Criteria Assessment
Dental Hygiene Program applicant selection criteria:
| Criteria | Points |
| Prerequisite Science Grade Point Average: One of the most critical criteria for a student's acceptance into our program. The higher the grade point average, the more points earned. | 0-25 |
| Cumulative GPA: The higher the GPA the more points earned. | 0-15 |
| Experience: Work or volunteer experience in the health professions is valued. | 0-3 |
| Enrollment Status: Because Northern Arizona University is a state funded institution we place emphasis on in-state status. Highest preference is given to enrolled Northern Arizona University students. | 0-5 |
| Military Veteran: Yes or No. | 0-2 |
| Second Language: The DH program values multicultural experiences, including proficiency in a second language. | 0-5 |
| Written essay and tour: Among other things, essays should reflect an individual who has leadership quality and is respectful, professional, ethical, intelligent, works well in a team, and will represent the department in a professional manner in process and after graduation. | 0-45 |
| Quality of Application/Communication: The manner in which the application packet is completed, instructions are followed, communication is professional, and recording of grades/GPA information is accurate (loss of points is possible). | |
For a more detailed list of criteria and scoring, we have
created a scoring rubric that will help you determine your chances of
being admitted to the program.