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Admission to BSDH Degree Completion Program

Formal admission to Old Dominion University is an initial requirement for admission to the BSDH Degree Completion Program Online.  Applications may be obtained from the Old Dominion University, Office of Admissions.

A licensed dental hygienist who has an Associate in Applied Science Degree or a Certificate in Dental Hygiene Degree and who has graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program should apply as an upper level dental hygiene transfer student to Old Dominion University. Formal acceptance as a dental hygiene major will be determined by a Selection Committee of the School.

If you are an international student please e-mail:  sstull@odu.edu

Required Documents

  1. Submit Online Application and Official Transcripts from all colleges attended to:
    Office of Admission, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0050
  2. Submit Application for School of Dental Hygiene BSDH Degree Completion Program Appliation Form (PDF) 
  3. Submit the following to Program Coordinator:
    Sharon C. Stull, BSDH, MS Program Coordinator BSDH Degree Completion Program Online
    Old Dominion University School of Dental Hygiene
    4608 Hampton Blvd, Room 2007
    Norfolk, VA 23529-0499
    1. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
    2. Photocopy of passing score on the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination
    3. Photocopy of State License
    4. Photocopy of current CPR status
    5. Recommendation letter from at least two of the following:
      1. director or clinical supervisor from the accredited dental hygiene program attended
      2. current or most recent dental hygiene employer

Application Deadlines

Students may begin in Fall, Spring or Summer sessions.
Fall Semester Application Deadline:  May 1
Spring Semester Application Deadline:  October 1
Summer Semester Application Deadline:  March 15