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All prospective applicants must complete two different applications to be considered for admission into our program: the first through the Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID), 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!
2026 Application Primary Application
Closes: July 20, 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.
Secondary Application WESTERNU
Closes: July 20, 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
March 6
Applications open.
Late March
Application processing begins. Candidates will receive emails for:
- Acknowledgment of CAAPID application receipt
- A list of any missing materials
- Notification when your application is complete and sent to the Admissions Committee
July 20
WesternU’s deadline to submit both completed ADEA CAAPID application and Secondary application through WesternU’s application portal, along with associated fees.
Interview
September–October
Selected candidates will be invited via email for an on-campus interview.
Admission Offers
November–January
It is difficult to predict exactly when you will hear back with an update on the status of your application. Acceptances can be offered as late as the first date of classes.
Accepted Candidates
If accepted, the $2,000 deposit will be due in 14 days. Those accepted closer to February will have a shorter timeframe to pay a deposit.
*Please note that all deadlines will be strictly enforced. *
IMPORTANT:
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 CAAPID 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.