School of Dentistry
Admission
Admissions Dental Technology
Apply for admission to Indiana University through IUFW at https://www.iufw.edu/admissions/index.html
A separate application (PDF) for the dental laboratory technology program must be received by November 15th.
The following are prerequisite course requirements and need to be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
- COM 11400, Fundamentals of Speech
- ENG W13100, Reading, Writing, & Inquiry I
- Students must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours of college level coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
- Students must pass all prerequisite courses with a “C-” or better.
- Students may repeat required prerequisite courses ONE time. However, the second grade is used to calculate prerequisite GPA. Grades are not averaged.
- All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the fall semester for the year in which you are applying to receive full application status.
- Students must have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.0/4.0.
- Students must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0.
- A personal interview with the dental technology admissions committee may also be required to determine final class selection. After completion of steps 1, 2, and 3, an interview appointment (if necessary) will be made with the admissions committee.
- Applicants accepted to the program are required to attend the program orientation. Admitted students will be notified the exact date.
- Applicants must return the acceptance form by the deadline stated in the acceptance letter.
- Applicants must demonstrate ability to meet the IU School of Dentistry Technical Standards as well as:
- recent physical examination (the summer before the program begins)
- recent TB test (the summer before the program begins)
- receive the three Hepatitis B immunizations (before the program begins) and a Hepatitis B titer (blood test). The Hepatitis B vaccination series with the titer blood test is a process that takes 7-8 months to complete. The Hepatitis B lab titer (anti-HBs blood test), which proves your immunity must be received by October 1. The titer results should be Positive (to indicate positive immunity to HBV), not Negative. If the titer results are Negative, it will be necessary to repeat the vaccination series and titer test. (refer to your healthcare provider for more information.)
- Complete a criminal background check. Students will receive on-line instructions at orientation.
- Applicants who have served in the military must submit military papers in order to receive credit for courses taken.
- Students in the professional dental programs must pass a drug screening test, if requested.
Admission Policies
Reapplying. Students who have not been accepted, but who are qualified, may reapply for admission. Students who decline admission two times will no longer be considered.
Repeat Attempts. A student may make two graded attempts at a prerequisite course, with the most recent grade calculated in the prerequisite GPA. The student’s two attempts will include any graded attempt, whether or not eliminated from the student’s GPA by grade replacement.
In addition to the Dental Technology classes, students must also complete required General Education courses. See Program Curriculum for requirements.
For further information and/or application, please contact:
Division of Allied Dental Education
Indiana University Fort Wayne 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 Telephone: 260-481-6837
Fax: 260-481-4162
