New students are accepted for the Fall semester start only.
Fall 2025 applications are CLOSED.
Fall 2026 applications will open November 3rd.
Thank you for your interest in the Dental Assisting Program.
Enrollment is open to all interested individuals who have completed the appropriate requirements.
If you are interested in applying for the Fall 2026 cohort but do not meet the prerequisites, please contact the department chair at tren@ccsf.edu for assistance.
You must first apply to 红莲社区 of San Francisco to be eligible to apply to the Dental Assisting Program.
Applicants must have a High School Diploma, GED, post-secondary degree, or equivalent.
Applicants are required to complete the following courses with a C or higher prior to applying to the Dental Assisting Program:
BLS for Healthcare Provider Certificate: Each applicant is required to complete and provide proof of the BLS for Healthcare Provider Certificate prior to the first day of instruction. The BLS for Healthcare Provider Certificate must have an in-person skills check, cannot be online only. Must be American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certified.
* Students who have a Bachelor's degree (BS or BA), are waived from the English, Science, and typing requirements. Please provide proof of degree with your application.
Bachelor's degrees earned in English speaking countries/universities other than the US will be considered based on transcripts. Please submit an English copy of your transcripts for review.
Students who do not have college experience or have not attended school for more than 2 years or students who have a C average:
LERN 50 is highly recommended to strengthen study strategies, test taking skills and note taking skills.
Students may apply while you are concurrently enrolled in the prerequisite courses. Please indicate this in the application. Students may be conditionally accepted to the program, pending verification of your final grade. All courses must be completed PRIOR to the Fall semester.
Note: Application for Fall 2026 cohort will be accepted starting November 3rd, 2025.
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When completing the application, please provide an email address you check frequently. We will be sending acceptance letters to the email you provide on the application.
Return completed application:
The Dental Assisting Program starts every Fall semester.
Applications are accepted on a first come, first-serve basis.
If you have submitted your online application above and would like to submit your required documents later, please when you are able to. You may do so via your application link at anytime or email it to skwan@ccsf.edu.
An acceptance letter will be sent out via email late March/early April. The acceptance letter will be sent to the email you provided on the Dental Assisting application.
You are welcome to attend an optional orientation towards the end of the Spring semester.
Register for Dental Assisting courses for Fall semester. Check your acceptance letter for courses to take.
Each applicant is required to complete and provide proof the following prior to the Fall Semester:
Each applicant is required to complete and provide proof of the BLS for Healthcare Provider Certificate prior to the first day of instruction. The BLS for Healthcare Provider Certificate must have an in-person skills check, cannot be online only. Must be American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certified.
If you have submitted your online application above and would like to submit your required documents later, please when you are able to via your application link in your email or by sending it to skwan@ccsf.edu