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Admission Requirements

Associate Degree | 10-508-1

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To get started, applicants must first complete the College Admission Requirements. Once completed, applicants are officially accepted to CVTC and placed on the program waiting list, if applicable. An applicant’s program eligibility date is the date their completed application is received. If necessary, the application time will also be used to determine placement priority.

Before beginning core program classes, all Academic Preparedness Requirements must also be completed as outlined below. Applicants still working on Academic Preparedness Requirements may be accepted as Pre-Core. Pre-Core status allows applicants to take general education courses and continue working on necessary Academic Preparedness Requirements while maintaining their place in line for the program.

When all Academic Preparedness Requirements are met and space is available in the core program, applicants are eligible to register for core Dental Hygienist (508-level) courses.

College Admission Requirements

Submit an application for admission located at cvtc.edu/apply
Pay the one-time $30 application processing fee.

Program Academic Preparedness Requirements

Education Requirement – Applicants who did not graduate from high school, are not currently high school seniors, and did not receive an HSED or GED diploma can contact Adult Education and College Prep at 715-833-6400 or adultedservices@cvtc.edu to explore options to demonstrate college readiness. Students who do not have a high school dioploma, GED, or HSED are not eligible for financial aid.

Assessment Range - Provide transcript or score sheet documentation verifying one of the following:

High school/GED/HSED GPA of 2.8 or higher
College GPA of 2.2 or higher (6 or more credits)
Associate or bachelor’s degree
ACT® composite score of 23 or higher
ACCUPLACER® (Next-Generation) composite score of 263 or higher (includes Reading, Writing and QAS)
Classic ACCUPLACER® or Compass® scores (Contact Student Central at 715-833-6200 for acceptable score ranges)

Academic Prerequisites

Submit transcript proof of algebra, biology and chemistry completion with a “C” or better by one of the following:
- Two semesters at high school level (each with a "C" or better). Current high school seniors must submit proof of enrollment in progress.
- One semester of college-level biology and chemistry (each with a "C" or better).
- Completion of equivalent CVTC college-level prep courses (each with a “C” or better)
  - 834-110 Elementary Algebra
  - 836-113 Prep for Basic Biology
  - 836-133 Prep for Basic Chemistry

Completion of 806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology with a grade of “C” or better
Completion of the HESI A2® Exam – HESI A2® scores of 75 or higher in each of the following areas: Anatomy & Physiology and English are required. The English score is a composite of grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Please note: there is a Math section which is an optional test for this program, but required in other program areas. Therefore, it is recommended to take the Math section now to have on file. You will be subject to a testing fee and the number of times you can test are limited. It is also recommended that you take the HESI assessment after you complete General Anatomy & Physiology. For more detailed information about CVTC's HESI requirement and to schedule a testing appointment go to cvtc.edu/HESI.

Submit documentation to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu,

Program “Academic Preparedness Verification (APV)” Form (Formerly CCE) - After completing all Academic Preparedness requirements, applicants must submit the APV Form to the Admissions Office.

If you're not taking prerequisite courses at CVTC and this is your last requirement:

Log into your CVTC Commons account.
Go to the "Forms" drop-down menu.
Select "Forms" → then click "Academic Preparedness Verification" under the Admissions section.
Click the "Academic Preparedness Verification" button.
Choose the middle radio button labeled: "Other admission requirement (e.g. Exam, transcript, licensure, etc.)",
Then click "Next".
Complete the form.
Click "Submit" at the bottom.

If you’re completing Academic Preparedness requirements through CVTC courses:

You must wait until the end of the term to submit your APV Form.
The Admissions Office will email you near the end of the term (via your student email) with: The submission date and time
Directions for completing and submitting the form

Once all the above items have been completed, you will be considered for enrollment based on current openings in the program. Your original application date and time will be used to determine placement into the program openings.

Additional Information

Health History and Immunization, Dental Exam and Prophylaxis, and Dental Office Visit Interview - Forms must be on file prior to entering the core courses of the Dental Assistant program (508 numbered courses). Students will receive notification from their program area when it is time to complete this step. A fee will apply.
Criminal Background Check - A background check is required before beginning core courses. Students will receive notification from their program area when it is time to complete this step. A fee will apply.
Proof of current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association – BLS Provider level or the American Red Cross – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level is required of students before entering the clinical courses for this program.  CVTC offers CPR-BLS Provider; find more information at cvtc.edu/seminars.  Proof must be verified with a current CPR card.  Class rosters, letters from instructors or employers, and online course certification are not acceptable.  Your instructor will ask for a copy of your card on the first day of your clinical courses
Clinical Compliance - to be in compliance with CVTC's partnering clinical agencies and the agencies' regulating bodies, for example the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), students must be prepared to abide by vaccination mandates and health and safety guidelines as dictated by those bodies
General Education Courses – Students are strongly encouraged to complete the general education courses for the Dental Hygienist program prior to starting the core program. It is strongly recommended that students complete the following courses within 5 years of entry into the program core courses.
- 806-186 Introduction to Biochemistry
- 806-197 Microbiology
Course Sequence - Upon acceptance to the core program, students are required to follow the core course sequence (508 numbered courses) and semester credit load as identified on the Program Requirement Sheet.
Pay for College - Visit cvtc.edu/payforcollege or call 715-833-6200 for information on financial aid availability and application procedures, scholarships, veteran’s benefits, payment methods, etc.
Transfer Credit/Credit for Prior Learning - Students with prior college credit should submit an official transcript to the Admissions Office at admissionsmail@cvtc.edu for evaluation and possible transfer credit.
Residency - In programs with limited capacity, preference will be given to Wisconsin residents.

*Official transcripts must be submitted directly to CVTC from the educational institution by USPS mail or other recognized mail service providers in a sealed envelope or from a digital credential service (i.e., Parchment) approved by CVTC.

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