ADEA DHCAS is a centralized online application service for applicants to participating dental hygiene programs. It helps applicants manage core personal, academic, and supporting materials in one place and submit an application to selected dental hygiene programs. Program prerequisites, deadlines, transcript rules, assessments, and supplemental requirements can differ, so review each program before applying.

Key ADEA DHCAS Benefits:

  • Program Discovery: Find participating dental hygiene programs and compare their requirements.
  • Efficiency: Enter core personal and academic information once for selected programs.
  • Centralized Document Submission: Request transcripts and manage required materials through one account, subject to program rules.
  • Application Monitoring: Monitor application progress and material receipt in one place.
  • Application Support: Access application guidance and available support as you complete your application.

How to Use It:

  1. Create an account and research the specific requirements for each program you are interested in.
  2. Enter biographic and educational history details into the application portal.
  3. Request official transcripts or upload unofficial transcripts to be sent directly to ADEA DHCAS depending on program requirements.
  4. Request recommendations from faculty or employers via the system, if required by your designated program.
  5. Submit the application before program deadlines to allow for processing time.