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All prospective applicants must complete two different applications to be considered for admission into our program: the first through the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS), and the second through WesternU’s Online Application. The later you apply, the more competition you will have as many of the seats will have already been filled due to the rolling admission process, so apply early!
2027 Primary Application
Closes: December 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
All application materials and application fees must be received on or before the deadline. Application materials and fees received after the deadline are considered late and will not be processed.
Secondary Application
Closes: December 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
All application materials and application fees must be received on or before the deadline. Application materials or fees received after the deadline are considered late and will not be processed.
Admissions Timeline
Application
May
Applications open.
Late June
Application processing begins. Candidates will receive emails for:
- Acknowledgment of ADEA application receipt
- A list of any missing materials
- Notification when your application is complete and sent to the Admissions Committee
December 1
WesternU’s deadline to complete ADEA AADSAS application, as well as Secondary application through WesternU’s application portal, along with associated fees.
Interview
September–February
Qualified candidates will be invited for on-campus interviews.
Admission Offers
Second Week of December
Initial acceptance notifications are released.
January–August
It is difficult to predict exactly when you will hear back with an update on the status of your application. Acceptances are released as late as the first day of classes.
Accepted Candidates
If accepted on or before January 31, a $1,000 initial deposit due within 30 days
If accepted on or after February 1, $1,000 deposit due within 15 days
- Second $1,000 deposit due by April 15.
If accepted after May 25, a full $2,000 deposit due within a shorter timeframe.
All Applicants
June 30
All coursework and prerequisite requirements must be completed by the end of spring term prior to matriculation..
*Please note that all deadlines will be strictly enforced. *
IMPORTANT:
When the Admissions Committee reviews your application, they consider all in-progress/planned coursework (including both prerequisite and non-prerequisite courses) as well as any degree in progress when making their decision. Any change in your plans must be submitted to the Committee for review and approval. If you are ultimately accepted to the program and you do not finish your planned degree or coursework as listed on your application, your admission could be affected.
Prospective students are expected to act with honesty, forthrightness, and integrity throughout the admissions process. It is expected that all applicants will submit accurate information in the ADEA AADSAS and the WesternU Supplemental application. Violation of the ADEA Applicant Code of Conduct may result in the suspension of the application and/or other actions, including rescission of your admission to dental school, or the possibility of dismissal from the College Of Dental Medicine, if enrolled.