
Congratulations on your decision to take your dental hygiene degree to the next level and earn your baccalaureate degree.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Dental Hygiene application requires supplemental documents that you will need to prepare before you start the application and apply. Review the information below to learn more about the specific materials you’ll be asked to submit during the BAS Dental Hygiene application process.
Please note that this application requires a CCD S Number to access, you must have already applied to, and been accepted by the Community College of Denver and have a current S Number to apply. All materials for the fall application are attached below and all materials are required to be considered for the next Dental Hygiene BAS Co-Hort.
Apply to CCD if you are not a current student.
Other Required Documents
Submit an unofficial copy of ALL transcripts, including dental hygiene school transcripts, current, and previously attended colleges or universities from which CCD can accept credits with your application. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for admission to the BAS program in Dental Hygiene. In addition, CCD must be able to accept transfer credits from your college or university in order to be admitted to the program.
When you upload your unofficial transcript copies, use the following naming convention: Last Name_Transcript-College Name, e.g., Smith_Transcript-CCD.
Transcripts will be evaluated to determine if coursework will fulfill specific requirements for required and/or elective coursework toward the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
CCD’s Office of Registration & Records must receive official copies of your transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to transfer credit for previous coursework. These transcripts must be mailed or electronically delivered to the Office of Registration & Records, Campus Box 201, P.O. Box 173363, Denver, CO 80217.
You must provide proof of Colorado residency or residency within a state under National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). If requesting Colorado residency status, you must submit a copy of your Colorado Driver’s License or Colorado State Identification Card. If the license of your ID was issued less than one year ago, other proof of Colorado residency must be submitted. If you have questions about this, please contact Rebecca McGruder.
We ask that you save all of your documents before you upload them to the online application with this convention: Your Name_Name of Document, e.g., Smith_Residency Status.
For the completion of our online application, please be prepared to list the state(s) for which you currently hold an active dental hygiene license, including the state and license number. If you hold a certificate in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, or another area, please indicate as well. License status will be verified. All applicants must hold an active dental hygiene license in at least one state within the United States to be accepted into the CCD BAS degree completion program.
The purpose of the writing sample is to assess and advise the need for possible additional coursework, tutoring, or suggested elective(s) in order to enhance your current writing skills.
Type your response on a separate sheet and attach it by uploading a Word document or PDF on our online application. Please save your document with the following naming convention before uploading: Last Name_BAS-Writing-Sample.
Please limit your response to no more than 500 words. View the rubric provided to assist with format and content.
Provide a sample of your writing by responding to one of the following prompts.
To complete the online application, you will affirm that you have read the following information with an electronic signature.
The following is a list of student responsibilities for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program. The list is not exhaustive but covers the primary responsibilities for participants in the BAS DEH program and as a student in an online educational program.
If you've already prepared application materials, you're ready to begin the online application.
After the degree completion coordinator has reviewed your online application and supporting materials, you will be notified of your status in the BAS dental hygiene program. Those accepted into the program will also receive instructions on the next steps, including some of the following:
Should you have any questions while completing this online form, please contact Rebecca McGruder.