Applying to the BAS Program

Unofficial Transcripts

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.

Official Transcripts

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.

• Prompt Option 1: Describe a situation in which you were in direct conflict with a colleague or patient. Address your feelings at the time, how they impacted the situation, and how you were able to resolve the conflict.
• Prompt Option 2: Reflect on your career and/or professional goals; discuss how your academic, volunteer, and/or extra-curricular activities will help you to achieve these goals. You may choose to include in your reflection past and/or current activities, as well as your plans for future activities.
• Prompt Option 3: Leadership is not only important but also necessary to be successful in new ventures. Discuss an experience where you have taken on a leadership role, how you were able to be successful in this role, and what personal skills or attributes you feel were vital to your success.

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.

• Contact BAS Degree Completion Coordinator to establish an individualized Program Plan.
• Own a desktop, laptop, or tablet that is compliant with the minimum technology requirements set forth by the Community College of Denver for online classes.
• Establish and maintain a stable high-speed/broadband internet connection throughout enrollment in the BAS Program.
• Check email daily for announcements and other important BAS course information.
• Log in to D2L within one week of the start of the eight-week class session to establish course attendance.
• Continue to log in to the enrolled course(s) at least two times per week to complete course activities, assignments, and review material.
• Be a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association.
• Pay all course and tuition fees as established by Community College of Denver.
• Purchase all required textbooks and other course materials as determined by the course instructor.