Metropolitan State University Online New Student Orientation for Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Program
This online session is designed for licensed dental hygienists and students pursuing dental hygiene licensure through partner institutions aiming to earn a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene. The program offers academic excellence, advanced education, and a commitment to community involvement. Students can expect a culture focused on self-advocacy and self-actualization, with courses mainly online. The Department of Dental Hygiene has a mission to prepare hygienists for contemporary practice and enhance oral health in underserved populations.
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METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY Online New Student Orientation Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Program Information Updated 11-2021
Who is this session designed for? Licensed dental hygienist and students pursing dental hygiene licensure through one of our partner institutions who wish earn a Bachelor s degree in Dental Hygiene. Learning Objectives Program Overview Degree Requirements Registration Resources Next Steps
Structure of the University Metropolitan State College of Community Studies & Public Affairs College of Nursing & Health Sciences College of Individualized Studies School of Urban Education College of Liberal Arts College of Management College of Sciences Dental Hygiene Department
What can I expect at Metro? Metropolitan State Culture Dental Hygiene classes are almost all online, asynchronous courses Courses outside of Dental Hygiene are offered in various formats: on-campus, online, hybrid Many students are transfer, adult and working students No residence halls or sports teams Academic advising available by Zoom, phone, and in-person. Appointments are welcome and encouraged! Student self-actualization and self-advocacy are important Parking Student fees include parking privileges for all campus locations. If enrolled, your student ID card allows you parking entry/exit access. Obtain your ID card on Library, 2nd floor.
Department of Dental Hygiene Mission Statement Our mission is two fold: 1. To prepare licensed dental hygienists for contemporary and advanced dental hygiene practice 2. To enhance the oral health of underserved and diverse populations.
We fulfill our mission by: Providing programs built on academic excellence. Recognizing that advanced education is essential to the delivery of quality, safe, accessible, cost-effective oral health care. Committing to collaborative community involvement. Emphasizing ethics and social responsibility.
Professional Dental Hygiene education prepares students for: The role of professional dental hygienist Administrator/Manager Change Agent Clinician Client Advocate Educator/Oral Health Promoter Researcher
Departmental Goal To confer Bachelor of Science degrees to students committed to becoming community-minded oral health care providers with the intention of enhancing the oral health of underserved and diverse populations.
BSDH Program Acceptance Requirements Admission to Metropolitan State University Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 The GPA used for acceptance assessment is the cumulative GPA calculated from courses listed on all transcripts. Transcript reflecting conferred Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene Students within 12 credits of graduating with their AS/AAS in Dental Hygiene may be conditionally admitted to the program. Students participating in the a Dual Admission and Enrollment program with one of our partner institutions may be accepted without a current license and completion of their AS/AAS.
Dental Hygiene Degree Components General Education (GE) 10 goal areas 40 credits 7 Dental Hygiene courses 3 supporting courses: oStatistics oMedical Ethics oWriting in Your Major Liberal Studies (LS) 8 credits of 300-500 level GE courses GELS General Education & Liberal Studies Major Racial Issues Graduation Requirement Minor Electives Optional May be needed to fulfill graduation requirements Requirements determined by department
Dental Hygiene Major Courses (DENH) Courses do not have to be taken in numeric order. With the exception of DENH 430, DENH courses can be taken in any order. DENH 430 is completed in your final term. WRIT 331 is a prerequisite to all DENH Courses DENH 300 Designing and Managing Teams (3 cr.; summer) DENH 310 Current & Relevant Topics for the Dental Hygienists (3 cr.; summer) DENH 320 Management of Oral Health Care Delivery (3 cr.; spring) DENH 330 Dental Hygiene Care for Culturally Diverse and Special Needs Populations (3 cr.; fall) DENH 410 Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Practice (3 cr.; fall; prereq: STAT 201) DENH 430 Dental Hygiene Capstone (4 cr.; spring) One from: DENH 340 Educational Concepts in Dental Hygiene (3 cr.; spring) or DENH 420 Restorative Functions (4 cr.) Students may take both DENH 340 and 420. DENH 420 is required for admission into the MSADT program and for Restorative Functions certification.
Importance of Writing Dental Hygiene major is writing-intensive Importance of APA format You will be responsible for knowing how to cite in APA format Component of your grade for all Dental Hygiene assignments/courses Writing resources APA Scavenger hunt Library online resources Writing Center at the Center for Academic Excellence Academic Writer Tutorial: https://extras.apa.org/apastyle/basics-7e/ Sample essays: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper- format/sample-papers
Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Credit Requirements 120 credits minimum Transfer credits + Metro State credits GELS 48 credits of GELS 40 credits of General Education (GE) 10 goal areas 8 credits of Liberal Studies (300-500 level GE) 40 credits of Upper Division Courses numbered 300-500 Racial Issues Graduation Requirement Major 30 credits in residency Credits completed at Metro State Electives* 2.0 GPA to graduate *Upon completion of course requirements, elective courses MAY be needed to reach credit requirements for graduation.
Getting Started at Metro State Schedule a degree planning meeting with your academic advisor Appointments are available by Zoom, phone or in person Contact information for your Academic Advisor is on your Degree Audit Report (DAR) and on your BSDH Program admission letter During your meeting, you will: Review your Degree Audit Report (DAR) Access your interactive degree audit in your eServices student portal Discuss any required assessments Incomplete assessments will prevent you from registering for classes. Plan for completion of remaining requirements This is a tentative plan and can be updated as needed. Be prepared to register for classes
Staying on Track to Degree Completion Track your progress on your degree audit. Consult with your academic advisor if you have registration or program questions. Send updated transcripts if you continue to take courses at other institutions. Transcript Updates from other MN State institutions are easy to request online. High demand classes fill quickly. Register as soon as possible for best selection. See the Notes section of the course description for prerequisites, course meeting dates, and other important information. Access the Gateway Student Services web page for important information about the academic calendar, deadlines, registration changes, and tuition payments: https://www.metrostate.edu/student/student-services-support/student- services/gateway
Logging into Accounts Activate your StarID account at https://starid.mnscu.edu Your StarID username and password will be required to access: Portal for university e-mail and useful tools E-mail (via the portal) Desire2Learn (D2L) for coursework E-Services for registration, financial aid and tuition Campuscomputers and Wi-Fi. For technical assistance, visit the Information Technology Services website at www.metrostat.edu/ITS or contact it.desk@metrostate.edu or 651-793-1240.
University Email Account Your Metro State email account is the official means of communication. The email address format is usually: Firstname.lastname@my.metrostate.edu Communication from Metro State will always be sent to your Metro State email (even if the original message is sent from another account). Please contact faculty and staff using your Metro State account. Activate your account right away and check your email frequently. Email sometimes MAY be the best form of communication during peak advising times (semester start/end, registration, etc.) Questions about your email account or other IT issues? Call Information Technology Services (ITS) at 651-793-1240
Registration Register for courses and make schedule revisions in eServices Spring registration occurs late October-November; Summer AND Fall registration occurs late March-April. Students are assigned a registration window determined by earned credits. Students with more credits are assigned earlier registration windows. Remember to transfer credits as you complete them. Clear up any registration holds before registration opens. Register early and on time when your assigned registration window opens since general education courses may fill early. Click on a course title to review helpful course details prior to registering. What do I do if my class is full? Add your name to the eServices waitlist if it s available. If it s not available in eServices, check with the department to see if they are keeping a waitlist. A good time to look for open seats is after the tuition payment deadline when students are dropped for non-payment. Continue to monitor eServices for open seats until the semester begins.
Registration Issues: Holds/Restrictions Student holds that may prevent registration Placement Assessment test(s) Unpaid balance Financial aid Bad address on file Immunization hold Probation or Suspension Course restrictions that may prevent registration Course is upper division and student has <30 earned credits Course is major-restricted SOME course sections are restricted for cohort students (freshmen, Nursing majors, etc.) Admission to cohort is required to register for these courses Note: Maximum credit enrollment is 16 credits
Schedule Changes: Drop vs. Withdraw Drop Withdraw Completed by 1st week of semester Completed after 1st week through withdraw deadline (see course schedule for drop deadlines for each course) See course schedule for withdraw deadlines for each course Course disappears from transcript No tuition responsibility Responsible for full tuition W grade appears on transcript
Tuition Payment Payment deadline is set before the start of every semester Students are dropped from courses for non- payment by deadline Contact Gateway Student Services for assistance Services are available in-person, by phone, and online o 651-793-1300 o Live Chat and AskUs at https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/gateway Tuition payment options Financial aid options Financial aid disbursement and BankMobile
Gateway Student Services GLBT Services Career Services Center for Accessibility Resources Student Life STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Student Parent Center & Food Pantry Financial Aid & Scholarships Center for Academic Excellence Counseling Services Multicultural Student Services Women s Services Veterans Affairs
Tools & Resources Metropolitan State website: www.metrostate.edu Click Current Students to access: Academic success registration, tutoring, advising and more Services and Support student support service resources Finances tuition, payment, financial aid and scholarships Student Life how to get involved on campus Links to: D2L, student email, eServices, Zoom, Library Bookstore, Academic Calendar, Gateway, Orientation and Registration information Transferology: www.transferology.com DARS and transcript: via eServices Degree plan worksheet: obtain from advisor during degree plan meeting Academic advisor: in your CNHS welcome letter and on your DARS
University & CNHS Policies Procedures University policies CNHS policies https://www.metrostate.edu/abo ut/policies https://www.metrostate.edu/aca demics/nursing-and-health- sciences/policies Policies and procedures that apply to students: University-wide Academic Affairs Student Affairs Policies that apply to BSDH Applicant and Admitted students
Academic Standing Policy Policy available on Metropolitan State website Requirements to remain in good standing 2.00 cumulative Metro State GPA ( local line on transcript) 67% cumulative completion rate (includes ALL Metro State credits and transferred credits) I , W , F , Z negatively impact completion rate Failure to complete the standards above: 1st semester: Warning 2nd semester: Suspension Note: Your advisor is an excellent resource if you experience academic issues or difficulty
University-level Appeals The University appeal processes exist for students to request reconsideration of an official decision given special circumstances. Transfer Credit Appeal: to reconsider equivalences, including GELS Financial Aid Appeal: to consider reinstatement of revoked financial aid due to academic performance Retroactive Drop/Withdrawal Appeal: to appeal missed registration deadlines due to extenuating circumstances Academic Appeal: to appeal decision related to grades, and program and graduation requirements Registration Appeal Forms: www.metrostate.edu/academics/registration/appeals CNHS Student Petition Used to request an exception to any CNHS requirement, process or procedure Provide clear and detailed statement of requested action and attach supporting documentation Petition forms available from CNHS advisors
Next Steps Checklist Complete Assessment tests, if needed Login and confirm student portal and email access Contact advisor to set up required Degree Plan Meeting (see your CNHS admission letter) Register for classes (refer to DARS) Obtain student ID card Purchase books Finalize financial aid and tuition payment Review admitted student policies - link found in CNHS website Request records update for outstanding credits, if needed
Dental Hygiene Department Contact Information Location: St. Johns Hall Room 100 St. Paul campus Phone: 651-793-1375 Department Program Chair Prof. Andrea Jordan, MS, RDH, ADT Academic Advisor Sheila Anderson, MA Andrea.Jordan@metrostate.edu Sheila.Anderson@metrostate.edu 651-793-1373
