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Last updated May 2023

Many applicants contact us with similar questions regarding the selection procedures for the Dental Hygiene program. Here is additional information to assist you with your application to the program. Please carefully review the following frequently asked questions.

1. What are the admission requirements and selection criteria?

Check the Dental Hygiene program page for admission requirement details.

2. What type of information should be included with my application when I submit it to Saskatchewan Polytechnic?
To ensure that your application is complete, you will need to submit the Saskatchewan Polytechnic application form and application fee between October 1 and February 15. All documents and transcripts for high school courses and post-secondary education must be received by March 1 in order to be considered. Final official transcripts must be received by August 1, 4:30 p.m. (Saskatchewan time).
3. I am currently enrolled in grade 12. What do I need to do?

Make a request to Saskatchewan Education to send your official transcript directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic at the end of semester one (no later than March 1) and the end of semester two (end June). Final official transcripts must be received by August 1, 4:30 p.m. (Saskatchewan time).  

For all other provinces, please see information regarding official high school and post-secondary transcripts.

4. I am a grade 12/Adult 12 graduate. What do I need to do?

Make a request to Saskatchewan Education to send your official transcript directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic by March 1. Final official transcripts must be received by August 1, 4:30 p.m. (Saskatchewan time).  

For all other provinces, please see information regarding official high school and post-secondary transcripts.

5. What if I do not have a second science? In the past, Saskatchewan Polytechnic waived the requirement because I had a Dental Assisting certificate.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic will not waive the second science requirement. You must have Bio 30 and Chem 30 to apply to the Dental Hygiene Program or an approved alternative. Please refer to approved alternatives chart.

 

6. Are there approved post-secondary alternatives to high school admission requirements?

Alternative courses are only used in the absence of grade 12 required courses. Please refer to approved alternatives chart.

7. I applied to the Dental Hygiene program previously and have since taken several post-secondary courses. Will these count?

An official transcript is required to be forwarded to Enrolment Services directly from the issuing educational institution. The high school average will be compared to any grade point average(s) (UGPA) presented for a minimum of 30 passed post-secondary credits from a recognized post-secondary institution - and the highest average considered for admission.

8. I am currently registered in the Adult 12 program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. What do I need to do?
Make a request to your instructor to submit, in writing, relevant mid-term marks directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic by February 28(29). Once you have completed Adult 12 or upgrading, make a request to Saskatchewan Education to send your final official transcript directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Final official transcripts must be received by August 1.
9. The selection criteria indicate that relevant post-secondary education will make up 10% of my final score. What does the Dental Hygiene program consider to be "relevant post-secondary education"?
Examples of relevant post-secondary education would include courses, certificates, diplomas, or degrees in the health fields, biological/human sciences, sociology/psychology or communications.
10. What should be included in the candidate portfolio?
For specific information on the development of the candidate portfolio, please refer to the Portfolio Guide (pdf).
11. If I am not accepted into the Dental Hygiene program this year, do I have to reapply?
Yes. You will need to reapply to the Dental Hygiene program on an annual basis, during the application period, and meet all admission requirements and selection criteria for the year in which you are applying.
12. I have most (or all) of the classes for the first year of dental hygiene through my previous education. Can I enter right into the second year of the program?

No, as there are specific allotted seats in the dental hygiene program it is not possible at this time to go right into the second year.

Contact us

You may wish to meet with our Student Recruitment team to assist you in gaining admission to a future intake. Their direct line is 306-775-7436. Student Services will respond to voicemail and email messages within 24 hours.