Reserved Admission

The reserved admission program allows highly motivated college sophomores from Missouri or Kansas or students from another state attending UMKC undergraduate as a first-time college student to apply to reserve a seat in the Doctor of Dental Surgery program.

Students who are accepted into the reserve program to participate in developmental opportunities with the Office of Student Programs throughout the remainder of their undergraduate years. Once candidates meet the full criteria they are allowed to bypass the traditional dental application process for admission.

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum 3.6 GPA in science and math after completion of fourth college semester (third semester if graduating in three years)
  • Completion of at least 15 credit hours each semester
  • Demonstrated understanding of dentistry
  • Commitment to community service

If accepted, candidates must:

  • Maintain a minimum 3.6 GPA in science and math
  • Complete at least 15 credit hours each semester
  • Complete a bachelor’s degree program, including dental program prerequisites
    • First-time college students who are not a resident of Missouri or Kansas must receive a bachelor’s degree from UMKC
  • Complete science prerequisites preferably at a four-year college
    • No more than 60 hours will be accepted from a community college
  • Submit semester update forms (PDF)
  • Score a 410 (19 old scale) on the DAT (preferred subscores are 16 or higher)
  • Pass a faculty interview
  • Pass background checks
  • Meet technical standards

Failure to meet any of the criteria will result in the loss of Reserved Admission Program status.

How to Apply

  • Use the math and science GPA calculator Excel spreadsheet to calculate if your GPA meets the minimum requirement
    • Indicate the name of the course, year, semester, hours and whether the course is a repeat. Indicate the letter grade you received and do not include +/-. The formula is already created within the spreadsheet, so after inputting the information listed above, it will calculate your math and science GPA at the bottom.
    • Include all college level math and science courses taken. If you have taken courses at multiple institutions, make sure you include all of the math and sciences courses in the spreadsheet.
    • If you have retaken a math or science course, only include the grade you received on the most recent retake.
    • If you have questions about whether a course is considered a math or science course you can refer to the ADEA AADSAS course subjects.
  • Email us your saved math and science GPA calculation, official college transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a headshot along with your application by July 1.