Check the prerequsites

Applying

ALL applicants must be admitted to Utah Valley University before applying to the Dental Hygiene Program.

Application for Fall 2025 in now OPEN.

Applications for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program are only accepted during the open submission period.

APPLY NOW

Applying

Application and all application materials (sample application, transcripts, HSRT scores, Clinical Observation Verification, and reference contact details) must be submitted by 4 pm on February 1. Only completed applications will be considered for admission. To be complete, all transcripts and test scores must be official and in sealed envelopes.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure their application is complete and has been received before the deadline. Applicants may call the academic advisor to check if certain application materials have been received. Advanced planning is strongly encouraged. Deadlines will not be extended for individual applicants. 

 

Required Materials

  • Health Science Reasoning Test Results as jpg or PDF
  • Dental Office Observation Form with appropriate signature as jpg or PDF
  • Name and email for 2 references. We will request the reference from email provided.
  • Writing prompt with 600 – 1,000 words


All application materials will be submitted online as part of the application process. All communication will be through the applicant’s UVU student email.

 

Are you reapplying for the Program?

If you are Reapplying for the Dental Hygiene Program at Utah Valley University you will be required to submit a NEW application through the application portal. We are unable to reuse any documents from any previous applications.

Each applicant must submit ALL required documents for each admission cycle.

Applicants are reviewed by number only, not by name, for computation of points. The top 20 applicants will be admitted into the program. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants will be required to complete and submit drug testing and background check to hold their spot in the program.

Tuition and Fees for a Resident

The following is an estimate of costs and not an actual amount for residents of Utah. Non-resident tuition rates will be higher. Read more about UVU Tuition.

First Year Item Fee
UVU Tuition (UT resident) $6,270*
Dental Hygiene Special Fee $6,350
Dental Hygiene Instruments & Ultrasonic Tips $1,300
Uniforms $100
Books $400
Laboratory Fees $73 (Fall) & $234 (Spring)
Dental Loupes $1,200
First Year Estimate $15,927
Second Year Item Fee
UVU Tuition (UT resident) $6,270*
Dental Hygiene Special Fee $6,350
Dental Hygiene instruments $420
Uniforms $100
Books $400
Laboratory Fees $63 (Fall) & $63 (Spring)
Second Year Estimate $13,666

TOTAL ESTIMATE: $29,593
*Tuition costs are based on the UVU 2023 - 2024 tuition schedule. See the UVU Catalog for more information or UVU Tuition. Dental Hygiene special fees are in addition to regular tuition fees paid by all students.