Apply to the Dental Hygiene Program
Step 1: Before Applying...
The dental hygiene program starts once a year in Fall semester.
Before applying to the dental hygiene program, be sure you’re an accepted LSC student and have completed all pre-program courses and requirements.
Become an LSC Student
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Apply to LSC |
Before you apply to the Dental Hygiene program you must apply and become an LSC student. |
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Declare Your Major |
Declare your major When you apply to become an LSC student, choose dental hygiene as your major. If you change your major after you apply to LSC, make sure to meet with an advisor. |
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Have you been an LSC Student Before? |
Have you been an LSC student before? If you’ve taken classes for credit at LSC in the last 2 years, don’t reapply. If it’s been 2 years or more since you took a class, you need to apply to become an LSC student again. |
Complete pre-program courses and requirements
- Complete all “pre-program” requirements / courses specified in your program guide.
- Review pre-program requirements in the program guide including:
- English/reading
- Math
- Pre-program courses
- GPA requirements
- Job shadowing
We recommend you complete your job shadowing before you apply to the dental hygiene program. You’ll get to see and experience the dental hygiene profession up close and have a better idea of what to expect from the dental hygiene program when you apply. Start shadowing now! Job Shadowing Form
Step 2: Apply...
After you’ve completed Step 1, apply to the LSC dental hygiene program.
The dental hygiene program starts once a year in Fall semester. Applications accepted December 26, 2023 - January 22, 2024.
Step 3: Notification and Next Steps...
Acceptance letters for the Dental Hygiene program will be emailed by the end of February.
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Accepted |
Accepted If you are accepted into the dental hygiene program you must complete the required next steps for accepted students. |
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Not Accepted |
Not Accepted If you were not accepted, you can reapply to the dental hygiene program during a future application period. You must complete the entire dental hygiene application process again. You don’t need to reapply as an LSC student. |
Step 4: Accepted Students...
If you were chosen to participate in the dental hygiene program, complete these tasks:
**Important** Start with tasks marked with asterisks (**). They may take extra time. You must complete these tasks by the due date to be guaranteed a seat in the dental hygiene program.
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Acceptance Form |
*Acceptance Form Due by the date indicated on the acceptance letter. Sign and return the acceptance form that was emailed to you. |
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Health exam and Immunization Record |
*Health exam and Immunization Record Due June 1
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Background Check |
*Background Check Due May 1 Complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services Background Study. |
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Pay $50 Fee |
Pay $50 Fee Due by the date indicated on the acceptance letter. Pay the $50 deposit. We require the fee to hold your spot in the program. |
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CPR/BLS Certification |
CPR/BLS Certification Due July 1. Submit a copy of your current CPR/BLS certification. |
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Confidentiality Statements |
Confidentiality Statements Due May 1. |
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Register for Classes |
Register for Classes Due May 1. Register for classes. Refer to your program guide for the course list for your program. |
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Additional Forms |
Additional Forms Due May 1. |
Contact with Questions
Student Services
(218) 733-7601
Dental Hygiene Program
Dental Hygiene Program Director
Kjersta Watt
(218) 733-5988
Submit Completed Forms to:
Mail: Lake Superior College
Attn: Kjersta Watt
2101 Trinity Road
Duluth, MN 55811
Email:
Fax: (218) 733-5945
Attn: Kjersta Watt | Dental Hygiene applications
LSC Professional Advisors
We highly recommend you meet with a Health Sciences Academic Advisor as you begin your program and throughout to address any questions you may have.
Background Check
If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge, or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study.
Accreditation
The program for dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation may be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Student Selection
Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program is competitive. Qualified applicants will be ranked according to their pre-program GPA; the top-ranking students will be offered admission. In the event of a tie, priority will be given to students who completed their pre-program requirements first. The minimum cumulative GPA of pre-program courses must be 3.0 or better.
