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Dental Hygiene Program Admission

Please note: The dental hygienist degree program at Harper College has selective admission requirements. Information provided on this page is subject to change.

Steps to prepare for application to this limited enrollment program:

1. Attend the mandatory Health Care Careers Information Meeting

2. Review program and policy information

• Dental Hygiene Associate in Applied Science Degree (see above)
• Course Descriptions: Dental Hygiene DHY
• Functional abilities unique to the Dental Hygiene program

3. Learn about admission requirements

• Summer 2025 Dental Hygiene Program Admission Requirements (PDF)
• TEAS entrance exam information (NLN will no longer be accepted)
• Interpreting the TEAS Exam Score Report

4. Apply

• Apply to Harper if you have not previously done so
• Summer 2025 Dental Hygiene Application opening Oct 1, 2024  

5. Upon completion of the Dental Hygiene program graduates can explore bachelor degree completion and transfer options at https://www.harpercollege.edu/transfer/index.php