University of Connecticut
- Connecticut
- Orthodontics
- dentalmedicine.uconn.edu
Program Contact
https://dentalmedicine.uconn.edu/divisions/orthodontics/
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
| Program Code | ORTHO905 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 5 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 15 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dentalmedicine.uconn.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- ALL applicants must have taken and passed, at minimum, Part I of the NBDE or INBDE. Although the School of Dental Medicine Dean reports board scores to PASS, we also require you to request original scores (not self-reported) from the ADA. They do not need to be sent directly to UConn. Due to the timing of the availability to take the *INBDE, the due date for scores to be uploaded into PASS is 10/15.
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Transcripts: International applicants must submit official transcript evaluations from World Education Services (WES) and/or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) to PASS. These do not need to be sent directly to UCONN.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL: Students whose native language is not english must contact ETS to have your current official TOEFL scores released to ADEA PASS. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), 79 (internet) or 6.5 (IELTS) is required for admission. If chosen in program, original TOEFL may also be required by graduate school (MDS).
PASS Does not accept the original IELTS. If you have taken the IELTS and not the TOEFL, you must include ORIGINAL current test scores with your supplemental application to our University.
Other Requirement Instructions
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2025
National Dental Board Examination (NBDE) and Integrated National Board Exam (INBDE*): ALL applicants must have taken and passed, at minimum, Part I of the NBDE or INBDE. Although the School of Dental Medicine Dean reports board scores to PASS, we also require you to request original scores (not self-reported) from the ADA. They do not need to be sent directly to UConn.
UPDATE: Due to the timing of the availability to take the *INBDE, the due date for scores to be uploaded into PASS is 10/15.
*Dental School Diploma must be submitted to the UConn Graduate School after graduation from applicant's dental school. Original transcripts may also be requested by grad school if chosen into program.
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)
- Visa sponsorship for dental residency is dependent on the individual's U.S. visa history and the program they are pursing.
Additional Information
Please use the following link to obtain Supplemental Application information:
https://dentalmedicine.uconn.edu/divisions/orthodontics/
PASS APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2025
National Dental Board Examination (NBDE) and Integrated National Board Exam (INBDE*): ALL applicants must have taken and passed, at minimum, Part I of the NBDE or INBDE. Although the School of Dental Medicine Dean reports board scores to PASS, we also require you to request original scores (not self-reported) from the ADA. They do not need to be sent directly to UConn.
UPDATE: Due to the timing of the availability to take the *INBDE, the due date for scores to be uploaded into PASS is 10/15.
*Dental School Diploma must be submitted to the UConn Graduate School after graduation from applicant's dental school. Original transcripts may also be requested by grad school if chosen into program.