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Orthodontics Admissions

Fifteen new students are selected each year. JU requires all applicants to go through PASS; however, we DO NOT participate in MATCH. Completion of the PASS application can be done at www.adea.org.

The following documents are required for the PASS application:

  • U.S. or Canadian Dental School Transcripts or equivalent if international
  • Recommendation (also known as evaluators)
  • Essay stating goals and purpose
  • 3 PPI Evaluators

National Board scores (if applicable) are reported on the dean’s report and are not required to be submitted directly to the program.

JU also requires completion of its own supplemental application that is available at http://www.ju.edu/chs/orthodontics/prospective-students/admissions.php . The following documents are required for completion of the supplemental application:

As this is a self-directed application, it is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure the application is complete and received on a timely basis.

JU Minimum Requirements for U.S. Students

  1. DDS/DMD or equivalent
  2. US National Board scores Part I & Part II (if available)
  3. Letters of recommendation (3) from: Dean of Dental School, or Dental School Faculty, or Professional Colleagues
  4. Autobiographical sketch stating goals and purpose
  5. A recent 2×2 passport size photo
  6. Application fee of $175

JU Minimum Requirements for International Students

  1. International dental graduate students must possess a U.S. or Canadian Dental Degree or the educational equivalent as determined by the Program Director of the School of Orthodontics.
  2. US National Board scores Part I & II (if available)
  3. TOEFL scores above the 90th percentile (270 computer, 610 paper) or IELTS
  4. Letters of recommendation (3) from either the Dean of your Dental School, or Dental School Faculty, or other Professional Colleagues; all of whom can attest to the character and background of the applicant
  5. Autobiographical sketch stating goals and purpose
  6. A recent 2×2 passport size photo
  7. Application fee of $175
  8. Current US Visa (in case of interview)

At the present time, it is expected that applications for admission will be accepted through a date to be determined each year. The Application dates and deadlines for the class starting in 2019 are:

Application Deadline: September 15, 2018

Interview date: TBD

Acceptance notification mailed: TBD

Acceptance deadline: TBD

*All applicants need to have the ability to travel (current US Visa if applicable) for interviews.

All applicants will be evaluated on the uniqueness of their candidacy and the potential benefits that each candidate can bring to the program.

For Orthodontics admission questions, please contact Business Operations Manager Sharon Frazier sfrazie@ju.edu.

For Orthodontics questions regarding academics and curriculum, please contact Program Director Dr. James Trouten at jtroute@ju.edu.

Application materials for the Orthodontics programs may be submitted online or mailed to:

  • Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences

    School of Orthodontics-Admission

    Jacksonville University

    2800 University Boulevard North

    Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394

Transfer of Credit – Due to the uniqueness of the Orthodontic programs, transfer credits are not allowed