• Dental Hygiene Program Application

    Big Spring

  • Application is open from 09/01/2026 to 02/01/2027.

  • Howard College is committed to providing safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and work environments for all members of the College community. In accordance with applicable federal and state law, the College prohibits discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in employment, educational programs, and admissions.

    If you have a criminal record, please complete the background check through the TSBDE before completing this application.
    https://tsbde.texas.gov/licensing/criminal-history-evaluation/

    Do you have the following documents ready to upload separately in pdf format at this moment?

    • HC Acceptance letter
    • Observation Hours
    • Up to two TEAS score reports (full report)
    • RDA license

    If not, STOP HERE, gather the documents then return to complete this application. Applications missing documentation will automatically be disqualified.

    If you have any questions regarding the Howard College Dental Hygiene Application, please refer to the online Handbook:
    https://howardcollege.edu/_resources/pdfs/Howard_College_DH_Applicant_Handbook_2026_2027%20FINAL.pdf

  • PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Birth Date*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Mailing Address

    Current address where you can receive mail

  • STATISTICAL INFORMATION

  • College Classification*
  • Please select,*
  • Ethnicity*

  • PREVIOUS EDUCATION

  • Are you a High School Graduate (or have you completed your GED Equivalence)?*
  • Have you attended (or are you currently enrolled at) another college?*
  • Do you have a college degree?*
  • What is your highest degree achieved?*
  • Have you ever attended another Dental Hygiene program?*
  • Have you applied to the Howard College Dental Hygiene program previously?*
  • Have you completed all required immunizations?*
  • Did you complete 30 hours of observation? Submit form.*
  • Did you take the TEAS exam? Submit full results report.*
  • Are you currently a DANB certified dental assistant? Submit license.*
  • Are you a dental assistant registered with TSBDE? Submit license.*

  • Attach ONLY the files listed here IN PDF FORMAT:

    • HC Acceptance letter
    • Observation Hours
    • Up to two TEAS score reports (full report)
    • RDA license
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  • Acceptance Acknowledgement

  • If I am accepted as a student at Howard College, I will honor all administrative summons and conform to and abide by the letter and spirit of all the rules, regulations, and procedures of Howard College as given in the college catalog and student handbook. I hereby give the right to disclose to appropriate college officials my school records for use in planning my program. I certify the above information is complete and correct. I acknowledge that deliberate omissions or falsifications may subject me to immediate dismissal from the college.

  • I have reviewed and understand the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) Criminal History Evaluation (make it a link using https://tsbde.texas.gov/licensing/criminal-history-evaluation/

    I understand I will be required to submit a c    riminal background check and drug screen before acceptance into the program.

    If I am not accepted into the program I will need to re-submit my application. 

     

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