Jackson Community College

JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Pre-Dentistry

• This is only a guide.  Students should contact the transfer school for program advising.

• Coursework with a grade of at least 2.0 will be transferable.

• Students do not need to complete all the courses listed below before transferring.

• UM does NOT accept the MACRAO Agreement

About the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor...

The University of Michigan is comprised of twelve colleges: College of Architecture and Urban planning; College of Engineering; College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; College of Pharmacy; Dental Hygiene Program; Kinesiology; School of Art & Design; University of Michigan Business School; School of Education; School of Music; School of Natural Resources and Environment; School of Nursing.  These colleges are discrete, that is, students apply to one of the colleges.

Pre-Dentistry students are free to choose a concentration (major) in the humanities, the sciences or social sciences.  It is recommended that students make satisfactory progress on prerequisite courses for their intended concentration before transferring to the University of Michigan.  Although it is possible to enter the School of Dentistry directly after two years of pre-professional study, the majority of successful candidates have completed an undergraduate degree.

• Go to the School of Dentistry website to learn more about the requirements to become a dentist.  
• This link will take you to transfer admission requirements.   Read through the general information.  You will not find the School of Dentistry listed as most students would transfer into the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.  The specific information regarding LS&A is toward the bottom of the website.
• Below are the courses available at JCC.

Biology concentrators are encouraged to take introductory biology courses at the University of Michigan.

Prerequisites and Requirements for Admission

**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE NEW ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITE COURSES BELOW.  THE NEW PREREQUISITE COURSES WILL BE REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS APPLYING TO ENTER FALL 2008 AND BEYOND.

Course Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission is 90 semester hours of academic work that has been pursued at an accredited 4-year college or university. The predental education must include the following specific prerequisites, both in time and in subject. Grades of C- and lower will not be accepted to fulfill any part of the required 50 semester hours of prerequisite courses. Applicants should have the majority of prerequisites completed at the time of application. The more prerequisite courses that are successfully completed at the time of application, the better.

 

Prerequisite Courses	Semester Hours	Quarter Hours
English Composition *Literature is OK for up to 3 semester hours *English as a second language (ESL) courses not accepted	6	9
Inorganic Chemistry with Laboratory	8	12
Organic Chemistry with Laboratory	8	12
Biological Science with Laboratory *Maximum of 4 hours in general biology	8	12
Physics with Laboratory	8	12
NEW Microbiology	3	5
NEW Biochemistry	3	5
NEW Psychology	3	5
NEW Sociology	3	5
Other recommended courses: Physiology, histology, anatomy, social sciences, communication, business, fine arts, philosophy, and psychology.

Letters of Recommendation

A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required:

Two letters of recommendation from science professors (i.e. an instructor with whom you've worked closely and can write about your academic qualities)

AND

• Letter of recommendation from a non-science professor OR a dentist OR an employer
  
  OR
  
  An evaluation from a professional committee is also acceptable in lieu of all three letters of recommendation

 Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

Each applicant must provide the Admissions Committee with an official score report for the DAT.  To register for the DAT or to obtain preparation materials, visit their website:  http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp.

Other contact information:

Dental Admissions Testing Program
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 1846
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-2689          

Points to consider:

1. The DAT should be taken close to the time you are actually applying.  Scores are valid for five years, and you may only take the test three times.
2.  Applicants without test scores will not be considered for an interview.
3.  If you are unhappy with your results, you must wait 90 days before retaking the test.
4.  We are unable to delay any application should an applicant decide to retake the DAT unless it is by our request.