Dental Hygiene Application Process FAQs
Below you will find answers to many of your questions about the Dental Hygiene application process.
At AC, we accept a class of 24 that begins each Fall.
We begin accepting applications in January; the final day is March 25, 2027 at noon.
Yes, you do.
- The Dental Hygiene Program Admissions Committee reviews all applications submitted by the deadline. Each application is evaluated based on the 2027 AC DH Program Point System which assigns a ranking score to determine the top candidates.
- Once applications are reviewed, the top 24 students will be offered admission to the program.
Because each applicant will be ranked, it is essential to remember that higher grades will receive higher points. The AC Dental Hygiene Program is highly sought after by students. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that a prerequisite GPA of at least 3.5 will be needed to compete for a position in the class. However, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is acceptable to apply.
No, we do not require letters of recommendation for acceptance.
We value your experience as a dental assistant; however, it is not considered in the admission process.
Here’s what to expect during the selection process:
- The application process will open January 19, 2027.
- The final TEAS testing date is March 17, 2027.
- The application process will close March 25, 2027 at 12:00 PM.
- The Admission Committee begins review of applications on March 25, 2027.
- Notification of admission status will be sent via AC email on March 29, 2027. The top 24 students will be offered admission to the program.
- If you are accepted into the program, you must respond to the email by March 31, 2027 to confirm your spot. Failure to respond may result in forfeiting your acceptance.
Tip: Be sure to check your Amarillo College email regularly throughout the application process, as all official communication will be sent there.
Follow this link: Program Admissions
We recommend you don’t wait until the last minute to apply if possible, especially if you need to have courses evaluated by the registrar, because that can take time.
Coursework that has been repeated one time will be considered. The highest of the two attempts will be accepted.
The Dental Hygiene Program has shifted to a new admission process in 2023. The courses you have taken are still required but will not count as points toward your acceptance. Taking those classes is still mandatory for graduation. You will not be required to retake them in the Program as long as they are completed with a passing grade and approved by the Dental Hygiene Program Selection Committee.