Dental Hygiene BS Admissions

Dentist Working

The Dental Hygiene B.S. Degree Completion Program is designed for licensed dental hygienists with an accredited certificate or associate degree. Admission is competitive, and applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduate of an accredited Certificate or Associate degree program in Dental Hygiene
  • Current Dental Hygiene License
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Degree Requirements

  • Completion of 131 total credits (transfer credits + Pitt coursework)
  • At least 30 credits at the 1000 (junior/senior) level completed at Pitt
  • Completion of all specialization, general education, and elective requirements
  • Students transferring from Pitt's Associate in Dental Hygiene program complete 40 credits of CGS coursework
  • All courses must be completed within five years of enrollment

Transfer Credits

Students who completed a dental hygiene certificate at Pitt before 1995, or who earned an associate degree from another institution, should contact Krista Stokes, CGS dental hygiene academic advisor, for a transfer credit evaluation.