Dentistry

New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD)
3/4 B.A. or B.S./D.D.S. Early Assurance Program
Bachelor of Arts degree from Adelphi University/Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry

Adelphi University participates in an Early Assurance program with NYUCD in which students study for three years at Adelphi. After completing 90 credits at Adelphi, students begin their first year of dental school which counts as the final 30 credits needed to be eligible for the bachelor's degree at Adelphi. After successful completion of the fourth year at NYUCD students are eligible for the D.D.S. degree. To be considered for admission to the Early Assurance Programs with NYUCD, applicants must have a minimum combined critical reading and math score of 1300 (or the equivalent ACT score of 29), a minimum high school GPA of 3.5, and a strong letter of recommendation from their high school counselor. Students can also apply to the program once they have begun their studies at Adelphi. Transfer students are not eligible, however.A student's eligibility to remain in the program is conditioned upon his/her maintaining a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 for each semester at Adelphi.

Each student will be required to take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) and any and all other entrance examinations then required by NYUCD by the end of the fall semester of the student's third year at Adelphi.

At the start of each student's third year of study at Adelphi, Adelphi shall provide NYUCD's Admissions Committee with a copy of the Program Student's official transcript, a separate calculation of the Student's grade-point average for science and non-science courses, and a recommendation on behalf of the Student.

To be eligible for admission to NYUCD’s D.D.S. program, a program student must meet at least the following criteria:

• Completion of at least (90) credits of course work at Adelphi, including completion of all General Education requirements, all major course work, and in addition the following prerequisites: Chemistry 111 and 112 with lab, Physics 111 and 112 or 113 and 114 with lab, Organic Chemistry 251, 252, 253, 254, Biology 111 and 112 with lab, and 6 credits of English and such other minimum core course requirements for admission as may be in effect from time to time.
• A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5.
• No final grade of D or F in any course.
• Performance that is satisfactory to NYUCD on any examination required for admission to NYUCD; currently a 20 for the Academic Average on the DAT.
• A recommendation for admission from the Pre-Professional Advisory Committee at Adelphi.
• Participation in at least two orientation programs at NYUCD during the student’s first three academic years in the Program.
• Transfer students are not be able to meet the conditions of this particular program.

In addition to meeting the admission requirements and criteria established by NYUCD for admission into its D.D.S. Program, a student will be admitted into NYUCD only after completion of a satisfactory interview with NYUCD's Admissions Committee and certification by the Pre-Professional Advisory Committee at Adelphi that the student has completed all criteria.

Students who have satisfactorily completed the first year of NYUCD's D.D.S. Program and have fulfilled all other requirements for the bachelor's degree from Adelphi shall be awarded a bachelor's degree by Adelphi at the end of their first year at NYUCD. The granting of the bachelor's degree from Adelphi University after successful completion of the first year of dental school at NYUCD requires a request from the student.

For additional information, please contact the Department of Biology at 516.877.4200 or the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships at 516.877.3140. 

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Adelphi undergraduates have many sources for academic advice: faculty advisers, academic advisers in the offices of the deans of their School, and the Office of Academic Services and Retention. Faculty advisers from the individual academic units assist students who have declared their major with course selection and are charged with approval of registration decisions. Graduate students are advised within their departments. 

Students who have not declared a major are assigned a freshman adviser on entering the University as freshmen. They advise the undeclared students in their course selection and registration until they declare a major.

Students who wish to change majors or who have questions about the planning or progress of their degrees that cannot be answered by their major adviser can seek the advice and assistance of academic advisers in the Office of the Dean of their academic unit or the Office of Academic Services and Retention. Students who have not declared a major are included within the Arts and Sciences and go to that office for help if needed. Similarly, students with problems relating to the conduct of courses (lectures, laboratories, evaluations, work load, grades, etc.) that cannot be resolved with the instructors concerned can also seek the advice and assistance of the academic adviser in the office of their dean. Students may also seek assistance in the Office of Academic Services and Retention at any time.

Academic advising at Adelphi both challenges and supports students as they examine, determine, and work toward their educational and career goals. Each full-time member of the faculty holds a minimum of six office hours per week to serve the interests of students and to provide full and accurate academic advice. All undergraduates are required to consult with their advisers about their academic progress and to seek their approval for their academic plans. In addition, there is the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships to counsel students who are interested in pursuing law, medicine, engineering, etc.


Advising Expectations
Academic advisement is a collaborative effort. Your adviser will guide you, but it is your responsibility to register for courses and complete all degree requirements. Your adviser is expected to provide:

• accurate and timely information about University policies, procedures, and requirements
• guidance in exploring your academic options and examining your educational goals
• assistance in course selection and scheduling
• assistance in completing academic forms, e.g., Action Request, Petition Procedures, Study at Another Institution/Study Abroad
• reviews of your academic progress throughout your undergraduate study
• confidential referrals concerning academic and personal matters, as needed.

• examine your academic and personal goals prior to initial and subsequent meetings
• take responsibility for your choices and decisions
• develop a tentative list of courses prior to your advising interview
• arrive promptly to all scheduled interviews
• provide timely notice about any academic problems

• be familiar with the policies, procedures, and requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Bulletin.