Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
- California
- Orthodontics
- dentistry.usc.edu
Program Contact
The orthodontics curriculum prepares students for careers in clinical orthodontics based on a strong background in evidence based, scientific coursework and clinical experiences.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
| Program Code | ORTHO914 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 33 months |
| Application Deadline | October 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 14 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentistry.usc.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- INBDE
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Official Dental School Transcripts
Applicants must submit official dental school transcripts through ADEA PASS. Transcripts must be sent directly to the PASS Transcript Processing Center either through an approved electronic service (e.g., Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse) or by mail using the PASS Transcript ID Form.
To generate the Transcript ID Form, applicants must first enter their dental school information in the “Colleges Attended” section of the PASS application.
Foreign Education
Applicants who attended a dental school outside the United States or Canada must submit a foreign credential evaluation from either World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). The evaluation must be sent directly to ADEA PASS.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
English Proficiency Requirement (TOEFL) for International Applicants
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Only the TOEFL iBT is accepted for international applicants, regardless of prior English instruction or residency.
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Minimum required score: 5 or above (equivalent to a legacy score of 94 or higher).
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Scores must be valid within two years of the test date.
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Not accepted: TOEFL iBT Home Edition or MyBest™ scores.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (program offers sponsorship)
Additional Information
ADAT is optional. We do require GRE, TOEFL (International candidates)
Fee Waiver for USC alumni or students currently enrolled in a USC degree program
Eligibility Requirements: You must already hold a degree from USC (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, M.D., etc.) or be currently enrolled in a degree program at the university. Please email Corey Berry at cberry@ostrow.usc.edu to request the fee waiver.