Student must have SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS listed below PRIOR TO APPLYING to the
Dental
Hygiene Program.
1 Application Form: For admission to the college, apply online at STLCC.edu.
2 Degree Seeking Status (Regular Status)
a Official College Transcripts — An official transcript from each college attended must be sent directly
from the college attended to STLCC-Registrar’s Office, 5600 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, 63110 or email:
csr@stlcc.edu. Hand carried or faxed transcripts will NOT be accepted. For more information on
transferring credit to STLCC - https://stlcc.edu/admissions/transfer-planning/transferring-credit-to-stlcc.aspx
b High School Transcript or GED—required only for students with fewer than 15 hours of college level work or
those who have satisfied the science requirements in high school. Current high school students must submit
a final high school transcript before applying to the Dental Hygiene program.
3 Minimum Cumulative GPA: Students must have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 in order to be placed and
remain on the wait list. A 2.5 in high school or for 15 hours (minimum) of college work. Students with fewer
than 15 hours of college credit must have both a 2.5 GPA in high school and 2.5 GPA in college.
- GED Applicants: must have 15 hours of (100 level) college credits with a 2.5 GPA.
- STLCC students with at least 15 STLCC level credits with a 2.5 GPA: will have met this requirement,
regardless of the GPA at other colleges.
- College transfer students with fewer than 15 STLCC credits: must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA in college
level credits earned at all colleges attended.
NOTE: Developmental courses (numbered below 100) will NOT be counted toward the 15 hours of college
work
and will NOT be included in the GPA for admission to the program.
4 SCIENCE PREREQUISITE GPA: Complete ALL of the following to meet the science prerequisite
A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required for these four science courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better in
each course within five years prior to admission. Science prerequisite courses may be retaken one time for a
maximum total of two attempts.
•
BIO 203 General Microbiology Grade Year Taken
•
BIO 207 Anatomy and Physiology I Grade Year Taken
•
BIO 208 Anatomy and Physiology II Grade Year Taken
•
CHM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I Grade Year Taken
5 Observation Hours: Students must complete a total of 20 hours observing dental hygienists in private
practice in a minimum of two offices, three preferred. This is to be documented on practice letterhead
(date, number of hours spent observing and signature of dentist or dental hygienist). Professional attire is
required with no visible tattoos or body piercings; no jeans; only closed-toe shoes.
6 When the above criteria have been met, students must meet with an academic advisor and submit a
separate Dental Hygiene program application. Once the academic advisor completes their part and
signs the application, the application will be forwarded to the Dental Hygiene program director.
Advisors: Submit completed application to STLCC-DentalHygiene@stlcc.edu.
Mailed or faxed applications will NOT be accepted.
NOTE: Admission and degree requirements are subject to change without advance notice.
DHY 7/2023
THIS IS NOT A DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM APPLICATION
The Program application is a SEPARATE FORM from this Dental Hygiene Requirements Checklist.
See an advisor to complete a PROGRAM APPLICATION.
Dental Hygiene
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
