Application Checklist
University of Minnesota
Dental Program
The University of Minnesota Dental Exchange Program is a cooperative agreement between the State of Montana and the University of Minnesota, which provides a limited number of openings in the Minnesota School of Dentistry for residents of Montana. Similar to the WICHE and WWAMI professional student exchange programs, Montana pays a support fee to the University of Minnesota on behalf of each funded Montana student participating in the program to cover a portion of the cost of their education. Montana funded students then pay resident tuition and fees at the University of Minnesota.
Eligibility requires that students receive certification as a Montana resident based upon meeting the Montana Board of Regents residency requirements. Certification is on a yearly basis and must be completed between July 1st and October 15th of the year prior to their anticipated matriculation into dental school.
If accepted by the University of Minnesota, students will be ranked for the available state funding by the School of Dentistry. It is important to understand that funding in Montana is extremely limited and is not sufficient to fund all students who receive professional school offers. Support is limited to a maximum of four years. Advanced programs, such as orthodontic training beyond the initial four years, are not covered.
Requests for an application for certification or questions regarding the program should be directed to:
Laurie Tobol
State Certifying Officer
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
P O Box 203201
46 North Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59620-3201
(406) 444-6570
Requests for an application for admission to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry should be directed to:
School of Dentistry
University of Minnesota
Moos Health Sciences Tower
515 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Student Admissions and Enrollment Management
(612) 625-7149
ddsapply@umn.edu
