How to Apply
Our 2024-2025 application cycle is now closed.
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine 2024-2025 Application Cycle is now closed.
Our 2025-2026 Application Cycle will open on May 13, 2025.
The 2024-2025 Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Application Cycle began on May 14, 2024 and ended on November 15, 2024.
The SIU School of Dental Medicine participates in the American Dental Education Association's American Association of Dental School Application Service (ADEA AADSAS). The 2025-2026 ADEA AADSAS and the SIU School of Dental Medicine application cycles will launch on May 13, 2025. Please do not submit any materials to ADEA AADSAS or the SIU School of Dental Medicine prior to May 13, 2025.
For more information about the AADSAS Application Cycle, please visit ADEA's AADSAS webpages at the following link: ADEA's AADSAS Applicant Information.
For any application inquiries, please feel free to contact Angela Pritchett in the Office of Admissions:
- P: 618-474-7170
- E: [email protected].
Timetable
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Applications for admission to the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine may be submitted starting on May 13th of the year preceding matriculation. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AADSAS NO LATER THAN November 15th in order for applicants to be considered for admission to the following year's class. Early application is to the individual's advantage and is strongly encouraged by the SIU School of Dental Medicine.
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Admissions Committee review files from August to February
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Interviews are conducted from September to February by invitation
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First round of acceptances are sent on December 15th
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Applicants are notified of final decisions on a rolling basis from January to May
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Classes start 1st Monday in August
For a visual review of the Admissions Application Timeline, please click here.
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