Admission to core classes in the Dental Hygienist Associate Degree is based on residency, application date and successful completion of academic preparedness requirements.

Currently there is an estimated two- to three-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 full capacity programs, which adheres to Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter TSC 10. Starting July 1, 2025, applications from residents outside the state of Wisconsin or Minnesota are not accepted for the Dental Hygienist Associate Degree.

Academic Preparedness Admission Requirements

To be eligible for a spot in the core program, students must be enrolled in* or have successfully completed the following admission requirements:

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

  • November 1, 2025 for Spring 2026 program start
  • June 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 program start

Important Update for Fall 2026 and Beyond

  • For Spring 2026, students will be allowed to meet academic preparedness requirements with currently enrolled courses contingent upon successful completion of the required courses at the end of the semester.
  • Starting June 1, 2026, for Fall 2026 core program entry and beyond, 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.
  • 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.