Admissions Dental UAGM-SDM

• The candidate must apply through ADEA AADSAS portal.
• Additional information please contact: dentalmedadm@uagm.edu

Minimum Admission Requirements

UAGM-SDM strongly recommend that applicants complete a bachelor’s degree from accredited institution by US organization. However, a candidate will be eligible for admission if he/she presents evidence of having completed 90 credits, in an accredited university.

The following specific courses will be required:

Applicants for admission to the School of Dental Medicine will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Send all your official transcripts to our email dentalmedadm@uagm.edu or postal address:

School of Dental Medicine - UAGM
PO Box 3030 Gurabo, P.R. 00778
(Transcripts must be sent from institution to institution. Student copies are not accepted)

2. Academic Performance/ GPA

   a. Minimum GPA of 2.5

3. DAT Exam Scores

   • The School of Dental Medicine of the UAGM Gurabo Campus requires that all candidates have the Dental Admission Test (DAT) report.

   • Minimum DAT score of 16 (old DAT score) or equivalent on the three-digit scale.

   • If an applicant takes the DAT more than once, the admissions committee will consider the scores from the test date with the highest GPA.

   • The DAT will be valid for three (3) years from the application deadline.

4. Letters of Recommendation (in English)

   • Three (3) letters of recommendation from, for example: Science Teachers, Dentists, Health Professionals and/or Mentors

   • Letters of recommendation must be submitted in the ADEA AADSA portal by the evaluator.

5. Digital Portfolio (in English)

• The portfolio should include the following: 
  • Education Awards 
  • Certifications and licenses 
  • Research 
  • Leadership and associations 
  • Shadowing and work experiences 
  • Volunteer work 
• The portfolio template will be sent to your email once your application appears as verified by ADEA AADSAS
• Portfolio must not exceed 10 pages.
• It must be written in English.
• It must be submitted in PDF to dentalmedadm@uagm.edu.

6. Effective communication

   • Able to communicate in Spanish and English

7. Cost for the admission application is $100.00 (Non-refundable)

Interview

The School of Dental Medicine Admissions committee will evaluate completed applications and grant interviews to candidates who meet all requirements. No candidate will be accepted without an interview.

Background Check, Confirmation of Credit Transcript and Dental Admission Test (DAT)

An offer of admission will not be final until the Background Check verification is favorable and the following official documents are confirmed: Credit Transcript and Dental Admission Test (DAT). As part of the admission process after being notified of your acceptance to the School of Dental Medicine of the UAGM Gurabo, you will receive communication from the Background Check verification company. This process carries a cost, which will be the responsibility of the candidate. The company will request additional information and consent. Final acceptance will be sent once all information is confirmed.

Additional Information

ADEA/ASDA website: https://www.asdanet.org/index/get-into-dental-school

DAT Admission Test Information: https://www.ada.org/education/testing/exams/dental-admission-test-dat

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Students interested in applying in August 2024, for the UAGM SDM, must complete the application process and documents submission through the School of Dental Medicine Admissions Portal.

Students interested in applying for the UAGM SDM, starting August 2025, must complete the application process and document submission through the ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application (ADEA AADSAS) and UAGM SDM application form.  

Please click here to access the Estimated Cost of Attendance.

Since UAGM is a Title IV Program participant, the SDM eligible students will have access to federal financial aid. The Student Financing Advisor under the Associate Deanship of Student Affairs in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office, are the units responsible to provide orientation, support, and financial services to the SDM students.