Do I need to take all my prerequisites at Community College of Denver?
No, prerequisites can be taken at any accredited college or university. In Colorado, community colleges adhere to common course numbering. Therefore, BIO 201 is the same at all community colleges in Colorado. Prerequisites taken at other colleges or universities will be reviewed to determine compatibility. If you have taken prerequisite courses out-of-state, it is recommended that you have them evaluated for equivalency. For evaluation, fax (330-365-8330) or email ( traci.snyder@ccd.edu) the course description for each course you want evaluated.
Do I need to submit hgh school transcripts?
High school transcripts are not required. In order to take prerequisites, you need to have successfully completed high school.
When should I apply?
Applications are due January 1st of the year you plan to attend.
Is there a waiting list?
No, the Dental Hygiene Program takes the 24 most qualified candidates each year. Some students are admitted the first time they apply whereas some students apply, more than once.
I took my prerequisites a long time ago; do I need to retake them?
General education prerequisites (SOC 101, PSC 101, ENG 121 and SPE 115) are good for a lifetime. Science prerequisites must be current to within 7 years of date of admission into the program.
How many students are accepted each year?
The Dental Hygiene Program admits 24 full-time students each fall. The application deadline is January 1st each year.
What is an alternate list?
A select group of applicants will be placed on an alternate list if they do rank high enough to be in the initial acceptance pool. If an accepted student is not able to begin course work in August of the year selected, an alternate is given the opportunity to fill the vacancy. Individuals on the alternate list are given as much notice as possible.
How long is the program? And what are the hours?
Students attend for two years Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m with the possibility of an evening class. Class times/days and hours will vary from semester to semester. Students are also required to attend classes the summer between the first and second year of instruction.
How can I get information sent to me?
All the information on the web site is the most accurate. No information is mailed. Applications can be either downloaded or printed.
What if the school I am attending does not offer CHE 109?
Chemistry 109 is a General, Organic and BioChemistry hybrid course specifically designed for students in health sciences. The alternative would be to take two consecutive semesters of Chemistry: one semester of general college chemistry and one semester of inorganic and organic chemistry. In Colorado, Chemistry 101 & 102 or 111 & 112 will compensate for Chemistry 109.
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