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DMD Early & Guaranteed Admissions

Guaranteed Admissions 8-Year Program

Eligibility is based on your intended major and high school academic record; you will be automatically reviewed for these programs. Consideration for the Dental Guarantee, however, is a multi-step process. The University of Pittsburgh Office of Admissions and Financial Aid will do an initial review for students who meet the high school achievement requisites. Those who do will be asked by the School of Dental Medicine Office of Admissions to submit supplemental information in support of their candidacy. Students selected for the guarantee based on their submissions will be notified by the School of Dental Medicine Office of Admissions.  Additional Guaranteed Admit Program (GAP) requirements are listed here below.

Requirements to apply as an incoming undergraduate freshman 

  • Indicate Pre-Dentistry on admissions application.
  • Rank in the top 10 percent of high school class with 1470 SAT (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 33 ACT or better.
  • If an applicant makes it through the Office of Admission and Financial Aids initial screening, they will be asked to submit supplemental materials to the School of Dental Medicine for additional review. 

Requirements as an undergraduate student

  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.75
  • Maintain an undergraduate GPA of 3.65 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (BCPM)
  • Complete an undergraduate degree as a full-time University of Pittsburgh student within four years.
  • Continue to gain dental related experiences during their undergraduate years.
  • Participate in community service.
  • Attend mandatory yearly scheduled meetings with the Pitt Dental Medicine Admissions office to review progress related to activities, research, community service and satisfactory academic progress.
  • Successfully complete all the pre-requisite courses for admission to Pitt Dental Medicine by the end of your junior undergraduate year.
  • Obtain a favorable interview result with the Pitt Dental Medicine Admissions Committee during the Spring semester of your junior undergraduate year.
  • Provide the School of Dental Medicine Office of Admissions with a CV, official transcript, and letter of recommendation from a University of Pittsburgh science faculty member prior to the interview, meeting all deadlines established for students.

Students enrolled in the Guaranteed Admissions Program are strongly encouraged to seek research-related opportunities.

Acceptance into the Guaranteed Admissions Program as an undergraduate freshman does not automatically guarantee admission to the dental school. All requirements must be continuously met throughout your time as an undergraduate.

Learn more about all of the Guaranteed Admissions Programs at Pitt.