Division of Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's of Science

About Transcripts

1. If you are transferring from a college other than UNM: UNM Office of Admissions will require that you submit official transcripts from all colleges you have attended. It is also necessary for you to submit a separate official transcript from all colleges to the Division of Dental Hygiene. Only those transcripts which are sent directly from the respective colleges in sealed envelopes containing the official college stamp will be considered official. Be sure that the documents received by the Division of Dental Hygiene include coursework and grades for the fall semester prior to the application deadline.
2. If you are currently enrolled in UNM - Arrange to have UNM Office of Admissions forward an official transcript of any work you have completed at UNM plus a "Credit Evaluation Statement" detailing coursework you may have taken at other institutions.

Important note: The process of requesting and forwarding transcripts and "Credit Evaluation Statements" takes considerable time. Protect yourself by planning ahead so that you will be in compliance with the September 1st deadline. Do not underestimate the time involved in these procedures.

Candidates are also advised to remember that it is solely their responsibility to contact the Division to assure themselves that indeed their documents have been received. This is referred to as a "File Check" and can be accomplished by calling the Division and speaking with a receptionist or her delegate. The division will make no attempt to contact applicants regarding incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. (a completed application includes all documents, and all four pages of the application). Also includes application fee payable to UNM Division of Dental Hygiene.

Pre-professional courses may be in progress at the time of application providing the courses will be satisfactorily completed at the time of entry into the program. However, it is important to realize that those having completed all prerequisite courses prior to the Dental Hygiene Committee's Evaluation Process (takes place during the fall semester, after the application deadline), will fare better in the process. Prerequisite courses are listed in Admissions packet.

It is strongly preferred that prerequisite courses be completed within five years of application. Prerequisite courses which have been taken longer than five (5) years prior to date of desired entrance will have points deducted from the admission process.