Information for DDS Transfer Students

Thank you for your interest in the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Our Admissions Committee may, under rare circumstances, consider students who are US citizens or permanent residents attending US or Canadian dental schools for transfer into our curriculum. Acceptance is considered on a space available basis. Because our class size is 55, we rarely have space to accept transfers. Due to the differences in curriculum between other schools and the University of Washington, transfer students will have to complete at least three and possibly all four years of the curriculum.

Financial aid (federal, state and school) is available to all US citizens and resident immigrants. To qualify for this funding at the University of Washington, you will need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid by our priority filing date of February 28. You will need to file "on time" even if a decision about acceptance has not been made by February 28.

If you wish to proceed with application to our predoctoral curriculum, please submit the following materials by by March 1 for entry to the following Autumn Quarter:

1. The School of Dentistry supplementary application (enclosed).
2. A $35.00 non-refundable application fee.
3. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or dental professionals.
4. Official DAT scores.
5. ranscript from a higher education insituitions attended, including current dental school.
6. A personal statement, to include your reasons for transferring.
7. A letter of recommendation from the dean of your dental school indicating your class standing and intended date of graduation.
8. Signed acknowledgement of essential requirements of Dental Education at UWSoD.
9. Conviction /Criminal History Infromation: Washington state law now requires that all faculty, students, and staff disclose background concerning crimes and offenses against vulnerable populations.

Applications are considered once per year in July. If accepted, your current standing and the courses completed at your current school will be taken into consideration when determining your placement within our curriculum. In addition, individual departments may require successful completion of competency examinations once enrolled.