Planning to Succeed

Becoming a Competitive Applicant

  • Maintain a Strong Grade Point Average (GPA)
  • Select Your Major
  • Complete Prerequisite Courses
  • Obtain Valuable Dental Experiences
  • Establish Relationships with Potential Writers of Letters of Evaluation
  • Develop Hand Skills
  • Participate in Extracurricular / Volunteer / Community Service
  • Gain Research Experience, if available
  • Decide What to Do in a Gap (Growth) Year
  • Visit GoDental.org

Soon Before You Apply

  • Save Money
  • Take the Dental Admission Test (DAT)
  • Request Letters of Evaluation
  • Write Your Personal Statement
  • Determine State Residency

During the Application Cycle

  • Observe UF College of Dentistry Application Timeline
  • Apply Through ADEA AADSAS
  • Respond to Your Emails
  • Check Your Status on ADEA AADSAS
  • Complete the FAFSA

Becoming a Competitive Re-applicant

  • Advice for re-applicants

Dental Student Transfer Application