VCU offers baccalaureate degrees in four different healthcare fields. These degrees are designed to prepare students to gain professional licensure and begin work in the field as soon as they graduate. Students working on the prerequisites for the programs are advised to declare a pre-health major in the appropriate field, which will give them access to specialized pre-health advisors who help with course selection, volunteer opportunities, and preparing for the application process.
Do I have to be a pre-health major? Can I get a degree in pre-health or pre-dental hygiene? Does the pre-health major make it easier to get into the programs? What kinds of courses does the pre-health major require? How do I find my current major? How do I change my major? 1) Submit a change of major form to declare. The slideshow below gives a brief overview of the Dental Hygiene profession and the requirements for admittance to the VCU Dental Hygiene program. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact VCU Pre-health Advising. What are the prerequisite courses? For more information, please see the VCU Bulletin What are the other admission requirements? When can I apply to the program? Where can I apply to the program?
No, all the pre-health majors are non-degree granting majors. These majors are designed to make sure you get a pre-health advisor and access to the resources that will assist pre-health students while you complete the prerequisite courses for your chosen program.
2) You will receive an email inviting you to complete a mandatory online orientation on Blackboard.
3) When you have completed the orientation module on Blackboard, please email prehealthadv@vcu.edu indicating it is complete.
4) Once Pre-Health Advising receives your email and verifies that the module has been completed your request will be processed.
Admissions information for VCU Dental Hygiene
You can apply between September and February 1st for admittance to the next fall. While applications can be submitted, the application is not complete until the official transcript is submitted after the fall semester. Click here for more information.
Once you’re sure that you’re ready, the link is here. Please meet with one of us if you have any questions!