Currently there is an estimated one- to two-year wait between pre-program acceptance and the start of core program classes. The estimated time to begin core program classes may vary depending on the number of pre-program students. Students may begin working on general studies requirements as a pre-program student.

Admission Priority

NTC must comply with the following admission priority for high-demand programs, which adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TSC 10.

Academic Preparedness Admission Requirements

To be eligible for a spot in the core program, all academic preparedness requirements must be fully completed by the evaluation date. Students will only be considered for a spot in the core program if all requirements are met at the time of evaluation.

• General Anatomy & Physiology with a grade of “C” or better
• HESI A2 Exam (minimum score of 75%) — October 9 and 10, 2026; April 2 and 3, 2027 HESI Exam Date Options
• Candidates must be 18 years of age at the start of the Dental Hygienist program.

Evaluation Dates

NTC admissions staff will begin evaluating all pre-dental hygienist students to determine who has their academic preparedness admission requirements completed starting on the following dates:

• November 1, 2026 for Spring 2027 program start
• June 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 program start

After evaluations begin, students will be notified by email of their admission status. The evaluation process generally takes 1–2 weeks to complete; however, processing times may vary.

If you have questions or we can help you in any way, please contact us at admissions@ntc.edu.

Waitlist Information

NTC must comply with a waitlist policy when an academic program meets capacity and cannot continue to admit students for the particular term. This policy adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TCS 10.