**Important Message**
The Application Cycle for the Class starting January 2013 is CLOSED.
Please note: applications are being accepted for the Class starting January 2014.
Deadlines:
- Deadline for electronic applications through CAAPID, a service of ADEA, for international programs is February 15, 2013.
- Deadline for paper applications through the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is April 1, 2013.
- Deadline for supplemental documents and any additional documents to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is March 16, 2013.
There are two options for applying to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's International Student Program. Candidates may apply with an electronic application by CAAPID (a service of ADEA) or by paper application submitted directly to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Please note: candidates must choose between CAAPID or paper application and may not submit both.
Once application is received, an email confirmation stating the status of the application will be sent out. Please note that the admissions process is not based on a rolling-basis, therefore, applicants will receive their final notice of decision after the proposed deadline.
Personal Interview and Bench Test: Applicants are selectively invited to a personal interview and a hands skill assessment as the application process progresses. Interview calls may begin as early as February and will continue through June. Actual interviews and bench tests are conducted between May and June and gthe new class announced appoximately in the first week of July each year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Requirements for CAAPID applicants, a service of ADEA. (AAPID is a Centralized Application service devoted to supporting dental schools that offer Advanced standing Programs for Internationally trained Dentists, a program developed by the American
Dental Education Association)
1) Electronic Application through CAAPID: Please make sure that your application is filled out completely and is accurate in order to avoid changes being made after the application is e-submitted to our program.
2) Supplemental documentation: 5 documents in total will need to be submitted in addition to the CAAPID application (The following documents are not collected through CAAPID or do not meet the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine verification requirements as submitted through CAAPID and must be submitted directly to the University of Colorado, with CAAPID ID number clearlly identified and packaged in one envelope).
Dental Experience - This may be in the form of an essay, resume or Curriculum Vitae.
Dental Degree - School certified or notarized copy; if in a language other than English, must be accompanied by a notarized translation from a bona fide U.S. translator. Please note that no provisional degrees are accepted.
National Board Dental Examination Part 1 (ORIGINAL report, does not need to be in a sealed envelope) - There is no cut off score for NBD PT I, only passing score is required. Part II is encouraged, however, it is not required. If Part II has been taken, scores need to be submitted before deadline to be considered as a part of the application (Do not ask ADA to send scores directly to our school).
Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL (ORIGINAL report, does not need to be in a sealed envelope). Results of having successfully received a minimum score of 237 on a computer-based version, 580 on a paper-based version, or 94 on the new Internet-based version of the exam. Score received at the time of application being submitted must be less than three years old from the date exam was taken. All applicants MUST take TOEFL, regardless of residency status or educational background. You will need to submit TOEFL even if you are a US citizen/resident, hold any other type of U.S. degrees (BA, MS, MBA, PhD), or even if currently enrolled in a different institution. No other English skills exam may replace TOEFL.
University of Colorado Board of Regents Questionnaire - A signature from the applicant is required on this form attesting to any history of felony or misdemeanor convictions with explanations if needed. This signed form should be submitted directly to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (Click here for the CU Regents Questionnaire).
If you desire to add to your application extra letters of recommendation, please feel free to do so. However, please note only three letters with the highest scores will formally be used as part of candidates' application evaluation.
Requirements for PAPER applicants
Before sending your application, please make sure all documents listed below are included. Failure to provide the required documents before the deadline will result in application not being reviewed without refund of the application fee. Please submit the following documents in order and packaged in ONE envelope.
Personal Statement - Personal statement should include a narrative about how this degree will contribute to your career plans. In addition, please describe work or volunteer experiences, including domestic or international, that shaped your interest in pursuing the ISP program.
Dental Experience - This may be in the form of an essay, resume, or Curriculum Vitae.
Official Course-by-Course Evaluations - Official ECE (www.ece.org), WES (www.wes.org), or AAC RAO (www.aacrao.org) course-by-course evaluation. No actual college transcripts will be accepted. Please make sure the document submitted is labeled 'Course-by-Course Evaluation' and is issued from one of the three accreditors listed above. Dental Degree - School certified or notarized copy; if in a language other than English, must be accompanied by a notarized translation from a bona fide U.S. translator. Please note that no provisional degrees are accepted.
National Board Dental Examination Part 1 (ORIGINAL report, does not need to be in a sealed envelope) - There is no cut off score for NBD PT I, only passing score is required. Part II is encouraged, however, it is not required. If Part II has been taken, scores need to be submitted before deadline to be considered as a part of the application (Do not ask ADA to send scores directly to our school).
Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL (ORIGINAL report, does not need to be in a sealed envelope). Results of having successfully received a minimum score of 237 on a computer-based version, 580 on a paper-based version, or 94 on the new Internet-based version of the exam. Score received at the time of application being submitted must be less than three years old from the date exam was taken. All applicants must take TOEFL, regardless of residency status or educational background. You will need to submit TOEFL even if you are a US citizen/resident, hold any other type of U.S. degrees (BA, MS, MBA, PhD), or even if currently enrolled in a different institution. No other English skills exam may replace TOEFL.
Three Letters of Recommendation - The recommendation letter will not be accepted if the letter is older than 12 months from the date it was written at the time of application being submitted. Letters should be in English, or translated by a bona fide U.S. translator if it was written in a language other than English. Out of the three letters required, 2 must be from a dental practitioner. Having sent in more than required number of letters will not be given any priority over other applicants. You may submit more than three letters, however, please note that only three letters with the highest scores will be used in formal evaluation of the applicant.
University of Colorado Board of Regents Questionnaire - A signature from the applicant is required on this form attesting to any history of felony or misdemeanor convictions with explanations if needed. This signed form should be submitted directly to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (Click here for the CU Board of Regents Questionnaire). Application fee - A non-refundable applicant fee of $300 in forms of a cashier's check or money order must be included with each application package. Please make checks payable to University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine.
Mailing address to submit Supplemental Documents and Paper Applications:
University of Colorado
School of Dental Medicine
International Student Program
Attn: Jane Miller/Beatriz Bustamante
Mail Stop F 838
13065 East 17th Avenue, Room 403
Aurora, CO 80045