Transfer Policy and Procedure

All Dental Hygiene Programs are individual within themselves regarding sequencing of courses and program requirements. Because of this individuality, it is extremely difficult to accept transfer students from other dental hygiene programs and maintain the appropriate sequencing for the students learning process, preparation for graduation and board examinations. Each student requesting transfer will have their current dental hygiene program evaluated for consistency of course sequencing, program requirements and compatibility with the WSCC Dental Hygiene Program.

Students accepted into the dental hygiene program with coursework from dental hygiene or dental programs may apply for transfer to the program. Transfer will be dependent upon the length of time since the courses were taken, grade received, course content, and whether the program is accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation .

Transfer is permitted if dental hygiene or dental courses have been completed within the past 3 years.

A.  Requirements

1. Receive at least a "C" in the course being requested.
2. Provide transcripts from the institution awarding course credit to the Dental Hygiene Program Director
3. At the option of the Dental Hygiene Program Director, provide available course materials for evaluation including course syllabus and course description.

The applicant must:

1. Complete an application to Wallace State Community College and submit it to the College Admissions Office.
2. Request official transcripts from all previously and currently attended colleges and universities and have them sent to Wallace State Community College.
3. Complete an application to the Dental Hygiene and send to the Program Director along with unofficial copies of transcripts from all colleges attended.