Entrance Requirements and Placement Process
Acceptance to the college does not guarantee placement in the program.

All students must complete an application to CSI. In order to apply for the dental assisting program, the following items (1 through 4) should be on file in the Program Director's office. Items may be sent to Tonja Bowcut, College of Southern Idaho, P. O. Box 1238, Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-1238, or they may be taken directly to her office, Room 159 in the Aspen Building.

1. High school transcript, G.E.D., and college transcript
2. COMPASS test scores - scores determine placement in math, spelling, reading and vocabulary (can be taken in the Academic Development Center in Meyerhoeffer Building). Students must place at the English 101 and Math 123 level to be admitted to the dental assis­tant program.

3. Resume and cover letter (letter of intent to apply for the program)
4. Three professional letters of recommendation (must be sent directly to the program director). See program application form in the center of this brochure.

5. Students placed in the program must have hepatitis B vaccination and tuberculin screening after placement in the program. They must also present evidence of good health with a statement from a physician or nurse practitioner and have an updated tetanus booster. Must have a current criminal background check and drug screening dated within 6 months of entering the program.

6. CPR certified.
7. The deadline for application is June 1.
8. Students are selected on a point system. In the event that there are more applicants than seats available, the applicants having the highest points will be admitted. Other students will be placed on a waiting list for the next class.