Prospective Dental Assisting Students

Simply click on the following informational tiles to begin your path towards a successful career in dental assisting!

Take the First Step!

  1. Attend an Information Session.
    Students are highly encouraged to attend an Information Session to learn more about Chaffey’s Dental Assisting program. Topics included: accreditation information, RDA pass rates, employment outlook, program costs, curriculum, weekly schedule and much more! Information Sessions and attendance will not be recorded.
  2. Become a 51ÂÜÀò Student.
    New or returning students to 51ÂÜÀò must complete the online to receive a 51ÂÜÀò Student Identification Number and/or reactive your account. New students will receive a 51ÂÜÀò Student ID number the same business day via email. Continuing students do not need to reapply to 51ÂÜÀò.
  3. Submit proof of U.S. high school completion or equivalency with your Dental Assisting program application.
    ALL students MUST verify United States high school graduation or equivalent with high school transcripts, GED, certificate of equivalency/proficiency or official international transcript evaluation report indicating equivalency.

    For students that may have completed their high school education outside of the United States: High school coursework completed outside of the United States requires a separate evaluation completed by an external agency to verify high school equivalency. The student will be responsible for the fees associated with this evaluation. (Please select “detailed evaluation on your requests).

    51ÂÜÀò recommends using the Agency.

    The following agencies are also approved by 51ÂÜÀò’s Admissions & Records Department. If you do not see the agency that you used to evaluate your international transcripts, please contact Admissions & Records.

    • : The Evaluation Company Tel: (646) 475-2750
      For discounted rate, please use this application.
  4. Meet with a 51ÂÜÀò Counselor
    Arrange an appointment with a Counselor to review your external transcripts, assist you with creating and staying on track with your Educational Plan, and/or assist with preparing for your Dental Assisting application. You may visit the 51ÂÜÀò, Academic and Career Counseling website to arrange your appointment.