Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $6,007
Duration 2 years
Valdosta State University awards an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene through a CODA-accredited cooperative program with clinical coursework at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
Career outlook Employers hire dental hygienists to provide preventive oral care, cleanings, periodontal assessments, and patient education in dental practices.
Getting in What Valdosta State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam HESI A2
Minimum GPA 2.5
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Valdosta State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 13 Algebra or Math Modeling (MATH 1101/1111) C or better American Government (POLS 1101) C or better American History (HIST 2111 or 2112) C or better Composition I (ENGL 1101) C or better Composition II (ENGL 1102) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2251K) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2252K) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Human Communication / Public Speaking (COMM 1100/1110) C or better Intro to General Psychology (PSYC 1101) C or better Intro to Sociology (SOCI 1101) C or better Microbiology (BIOL 2260K) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Survey of Chemistry I (CHEM 1151K) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Survey of Chemistry II (CHEM 1152K) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Entrance exams 1 HESI A2 Score 75 HESI A2 cumulative % Certifications 1 Completion of CODA accredited dental assisting program Recommended Health and background checks 1 Medical requirements: oral health exam, eye exam, TB skin test, immunizations/titers Application basics 1 Advisement by VSU dental hygiene advisor before February 1 Experience 2 Dental hygienist shadowing (12 hours in 2+ dental offices) Observation of a senior DH student in Wiregrass student clinic (1 session) 
