Advanced and Graduate Education: Application Process 

Download an overview of the application process written by our Assistant Dean of Admissions. (Powerpoint file, 1.6 MB)

We are proud of our many graduate and advanced education programs giving dentists the opportunity to become highly trained generalists and dental specialists.

See a list of our programs.

Deadlines for our programs differ. Do not assume that applications deadlines are the same for all programs.

See application deadlines for programs that participate in the PASS, (Postgraduate Application Support Service.)

If you apply to more than one program, you will need a separate application form and supporting documentation for each  program. Remember, application deadlines vary. It is your responsibility to verify that your application is completed by the deadline.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678 or by calling 1-800-621-8099 ext. 4653, or visit the ADA web site.