{"id":1845,"date":"2022-08-08T20:09:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T20:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"\/dentistry\/?post_type=program&#038;p=1845"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:38:49","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine-international\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/dentistry\/images\/080522-cdm-white-coat-ceremony-34-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Students in white coats and wearing face masks reading from a booklet during white coat ceremony\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n      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We Have Answers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please explore the questions and answers below to learn what many of our prospective students are concerned about. If you still have questions, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/osteopathic\/programs\/doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine\/contact\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#accordion-1-button\">Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#accordion-2-button\">Online Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#accordion-3-button\">Other<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Admissions\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>Question 1:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>What are your admission requirements?<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease visit our\u00a0<a href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine-international\/requirements\/\">view requirements<\/a>\u00a0web page for complete details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 2: Is the ADAT required?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) scores are not required as part of your application file. However, if you have taken the ADAT, an official score report will be considered if submitted. Not submitting ADAT scores will not have a negative impact on your application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 3: How long is the International Dentist Program?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe IDP is approximately 27 months long. It typically begins the first week in February and ends two years later in mid-May.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 4:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Can I apply to the IDP prior to completing all requirements?<\/strong><br \/>\nApplications will not be considered until all requirements are met and required documents submitted. It is therefore recommended that you fulfill all requirements prior to beginning the application process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 5:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>How many students will you be accepting?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe anticipate seating a class of 20 students who will join our existing class of approximately 69 students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 6:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>When will applications become available?<\/strong><br \/>\nWesternU\u2019s College of Dental Medicine participates in the American Dental Education Association Centralized Application for Advanced Placement for International Dentists (CAAPID). Applications are available in early March via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adea.org\/CAAPIDapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADEA CAAPID website<\/a>. Supplemental applications will be available on our website around the same time. Both applications are required to complete your application file. Application deadline is July 20. Applicants are urged to apply and complete their application files as early as possible. For more information, please visit our\u00a0<a href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine-international\/apply\/\">apply now<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 7:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Am I eligible to apply for financial aid?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are eligible to apply for federal financial aid\u00a0<strong>only<\/strong>\u00a0if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have the documentation to prove your citizenship status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 8:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Can I speak with a counselor about my application?<\/strong><br \/>\nFeel free to\u00a0<a href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine-international\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0after reviewing the site with any additional questions you might have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 9:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Are there scholarships available for the IDP?<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are no scholarships specifically dedicated to IDP students. Please see\u00a0<a href=\"\/financial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Aid<\/a>\u00a0for further information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 10:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Can I attend your program with an H-4 Visa?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, you can go to school full time without having to change to a F-1 Visa. Please keep in mind you cannot work without receiving approval through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 11: Do you accept ECE evaluations?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\">Yes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\">we accept U.S. WES and ECE course-by-course evaluations to complete the IDP application. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW200218410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\">R<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\">eceiving transcripts from an approved service can take several months to complete. Therefore, we\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\">advise applicants to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\"> complete this step first in their application process. Applying to the program without the proper completed evaluation is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW200218410 BCX8\">not recommended.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW200218410 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 12:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Can I request a refund for offer deposits?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll deposits are non-refundable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 13: How much do the applications cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">The ADEA CAAPID 2025-26 application fees are\u00a0$264\u00a0USD for the first program an applicant applies to and\u00a0$115\u00a0for each additional program. The secondary WesternU application fee is $200.00 USD. <span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW32419078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32419078 BCX8\">All application fees must be received on or before the deadline for your application to be considered.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 14: If admitted into IDP program, how much is the admissions deposit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">If admitted, candidates will have two weeks to pay the $2,000 USD deposit. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Online Application\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>Question 1: How do I check my application status online?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can check your application status by visiting the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\/status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application status page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 2: What if I want to change information on my application after I have completed it?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou may not change answers or documents submitted with your application, but you may upload additional, supplemental materials. To do so, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\/status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application status page<\/a>\u00a0and use the \u201cUpload Materials\u201d section of the page to submit your supplemental materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 3: What if I want to apply to more than one program? Do I need to create a new account?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can apply to multiple programs using a single account. Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online application<\/a>, log in, and click \u201cStart New Application\u201d at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 4: What address should I use if I need to mail any additional application materials?<\/strong><br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\nAttn: Admissions Operations\/program you are applying for (MSMS, MSNE, MSPS, etc.)<br \/>\n309 E Second Street<br \/>\nPomona, CA 91766<\/p>\n<p>For unofficial documents, please upload to the online application as indicated in the application instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 5: How do I pay my application fee?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll application fees require payments made by credit card. Only cards with Visa and Master Card logos will be accepted. No checks, money orders, or cash will be accepted for payment of application fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 6: What if I do not have a Visa or Master Card?<\/strong><br \/>\nPayment may be made with a Visa or Master Card prepaid gift card which can be purchased at many major chain stores or online. Please be aware that the gift card must contain a balance sufficient to cover the application fee in one full payment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 7: Are fee waivers accepted?<\/strong><br \/>\nPayment is required at time of application, if fee waiver is approved a reimbursement will be issued.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Other\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>Question 1:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Can you provide me with some information about the accreditation process?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe program has been granted the status of \u201capproval without reporting requirements\u201d by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Please visit our\u00a0<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"\/dentistry\/about\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accreditation page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 2: Where can I find more information about the curriculum?<\/strong><br \/>\nFor detailed information, visit our\u00a0<a href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/academic-programs\/curriculum\/\">examine the curriculum<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 3:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Does the College of Dental Medicine include a hygienist program?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, at this time, we do not have a dental hygienist program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 4:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Your College of Dental Medicine will be offering a DMD degree. What is the difference between\u00a0DDS and DMD degrees?<\/strong><br \/>\nAccording to the American Dental Association: The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degrees are equivalent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 5:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Does WesternU offer on-campus housing?<\/strong><br \/>\nWesternU does offer on-campus housing, check out The Daumier at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedaumier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.thedaumier.com<\/a> or call us at <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW176825809 BCX8\" href=\"tel:(909)858-3480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW176825809 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176825809 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">(909) 858-3480<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0There are also a number of apartment and housing options nearby. Most of our students live within 15-20 minutes of campus. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/students-housing-moving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">housing website<\/a>\u00a0once you\u2019re admitted to post available housing or to indicate you\u2019re looking for a place to live \u2013 students from all eight of our colleges utilize this site, so there are numerous opportunities available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 6:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>What are the hours for your library?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can find the\u00a0<a href=\"\/library\/library-about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">library hours<\/a>\u00a0on our website along with additional information about the library and learning resource center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 7:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Are laptops be required?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, laptops are required. We suggest that you do not purchase a new laptop until you have been accepted into our program. At that time, we will provide you with recommended specifications. If you purchase your laptop after June 1 of the year of matriculation, you may be able to include the cost in your financial aid package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 8:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Can I visit your campus?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe would love to have you on campus.\u00a0 If you are interested, please look at our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/portal\/tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scheduled tours<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 9<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>How long is your program?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe International Dentist Program can be completed in approximately 26 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question 10<\/strong>:<strong>\u00a0How much are your tuition and fees for the dental program?<\/strong><br \/>\nVisit the\u00a0<a href=\"\/financial\/student-budgets\/dmd-idp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DMD Budget<\/a>\u00a0page for tuition information as well as scholarship and loan recommendations.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"parent":1802,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1845","program","type-program","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/1845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/program"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/1845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3226,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/1845\/revisions\/3226"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/1802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}