing, the Year 1 and Year 2 prerequisites<\/a> at the time of application. Any prerequisites not completed before applying must be completed by 05\/31 of the year you apply. Proof of Spring enrollment and a passing grade of C or better is required.<\/span><\/p>\nRequired Science prerequisites must not be older than 5 years; all other required prerequisites must not be older than 10 years.<\/p>\nThere is no preference for applicants who take their prerequisites at NAU; all applicants are considered equally.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n GPA Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nScience GPA: 2.5 minimum<\/strong><\/p>\nA Science GPA of 2.5 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.7 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\nCumulative GPA: 3.0 minimum <\/strong><\/p>\nA cumulative GPA of 3.0 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.8 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene program only accepts letter grades A, B & C for required prerequisites. Letter grades D & F for prerequisites are not accepted.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Credit Equivalencies for Transfer Students\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nAZTransfer<\/a> – Course equivalency guide for AZ Colleges & Universities<\/p>\nJACKSPATH <\/a>– Course equivalency guide for all Colleges and Universities<\/p>\nIf you need additional help, you may contact CHHS advising<\/a> with questions<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Program Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nRequired vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. Roughly 100-120 students apply.<\/p>\nWhat if I am not accepted?<\/h4>\nSince there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.<\/p>\nNAU’s Dental Hygiene Program does not have a waiting list. 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You must have completed, or be in the process of completing, the Year 1 and Year 2 prerequisites<\/a> at the time of application. Any prerequisites not completed before applying must be completed by 05\/31 of the year you apply. Proof of Spring enrollment and a passing grade of C or better is required.<\/span><\/p>\nRequired Science prerequisites must not be older than 5 years; all other required prerequisites must not be older than 10 years.<\/p>\nThere is no preference for applicants who take their prerequisites at NAU; all applicants are considered equally.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n GPA Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nScience GPA: 2.5 minimum<\/strong><\/p>\nA Science GPA of 2.5 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.7 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\nCumulative GPA: 3.0 minimum <\/strong><\/p>\nA cumulative GPA of 3.0 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.8 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene program only accepts letter grades A, B & C for required prerequisites. Letter grades D & F for prerequisites are not accepted.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Credit Equivalencies for Transfer Students\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nAZTransfer<\/a> – Course equivalency guide for AZ Colleges & Universities<\/p>\nJACKSPATH <\/a>– Course equivalency guide for all Colleges and Universities<\/p>\nIf you need additional help, you may contact CHHS advising<\/a> with questions<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Program Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nRequired vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. 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Required Science prerequisites must not be older than 5 years; all other required prerequisites must not be older than 10 years.<\/p>\n
There is no preference for applicants who take their prerequisites at NAU; all applicants are considered equally.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Science GPA: 2.5 minimum<\/strong><\/p>\nA Science GPA of 2.5 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.7 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\nCumulative GPA: 3.0 minimum <\/strong><\/p>\nA cumulative GPA of 3.0 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.8 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene program only accepts letter grades A, B & C for required prerequisites. Letter grades D & F for prerequisites are not accepted.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Credit Equivalencies for Transfer Students\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nAZTransfer<\/a> – Course equivalency guide for AZ Colleges & Universities<\/p>\nJACKSPATH <\/a>– Course equivalency guide for all Colleges and Universities<\/p>\nIf you need additional help, you may contact CHHS advising<\/a> with questions<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Program Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nRequired vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. Roughly 100-120 students apply.<\/p>\nWhat if I am not accepted?<\/h4>\nSince there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.<\/p>\nNAU’s Dental Hygiene Program does not have a waiting list. 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A Science GPA of 2.5 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.7 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\n
Cumulative GPA: 3.0 minimum <\/strong><\/p>\nA cumulative GPA of 3.0 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.8 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene program only accepts letter grades A, B & C for required prerequisites. Letter grades D & F for prerequisites are not accepted.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Credit Equivalencies for Transfer Students\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nAZTransfer<\/a> – Course equivalency guide for AZ Colleges & Universities<\/p>\nJACKSPATH <\/a>– Course equivalency guide for all Colleges and Universities<\/p>\nIf you need additional help, you may contact CHHS advising<\/a> with questions<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Program Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nRequired vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. 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A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is the minimum required for application to the program; however, a 3.8 or higher is considered competitive.<\/p>\n
The NAU Dental Hygiene program only accepts letter grades A, B & C for required prerequisites. Letter grades D & F for prerequisites are not accepted.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
AZTransfer<\/a> – Course equivalency guide for AZ Colleges & Universities<\/p>\nJACKSPATH <\/a>– Course equivalency guide for all Colleges and Universities<\/p>\nIf you need additional help, you may contact CHHS advising<\/a> with questions<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Program Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nRequired vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. 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JACKSPATH <\/a>– Course equivalency guide for all Colleges and Universities<\/p>\nIf you need additional help, you may contact CHHS advising<\/a> with questions<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Program Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nRequired vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. Roughly 100-120 students apply.<\/p>\nWhat if I am not accepted?<\/h4>\nSince there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.<\/p>\nNAU’s Dental Hygiene Program does not have a waiting list. 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If you need additional help, you may contact CHHS advising<\/a> with questions<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Program Requirements\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\nRequired vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. Roughly 100-120 students apply.<\/p>\nWhat if I am not accepted?<\/h4>\nSince there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.<\/p>\nNAU’s Dental Hygiene Program does not have a waiting list. 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Required vaccines\/immunizations:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. 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The following vaccines\/immunizations are required for the program and are the student’s financial responsibility. These documents will be thoroughly reviewed at pre-orientation:\nYearly Influenza vaccine* <\/strong>\nYearly PPD\/TB Skin Test (2 visits)<\/strong>\nHepatitis B (3 doses)<\/strong>\nMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 Doses)<\/strong>\nVaricella (2 doses or proof of chickenpox\/titer test from doctor)<\/strong>\nTdap (within 10 years, if longer or close to 10 years, a booster is required)<\/strong>\nCovid-19 Vaccine*<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. 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Please note that you must have the specific immunization listed. Incomplete or incorrect immunizations will affect your ability to start clinic and your standing in the program. If you are missing any immunizations, it is important to get started as soon as possible. Many of the immunizations are given in a series and take several months to complete. If you are missing an immunization, you must have the first dose prior to the start of the program.<\/p>\n
*Religious exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must go through NAU Equity and Access<\/a>, and medical exemptions for COVID and\/or Influenza must be approved through NAU Disability Resources<\/a>. Religious and\/or medical exemptions must be approved before the start of the program.<\/p>\nFingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. 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Fingerprint clearance card:<\/strong><\/p>\nDental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\nArizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\nYour fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\nIf you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\nThe procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found on the Federal Bureau of Investigation<\/a> website, under Criminal History Summary Checks<\/a>, or by calling (304) 625-5590.<\/p>\nTo obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. 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Dental Hygiene Applicants who are ACCEPTED into the program must apply for an AZ Fingerprint card. Instructions and information will be provided at pre-orientation. Please DO NOT apply for a fingerprint clearance card UNTIL you have been accepted to the program.<\/p>\n
Arizona Revised Statutes require many professions to have an active fingerprint clearance card prior to or as a condition of licensure, certification, or employment. The Applicant Clearance Card Team (ACCT) at the Arizona Department of Public Safety receives applications and reviews criminal history records of applicants to determine their suitability to receive a fingerprint clearance card, and periodically updates the status of current fingerprint clearance cards.<\/p>\n
Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application, and while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.<\/p>\n
If you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you with the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.<\/p>\n
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To obtain a copy of your Arizona criminal history record to review, update, or correct, you can contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety Criminal History Records Unit at (602) 223-2222 or visit here<\/a> to obtain a Review and\/or Challenge packet.<\/p>\nFor more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. Roughly 100-120 students apply.<\/p>\nWhat if I am not accepted?<\/h4>\nSince there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.<\/p>\nNAU’s Dental Hygiene Program does not have a waiting list. If you are not accepted into the program, you will need to reapply the next year.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Additional Program Expenses\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n<\/p>\n2026.2027 Additional Program Expenses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Contact information<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/i>\n Email:<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Dental.Hygiene@nau.edu<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n <\/i>\n Call:<\/span>\n <\/div>\n 928-523-5122<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n Apply to the Dental Hygiene program<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Admission & Program Requirements Students applying to or interested in the Dental Hygiene Program are encouraged to contact the department with questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1601,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ring_central_script_selection":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-74","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74"}],"version-history":[{"count":84,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1908,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions\/1908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
For more information, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Applicant Selection Criteria\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\nScience GPA<\/li>\nCumulative GPA<\/li>\nPrerequisite Courses Completed<\/li>\nWritten Essay Question Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAlthough portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\nWe do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n 2027 Application & Admission Timeline\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n\n01\/01\/27 – 01\/31\/27 Applications Accepted Online<\/li>\n02\/01\/27 – 02\/05\/27 Applications Reviewed<\/li>\n02\/08\/27 Applicants notified of status via email<\/li>\n02\/19\/27 Essay Question Zoom Q&A (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n02\/26\/27 Essay Questions via Zoom (Invitation Only)<\/li>\n03\/08\/27 Applicants are notified of their status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStudents will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\nProgram Acceptance Rate<\/h4>\nThe NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. Roughly 100-120 students apply.<\/p>\nWhat if I am not accepted?<\/h4>\nSince there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.<\/p>\nNAU’s Dental Hygiene Program does not have a waiting list. If you are not accepted into the program, you will need to reapply the next year.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n Additional Program Expenses\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n \n \n\n<\/p>\n2026.2027 Additional Program Expenses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Contact information<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/i>\n Email:<\/span>\n <\/div>\n Dental.Hygiene@nau.edu<\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n <\/i>\n Call:<\/span>\n <\/div>\n 928-523-5122<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n Apply to the Dental Hygiene program<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Admission & Program Requirements Students applying to or interested in the Dental Hygiene Program are encouraged to contact the department with questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1601,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ring_central_script_selection":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-74","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74"}],"version-history":[{"count":84,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1908,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74\/revisions\/1908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/dental-hygiene\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Although portfolios, pictures, resumes, colored paper, and reference letters are often included in other applications, these items are not considered part of our process. Please do not include them.<\/p>\n
We do not consider previous job experience (i.e., dental assisting) or letters of recommendation when selecting applicants.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Students will be notified of acceptance or regret to the program by phone call and email.<\/p>\n
The NAU Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive program admitting approximately 32 students each year. Roughly 100-120 students apply.<\/p>\n
Since there are more applicants than available space, admission is competitive. Meeting the minimum criteria merely allows you to submit an application and is not a guarantee of acceptance into the dental hygiene program. Students who are not admitted must reapply each year. Alternate status does not guarantee a position in the next class to be admitted.<\/p>\n
NAU’s Dental Hygiene Program does not have a waiting list. If you are not accepted into the program, you will need to reapply the next year.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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