Dental Assistant

1) Two Applications – If you are new to Century College or have not attended in the last 365 days you will need to complete the General Admission Application AND the separate Dental Assistant Program Application, If you already have the General Admissions Application done or are a current student in the last 365 days you just need to submit the Dental Assistant Program Application.

2) Academic and Financial Standing - Students must meet the Dental Assistant Program academic and admissions requirements. Applicants must have a minimum Century College 2.0 GPA to apply to the program. The GPA will be calculated based on the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) guidelines, and Century college-level curriculum. Applicants must also have a minimum MnTC GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the program. Other types of credits will not be calculated in the GPA(including but not limited to) occupational curriculum, Pass/Fail, computer skills, learning lab, study skills, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses and developmental education GPA will be calculated on all program course requirements whether taken at Century College or transferred in from other colleges. The GPA requirement also applies to all coursework taken after application up to the start of the Dental Assistant program classes. Applicants must also be in good financial standing at all Minnesota State System schools to be considered for admission. The college may not be able to accept all applicants that meet the minimum standards.

3) Century College Course Placement - Applicants must be at college-level English placement to apply. Course Placement should be met at least two weeks prior to the application deadline. Visit the Testing Center website or your advisor to determine your course placement options. Additional accommodations may be provided through the Access Center. Call 651-779-3354 to determine if you qualify for services.

4) English - Complete English Composition I (ENGL 1021) or transfer equivalent with a grade of C or better by the application deadline.

5) Communication - Complete One Goal 1 Communication class (COMM 1021, 1031, 1041, or 1051 at Century College) or transfer equivalent with a grade of C or better by the application deadline. 

6) High School/GED Transcripts - Submit an official high school transcript or an official GED transcript. All applicants must provide official proof of graduation from an accredited high school or GED center prior to the application deadline. The transcript can be emailed directly from the high school to admissions@century.edu or through Parchment to admissions@century.edu We do not recommend having it sent by US Mail.

• High school graduates from another country must use a translation/evaluation service such as WES or ECE to provide Century College with an international evaluation of their high school transcript completed and submitted to Century College by the application deadline. This can take 6 weeks or more so plan ahead.
• Please do not assume Century already has a high school transcript for you if you are a current student. You can check at admissions@century.edu to see if you have an official on file. All transcripts are due by the application deadline.

7) College Transcripts - Submit official transcripts by the application deadline from ALL schools previously attended such as vocational, college, and university institutions. To be considered Official, the transcript must come directly to Century College. For more information on how to send transcripts review here.

• The exception is other Minnesota State System transcripts (such as Minnesota state vocational or Community colleges or the seven state universities NOT U of M). We will have access to those once you apply to the college.
• Optional - If you attended a college/university outside the United States and you want your credits to count towards your application, you must use a translation/evaluation service such as WES or ECE to have an international evaluation of your transcript completed and submitted to Century College by the application deadline. This can take 6 weeks or more so plan ahead.

8) Selection and Notification - Applicants meeting the minimum admission requirements will be evaluated and ranked on criteria including, but not limited to, the following:

• Completion of English Composition I (ENGL 1021 at Century College) with a grade of A, B, or C
• Completion of a Goal 1 Communication course with a grade of A, B, or C
• Recommend 12 or more college-level credits taken at Century College or 12 or more college-level transfer credits completed at an accredited college/university
• Awarded alternate status(waitlist) for the previous selection (Students must apply in the subsequent selection period to obtain awarded alternate status). The highest-ranking students are selected for the program and the remaining qualified applicants are placed on an alternate list. Once classes begin, the alternate list is no longer in effect. Those not admitted to the program must reapply for the next term. All applicants will be notified by email of their status in the program 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.
• Please be aware that this program has limited enrollment. If accepted, you will be contacted by email to complete and submit an acceptance agreement to reserve your place in the class. Applicants not submitting their agreement before the deadline will forfeit their place in the program.

9) Email contact - Applicants must maintain a current email address to dentalassistantapp@century.edu. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of your place.

1. Minnesota Law requires any individual having contact with patients to complete an MN Human Services background study prior to starting the clinical experience. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience. Contact the Minnesota Board of Dentistry and the Minnesota Department of Human Services with any questions.
2. Current certification in CPR is required by the end of the first semester of the Dental Assistant program courses. Certification must cover adults, children, and infants. The American Heart Association Health Care Provider, Level C, CPR certification meets this requirement as does EMS 1010 at Century. The Red Cross also offers an equivalent certification.
3. Immunization Information – Vaccination for Hepatitis B and a Mantoux test will be required prior to clinical internships. Other immunizations may be required for clinical internships. If admitted to the program please check with the Program Director.

Policy information

A copy of the program’s policy on hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogens, and infectious diseases is available upon request or by visiting http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/index.html