Extended Pre-Dental Program

The Admissions Committee has an established program for selected dental school applicants whose previous record of college achievement was not competitive for admission to the School of Dentistry.

A plausible rationale for the student's earlier lack of academic performance must be present for a student to be considered for this special program. Any new motivational factors that may be pertinent and which are expected to result in higher academic achievement by the student will also be considered.

Program Overview

The program involves the participation of selected applicants in a full year of extended predental studies (at Marquette University), particularly in the sciences, to provide them with a means to improve their academic record and possibly gain acceptance to a future class. The progress of program participants will be monitored throughout their year of extended study.

Because of the nature of the program, a maximum of three students may be accepted each year. Successful completion of the program requirements will normally lead to an offer of acceptance to the Marquette University School of Dentistry for the following year.