Dental Hygiene Competitive Application Fall 2026 Entry

Dental Hygiene Competitive Application Fall 2026 Entry

The application will open at 7am on February 1, 2026.
Before you begin - be sure to have an electronic copy of your shadow hours documentation, HESI A2 exam scores, and all transcripts so they can be uploaded into the application. This is mandatory for ALL applicants. You will not be able to proceed if you do not have these items available for upload. Additionally, you must have your Wiregrass and VSU student ID numbers to proceed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Please complete each page and click the "NEXT" button to continue to the next screen. Continue advancing through the application until you receive a confirmation message.

Once you have successfully submitted your application, a copy of your application will be sent to the email address you provided.

Please note: All communications will be sent to your Wiregrass Email as listed. Please make sure these fields are correct before submission.

Fall 2026 Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Competitive Admissions Informational Packet- Current for Fall 2026

If you have questions after reviewing the packet or about the application process, please contact us at camillia.bryant@wiregrass.edu or conhsadvising@valdosta.edu.
Application Readiness Validation
I have read the Dental Hygiene Competitive Admissions Information Packet.*
I have all my transcripts with the required classes highlighted ready to upload.*
I have my HESI A2 exam scores ready to upload.*
I have my Shadowing Documentation form ready to upload.*
I have applied to and have been accepted to WGTC.*
I understand that dental hygiene is a health care profession. As such, there is the potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens during clinical training.

I understand.
The dental hygiene clinical training involves the treatment of live work patients. Students are required to participate in recruitment of patients and maintain a chair occupancy of 90%.

I understand.

Information Needed
You must have electronic copies of your transcripts, HESI A2 scores, and shadowing documentation form *AND* have your Wiregrass ID (900#) *AND* have your VSU ID in order to proceed through the online application process. Contact your Wiregrass One-Stop Advisor at camillia.bryant@wiregrass.edu if you have any questions regarding the application.

Competitive Admissions Informational Packet

Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
WGTC Student ID (900#) *
WGTC Student E-mail Address *
All communication will be sent to your Wiregrass student email account.*

I understand
VSU Student ID Number *
VSU Student E-mail Address *
example@example.com

Statements of Understanding
It is strongly advised that all non-science core courses be completed prior to application to the clinical program. Core complete applicants are stronger applicants due to the quality point system utilized for selection.*

I understand
Applicants will be ranked on the following formula: Pre-Requisite Science Courses GPA (50%) + Pre-Requisite Non-Science Courses GPA (30%) + HESI A2 Exam (20%). Applicants may apply prior to being core completed, however, they will not receive quality points for incomplete classes.*

I underdstand
All required science classes must be completed by the application deadline. Applications will be considered incomplete and not considered if classes are missing and/or not complete. I confirm all my required science classes are complete as of the date of this application.*

Yes- they are completeNo- they are not complete
Science courses must not be older than 10 years at the time of program application. Science courses more than 10 years older must be retaken.*

I understand
Completion of pre-requisite courses does not guarantee program admission.*

I understand
All applicants will be notified of acceptance, acceptance- waitlisted, or non-acceptance within 4 weeks of the acceptance deadline*

I understand
“Valdosta State University, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and faculty and staff are not responsible in the event a student successfully completes program requirements and boards but is unable to obtain licensure due to misdemeanors and/or felonies. It is the sole responsibility of the student to determine if a previous felony or misdemeanor conviction might preclude licensure to practice Dental Hygiene. ”*

I understand
Mandatory Preapplication Orientation Session
A preapplication orientation is held in August each year for students planning to apply in the upcoming admission period. I attended the orientation. I will upload the verification email that I received from the program director.
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Statements of Understanding: Tuition & Fees
All tuition and fees are paid directly to Valdosta State University during clinical training. Students will continue to complete financial aid documentation (FAFSA, HOPE, PELL) through VSU. Students continue to pay VSU fees and tuition for the duration of clinical training.*

I understand
Required books and uniforms will be available for purchase at the VSU bookstore. Accepted students will be directed to purchase specified equipment, services, and supplies out of pocket from designated vendors.*

I understand
The list of estimated expenses is provided in the packet so that each student can be financially prepared for the expenses encountered in Dental Hygiene clinical training.

New Student: Failure to purchase equipment on or before the 1st day of class will result in forfeiture of student’s seat in the class to an eligible waitlisted dental hygiene candidate. Faculty will verify all equipment on the first day of the semester. Specific instructions for equipment purchases are provided prior to program entry at the accepted student orientation annually in June. (Note: A newly accepted waitlist candidate will have 7 calendar days to present equipment or valid proof of purchase.)

Returning Student: Student will be sent home and marked absent from all DHYG classes until all specified equipment has been purchased and verified. Departmental attendance policy will apply to absences. Returning students will be provided with specific purchasing instructions at least 2 weeks prior to the end of each semester.
I understand

Required Observation Session
Required Hours: 12 hours observing the hygienist in 2 different private practice dental offices and 1 clinical observation session in the Wiregrass Dental Hygiene Clinic. Applications without proper shadowing documentation will be considered incomplete. My shadowing form is complete and ready to upload.*

Yesno
Shadowing Documentation *

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Shadowing Documentation

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Accepted student orientation attendance requirement

Accepted students are required to attend a mandatory program orientation session in mid-June. Failure to attend the orientation will result in forfeiture of your seat in the class.
I understand the Mandatory Program Orientation requirement.*

YesNo

HESI A2 Scores

Applicants must have a 75 or better on each of the following individual sections of the HESI A2 exam: Reading Comprehensive, Vocabulary, Grammar, Anatomy & Physiology, and Math. Students should obtain the best score possible to improve opportunity for program admission. This exam can be taken at the Valdosta State University or Wiregrass testing center.

HESI A2 Section Scores. A score of 75 or better is required for each section and the comprehensive score. Please enter your score in each area*

	Raw Score
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammer
Anatomy & Physiology
Math
Comprehensive Score

HESI Scores *

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HESI Scores

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HESI scores are valid for a single (1) application cycle. Applicants may take the test twice (2 times) per application
cycle. The HESI test score sheet(s) must be uploaded into the online application for the competitive clinical portion of
the program. The highest scores from the two attempts will be used in the calculations.

Statement of Understanding
Type Full Name - *
By typing your full name and signing below you are acknowledging submission of your competitive admissions application and that all information in this application is correct.
Should be Empty:

	Enter Grades	Enrolled Spring Classes	Enrolled Summer Classes
BIOL 2251K or
BIOL 2113 and
BIOL 2113L
BIOL 2252K or
BIOL 2114 and
BIOL 2114L
BIOL 2260K or
BIOL 2117 and
2117L
CHEM 1151K
CHEM 1152K

	Grades	Enrolled Spring Classes	Will Complete Summer
ENGL 1101
ENGL 1102
POLS 1101
HIST 2111/2112
PSYC 1101
SOCI 1101
COMM 1100/COMM 1110/SPCH 1101
MATH 1101/1111

Dental Hygiene Competitive Application Fall 2026 Entry

Application Readiness Validation

Information Needed

Statements of Understanding

Mandatory Preapplication Orientation Session

Statements of Understanding: Tuition & Fees

Course Grades

Required Observation Session

HESI A2 Scores

Statement of Understanding