Prospective Students
Application QuickGuide (DDS)
To be considered for admission
All applicants must do the following:
- Electronically submit an application online to AADSAS.
- Send three letters of recommendation to the Office of Admissions at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Two letters must be from science instructors, the third can be from a non-science instructor such as a previous employer, dentist, clergy member, or other. Letters can also be sent to AADSAS for distribution.
- Submit their official DAT scores.
- Mail a $50 application fee directly to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
| May | Applications available online from the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). |
| June 1 | AADSAS begins processing applications. |
| December 1 | The earliest date a candidate can be expected to be notified of their acceptance. This is also the final day a student can apply to dental school through AADSAS. October, November, December, January, February. |
| October, November, December, January, February | Approximately 470 applicants receive personal invitations to visit the U-M School of Dentistry for an interview. |
| January 15 | Date students who are notified December 1 of their acceptance must submit nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $1,500. Funds applied toward first-semester tuition. |
| March 1 | New first-year dental class filled. Admissions Committee selects alternates and ranks them. |
| Third week of August | New first-year dental class arrives. All dental students begin classes. |
Step-by-step instructions
Detailed instructions for applying can be found here: How to Apply - DDS
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