The University of Louisville School of Dentistry offers early admission opportunities to exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate a commitment to pursue a lifelong career in dentistry.

Requirements to apply:

• 3.75 GPA (unweighted)
• 30 ACT or 1360 SAT
• Two letters of recommendation
• Minimum of 12 hours of general dental observation
• Meet and maintain minimum technical standards
• Essay addressing how you arrived at this career goal (1,000 words or less)

Application process:

• Applicants must have been admitted to the University of Louisville
• Submit the ULEAD application online by December 15 of their senior year
• Select students will participate in an interview process

 Minimum Requirements for ULEAD program while attending UofL:

• Maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA, as well as a 3.5 GPA in biology, chemistry and physics courses while successfully completing the pre-requisite courses for admission to ULSD. 
• In addition to the required pre-requisite courses for the DMD application, students must also complete Preview to Dentistry (BIOL 396)
• Score at or above the national average on each section of the DAT (a minimum score of 17 is required even if the national average dips below 17)
• Attend required ULEAD meetings and events (approximately one per semester)
• Maintain membership in UofL’s Predental Society
• Participate in a minimum of four dental related/ULEAD activities
• Other requirements are outlined in the ULEAD Policies guide (provided to students at interview)

To apply to the ULEAD program, visit the University of Louisville Office of Admissions site at http://louisville.edu/admissions/apply/gep/ulead