Admissions Policy and Criteria

Admission Criteria

American Denturist College (ADC) admissions criteria align with and support its mission to provide an outstanding education through distance learning and prepare students to be successful in the workplace. ADC is an inclusive, transparent, and accessible learning environment. All applicants must meet basic admissions requirements, including the completion of secondary education or its equivalent, such as the GED in the United States. Additionally, applicants must provide photo identification to verify their identity, such as a passport, driver’s license, or valid state identification.

An essential part of the admission process includes signing an enrollment agreement, which outlines the obligations of the College and the rights and responsibilities of students. This agreement sets expectations for academic performance and conduct, confirming students’ commitment to institutional policies and financial obligations. Finally, all applicants must confirm their understanding and acceptance of the institutional rules, including the academic and conduct policies outlined in this Academic Catalog.

If applicants face exceptional circumstances, such as physical disabilities or complex work environments, the College can adapt its admission process—on an individual basis—ensuring all prospective students have equal opportunity to access the academic programs offered.

Admission Requirements

When students apply to either the Denturist Diploma or Technical Bachelor Program, they must submit the following documentation to demonstrate they meet the established admissions criteria and can be successful in completing the programs offered:

• Application for Admission
• Application Fee ($50)
• A copy of a government-issued photo identification card (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or state-issued identification)
• Evidence of high school completion (e.g., high school official transcripts, a high school diploma, self-certification, or international equivalent). The High School Graduation/GED Certification Form is available upon request. ADC reserves the right to request further documentation if it deems necessary.
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency if applicable.
• Completion of the admissions exam (and $50 Admission Exam fee for every time taken)

NOTE: Providing false or altered documentation can result in a denial of admission or dismissal from the College.

Admission Procedures and Criteria

Application Process 

1. Submit Admission Application.   Complete an online Admission Application form through https://adc.edu or download and print out a paper copy.  You can also call the American Denturist College office at 541-654-5885 or 800-544-6267 to obtain a paper application.   
2. Submit Application/Admission Exam Fee and take Admissions Exam. Submit $100.00 online or by mail ($50 application fee, $50 exam fee) at the time of application. These fees are non-refundable.   The exam fee will be applicable each time the test is taken. 
3. Submit all required Documents. 
   • Email academic documents showing highest degree of academic completion to admissions@adc.edu or mail to: 

American Denturist College  

Admissions  

145 E. 12th Alley  

Eugene OR 97401  

4. Take the Admissions Exam – The ADC will email you the link to the online exam after receiving the Application and Admission Exam fees.  

Identity Verification

All students must submit a copy of a valid government-issued photo identification during the admissions or onboarding process. American Denturist College verifies that admitted students are the same who complete the courses offered and earn academic credit. This Identity Verification policy applies to all students for admission and continuing through graduation, transfer, or withdrawal from the College.

English Language Proficiency

American Denturist College offers its programs only in English. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following prior to admission:

• Proof of graduation from an English-speaking Institution, or a transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “C” or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was English.
• A minimum passing score on an approved English qualification exam within the past two years with an official score report submitted during the admission process from one of the following:
  • 57 on the paper-delivered Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT)
• 61 on the Internet Based Test (iBT)
• 0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS)
• 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report
• 95 on the Duolingo English Test
• 53 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET)
• 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE)
• 650/LP on the Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
• A minimum score on the College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam Series as follows:
  • ESL Language Use: Score of 85
  • ESL Listening: Score of 80
  • ESL Reading: Score of 85
  • ESL Sentence Meaning: Score of 90
  • ESL Writeplacer: Score of 4
  • Comprehensive Score for all exams of 350
• A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam
• A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge

International Transcripts

Documents not written in English must be accompanied by official translations and evaluation, such as those provided by a validated institutional official or evaluation service like National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Provisional Enrollment

Applicants may be provisionally enrolled in a program pending the College’s receipt of official transcripts or documentation verifying completion of secondary education. To be provisionally enrolled, students must submit unofficial transcripts (or other relevant documentation) and ensure the College receives official transcripts by the end of the first 8-week term.

Notice of Acceptance or Denial

The Admissions Team notifies students of their acceptance or reasons for denial within 15 days following verification of the application and corresponding admissions documentation.

Admission Procedure

The Admissions Team reviews all Applications for Admission and corresponding documentation to ensure students meet the American Denturist College admissions criteria. Following the review of all documentation, the Admissions Team notifies students by email and provides them with an enrollment agreement for review and signature. Students are fully matriculated upon the completion of all admissions documentation and a signed, fully executed enrollment agreement.

Admission Exam Process

After paying the admission exam fee, the ADC will email you information on how you can take the online exam.  The exam can be taken as many times as needed to earn the minimum required score, but will require the Admissions Exam Fee each time.  The exam is nationally recognized for predicting how a student will perform on a variety of health profession licensing exams.  The ADC uses this third-party exam to determine if a student is likely to be able to complete the programs offered by the College. Passing score on the Admission Exam for the desired program:  

• Minimum Score of 16 for the Diploma and Technical Bachelor Programs.  

Transfer Credits, Prior Learning, and Credit by Exam

American Denturist College values students’ prior educational and professional experiences, recognizing the importance that prior knowledge can have on their graduation goals. This approach accelerates completion time and reduces costs for students.

ADC’s CAO will review official transcripts from Students who have graduated from an accredited school in Oregon to determine credit eligibility. Students seeking transfer credit should have their official transcripts sent directly to ADC at admissions@adc.edu for review to determine if courses will be transferred into one of the ADC programs.

Students who wish to enroll into the bachelor’s program, and have completed a Denturist Diploma program, should have their official transcripts sent directly to ADC at admissions@adc.edu to determine acceptance of their diploma program. The CAO will determine if their completed program transfers into the bachelor program.

For prior academic credit to be eligible for transfer, grades must be earned at an institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education or its international equivalent and must have earned a “C” or higher.

Transfer Credit Disclosure

Acceptance of credits earned at American Denturist College is determined by the institution to which the credits will be transferred. Students seeking to transfer credit or have their courses or degree recognized by a third party, should contact the institution or company to verify whether the credit earned will be accepted in transfer or in recognition of career advancement.

Challenge Tests

Students who feel they meet or exceed the academic requirements for specific courses in the program, either through prior coursework or on the job education, may choose to challenge some individual courses at the American Denturist College. A Challenge Test will be available for all diploma program courses except:    

• ECOM 108 English Composition 
• PDNT 301 Pre-clinical Prosthetics: Clinical & Lab 
• CDNT 300 Clinical Prosthetics: Theory 
• CDNT 301 Clinical Prosthetics: Lab  
• CDNT 311 Clinical Prosthetics: Theory 
• CDNT 312 Clinical Prosthetics: Lab  
• RDNT 320 Removable Partial Dentures: Theory 
• RDNT 321 Removable Partial Dentures: Lab 
• IDNT 330 Dentures over Implants: Theory 
• IDNT 331 Dentures over Implants: Lab 
• All clinical courses

A successful score to pass a Challenge Test is 70% or better. Challenge tests can only be attempted one time. If a passing score is attained, the student will receive the score they achieved on the test as their score in the course. Students may only take a Challenge Test for one course at a time. If the student does not pass the challenge exam with a score of 70% or higher, the student will be required to take the course as it is designed.  There are no additional fees associated with taking the Challenge Test. No more than 25% of the program (by number of quarter credit hours) may be completed via the Challenge Test.   

Procedure to Request a Challenge Test 

• Submit the Challenge Test request to Director of Admissions, no fewer than 14 calendar days prior to the beginning of the academic quarter in which you would be enrolled in the class. 
• Complete the Challenge Test no later than 48 hours prior to the beginning of the academic quarter. 
• If the score on the Challenge Test is 70% or better, students are responsible to pay 75% of the tuition cost for the associated course, which will be charged to the students’ account at the time of test completion. 
• All policies regarding tests and quizzes apply to Challenge Tests as well.