Application Process:
Application for the program will require the submission of the following materials:
- Application Form for the Postbaccalaureate Program in Dentistry including personal statement. (Available on the Creighton Dental School Website.)
- Copy of Applicant’s AADSAS application to dental school
- AADSAS Summary sheet from the current AADSAS (fall 2006) application cycle, if applicable. This form will list all schools to which the applicant has applied. Creighton University does not have this form in its possession even if you are a current applicant to Creighton University School of Dentistry.
- DAT Scores for all attempts at the DAT not reported in the AADSAS application above. These scores may be copies of reports sent to the applicant.
- (optional) Transcripts of all academic work not reported on the applicant’s AADSAS application.
- Three letters of reference from teachers and/or community leaders. Please request that these letters of reference be sent directly to the Office of Dental Admissions and that they address the following:
Application for the program will require the submission of the following materials:
- Commitment to the study of dentistry.
- Potential for academic success in the Postbaccalaureate Program in Dentistry.
- Evidence of demonstrated empathy and compassion for humankind.
- Rationale for Applicant’s lack of success so far to gain entry into the study of dentistry.
(Note: letters already on file may suffice; however, current letters may shed new light on the applicant’s qualifications for this program.)
Student Responsibilities: Successful Applicants must provide documentary evidence satisfactory to Creighton University that they are covered by health insurance. They must also provide immunization records. In addition, successful applicants are expected to meet the responsibility of the program fees and their own living expenses in addition to any tuition fees for the courses. Financial assistance is available through Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) and other alternative loans.
Postbaccalaureate applicants must show evidence of applying to FAFSA and "preapproval" of alternative loans when applying to this program.
There is not aplication fee required for this program |
Please consult the timeline below. The deadline for receipt of the above materials in the Office of Dental Admissions is at the close of business (5:00 PM CDT) on THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 Notification of ‘complete’ file status will be sent to the applicant.
After the applicant’s file is complete, the Postbaccalaureate Admissions Subcommittee will select a pool of finalists to be reviewed by the full Postbaccalaureate Admissions Committee.
No campus interview visit will be required, but applicants may visit the campus if they wish. Please call the Office of Dental Admissions to schedule a visit. The Postbaccalaureate Admissions Committee will conduct telephone interviews with selected applicants. March 8-20, 2008, five participants and a list of alternates will be selected. Selected participants will be notified by letter.