Entry-Level Track

Application Process

The application period is October 1 - February 1 of each year.

When applying, all of the steps below are required to be completed successfully. Please review and familiarize yourself with the steps.

Step 1 – Apply Online for admission to Foothill College 

Step 2 – Talk with a Counselor at Foothill College Counseling Department

Step 3 – Complete Prerequisites and a CSU or IGETC GE pattern 

Step 4 – Order Official E-Transcripts and send directly to Foothill College Admissions and Records at fhtranscripts@fhda.edu

Step 5 – Submit an application to the Dental Hygiene Program via Allied Healths App in MyPortal

***Important Changes were made for the upcoming 2023-24 application cycle, read the below documents carefully:

• • Application Instructions (please read carefully before applying)
  • Application Sample (new for 2023-24)
  • Dental Hygiene Procedures Observation form (new for 2023-24, please note the Work Experience Certification form is removed)
  • Note: Attending the Dental Assisting Program at Foothill College will earn 4 extra points toward your application. Check out the Dental Assisting Program today, class starts in Fall 2023!