All enrolled dental hygiene students are advised to meet with a faculty advisor at Hemenway Hall regarding their progress toward their degree to ensure that all requirements are met at least two semesters before the scheduled graduation date.
An application for graduation must be submitted with a degree fee to the Cashier’s Office, QLCSS Room 001. This should be processed during the first three weeks of the semester the student intends to graduate.
Financial Consideration
Significant costs (e.g. professional education fee; purchase of instruments, supplies, uniforms, and books; examination fees, etc.) not related to tuition and housing are associated with dental hygiene education. The additional cost over a period of three years in the dental hygiene program is approximately $14,000. Students are encouraged to make appropriate financial arrangements.
School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene (SONDH) Dental Hygiene students pay a higher fee at registration.
Varied Schedules
Dental hygiene students are expected to participate in clinical experiences at various scheduled times. Therefore, students must make time and arrangements to accommodate an irregular academic schedule.
Continued Registration
The minimum academic requirements of UH Manoa apply to all dental hygiene students. In addition, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all registered credit hours in dental hygiene courses to continue registration in the dental hygiene program.