IVCC > Dental Hygiene Admission Formula

A.) Dental Assisting Grade Point Average (GPA). Cumulative grade point average is calculated by all points earned divided by hours attempted for all dental assisting course work you have taken.
B.) Grades earned in required general education courses.

Class	Grade
ENG 1001/1204
BIO 1007
BIO 1008
BIO 1009
CHM 1004
PSY 1000
SOC 1000

C.) Completion of related courses. - In this category, points are awarded for courses taken that may help the student throughout the dental hygiene program. These courses are not required to complete the program. 1 point will be awarded for each course completed with a "C" or higher ALH 1000 Intro to Nutrition
ALH 1001 Terminology of the Health Field
ALH 1002 Human Growth & Development for Health Workers
D.) Prior Educational Experience.
E.) Previous Application If you applied last year to the Dental Hygiene program and were qualified but not accepted, you will be awarded 1 point.

F.) Score received on the HESI A2 Exam

A2 Subject Area	Percentage
Anatomy
Vocabulary
Reading
Grammar
Math

G.)Work experience in a dental related field In this category points are awarded based on your work and/or volunteer experience in a dental office, dental lab, mobile dental clinic, or other dental related fields. Full time is considered 32 hours or more per week. Part time is considered less than 32 hours per week. A work verification form must accompany your application.

Dental Hygiene Admissions Formula

Admission for August 2025.