Utah College of Dental Hygiene - Application Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Step 1: Read the Admission criteria in greater detail using the resources below:

Admission Criteria, Requirements & Disclosures

Find Prerequisites At My School / Petition for Transfer

Step 2: Email admissions@ucdh.edu with your unofficial transcripts for an evaluation prior to submitting your application and review the UCDH Retake Policy (as outlined in Admissions Criteria, Requirements & Disclosures).

Step 3: At least 8 hours of shadowing a dental hygienist is required at the time of submitting your application. 40 hours of shadowing are required in total. If you have not already done so, complete your shadowing in a dental office and submit the shadowing/observation form. You can still be working to complete the required 40 hours when you apply. Multiple forms can be submitted.

Step 4: Fill out the application by clicking the button below:

UCDH Application - May 2026

Note: This application must be completed in one session, and cannot be saved or re-opened. Computer recommended.

Some things you'll need for Step 4:

- Emergency Contacts - Phone/Address

- Proof of your ACT/SAT score (if you have taken it)

- Photo or scan of your SSN Card

- Complete a brief essay question

- List prerequisite courses taken and at which college

- At least 8 hours of shadowing on the required UCDH form (See Step 3)

- Pay $75 non-refundable application fee at time of submission

Step 5: Transcript Submission - In order to evaluate eligibility for admission, students must submit Official Transcripts. Official transcripts are required for high school and ALL college/university courses you have attended, even if prerequisites were not taken there.

Electronic Transcripts: Official electronic transcripts may be submitted through the following approved platforms/services: Parchment/Naviance, eScrip-Safe, Scribbles, or National Student Clearinghouse. If prompted to include a recipient email address, please use transcripts@ucdh.edu.

Hard Copy Transcripts: Official paper transcripts can be delivered to UCDH in a sealed envelope or mailed directly to the following address:

Utah College of Dental Hygiene
Attn: Admissions Department
1176 S. 1480 W.
Orem, UT 84058

For admission/program related questions, to meet with an admissions advisor, or to schedule a tour of the school, contact the Admissions Office.

For questions regarding the cost of the program or financial aid, refer HERE or contact the Financial Services Office.