Dentistry (DENT) Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Marquette University Graduate School:

1. A completed Marquette University application form and $50 application fee. Applicants must apply through Marquette, or they will not be considered for admission. In addition, applicants may apply through the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) operated by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette. International applicants must have course grades converted to numerical values of 4.000, 3.000, 2.000, and 1.000 or to corresponding letter grades of A, B, C and D, respectively. Where such a conversion is not possible, an explanation of the grading system used in the foreign dental school and undergraduate institution should accompany the official English translation of the grade transcripts.
3. Undergraduate and dental school grade-point averages and class rank in dental school.
4. Three letters of recommendation reflecting the applicant's clinical and academic abilities.
5. Scores from the National Board Dental Examinations, Part I and Part II. Not required from dental biomaterials applicants or from graduates of non-U.S./non-Canadian dental schools, except for AEGD applicants, for whom exam results are required.
6. The orthodontics program is part of the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program. Applicants must enter the matching program. Details of this program can be obtained through the orthodontics department.
7. (For dental biomaterials applicants only) GRE scores (General Test only).
8. (For endodontics applicants only) a curriculum vitae and a personal statement.
9. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.