Admission Requirements - Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Program Prerequisites

Although it is preferred that B.S.D.H. applicants complete all eight prerequisite required courses prior to enrollment, program acceptance will be considered for students that have completed 50% of the remaining pre-requisite courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take no more than two Dental Hygiene courses with one prerequisite course per semester until they have completed all remaining prerequisite classes. This will provide a smoother route to completion of the GSU B.S.D.H. program. Please contact the B.S.D.H. Director to further discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

For admission from Perimeter College to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene career pathway, the following minimum admission requirements must be satisfied:

1. Completion of the Dental Hygiene program at Perimeter College and eligibility for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) to become a registered dental hygienist (RDH).
2. Successful completion of at least 50% of all remaining core general education requirements. Perimeter College RDH graduates must complete their remaining prerequisites at Perimeter College versus completing prerequisites at Georgia State University.
3. An unrestricted current dental hygiene license in the United States or eligibility for licensure.
4. College grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
5. Personal Statement, 1-2 pages, but no more than 2 pages, double spaced in 12-point font, discussing how the student’s academic background and life experiences will contribute to success in the Dental Hygiene profession beyond the associate’s level.
6. A current resume of professional and volunteer experiences.

For applicants who are NOT graduates of Perimeter College with an associate degree in Dental Hygiene:

1. Official transcripts from a CODA Dental Hygiene program with an associate degree in dental hygiene.
2. A notarized copy of the successful passage of the RDH credentialing exam from the NBDHE or an unrestricted current dental hygiene license in the United States or eligibility for licensure.
3. Successful completion of at least 50% of all remaining core general education requirements.
4. College grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
5. Personal Statement, 1-2 pages, but no more than 2 pages double spaced in 12-point font, discussing how the student’s academic background and life experiences will contribute to success in the DH profession beyond the associate’s level.
6. A current resume of professional and volunteer experiences.
7. Upon acceptance to both GSU and the Lewis College, an undergraduate advisor in the University Advisement Center (UAC) and the Lewis College Office of Academic Assistance will advise students to generate an individual program of study plan and adjust their major from Undeclared to a B.S.D.H.