Thank you for inquiring about the Dental Hygiene Program at Stark State College of Technology. This information represents the most current available. Please note that all information is subject to change as needed to assure a high quality program. One class of 18-20 students will be enrolled each year. The determination of whether the class will begin in the summer or fall will be made each year. In either case, the start date will be announced in a timely manner.

There is no application deadline, however, specific admission criteria must be met and completed in a prescribed order. Eligible applicants are accepted on a first-come, first placed basis. To date, there have been more eligible applicants than spaces available for a class. When this occurs, eligible applicants will be offered the next available space in a future class. (The College reserves the right to temporarily suspend receipt of applications or to place conditions on acceptance if classes fill too far into the future.)

The following steps are appropriate for all students considering the dental hygiene program:

1. Make an appointment with a SSCT academic advisor.
   • If you have never attended the College, make an appointment with an Admissions
     counselor by calling 330-966-5450.
   • If you are a current student at the college, make an appointment with the program
     director by calling 330-966-5458, Ext. 4707.
      
2. Take the Compass Skills Assessment Test. There is no fee and the test can be taken after you officially apply to the College. The test will help determine whether or not you need to take introductory and/or prerequisite courses BEFORE you begin the eligibility (pre-application) courses which are critical for admission to the dental hygiene program. Having your results available during your advising appointment will allow an admissions counselor to best advise you about how to meet the dental hygiene admission requirements. Call 330-966-5450 for test dates and times or to arrange for the computer based test.
   • Note: Transfer students and/or students who have taken the ACT within the last two calendar years may not be required to take the Compass Skills Assessment Test. An admissions counselor will discuss these details with you.
      
3. Enroll in appropriate course(s).

I look forward to your continuing interest in the dental hygiene profession and the educational program at Stark State College.

Sincerely,

Nichole Oocumma, BSDH, M.A., CHES
Department Chair/ Director
Dental Hygiene Program