Dental School
UChicago provides exceptional preparation for dental school. 95% of UChicago dental school applicants were accepted during the 2026 application cycle.
Candidates receive support every step of the way during the application process. The College also provides extensive resources to help students build the skills and experience they need to create a compelling application.
Required Coursework
This guide helps you learn which UChicago courses satisfy common dental school prerequisite courses.
Richmond Scholars Program
Sponsored by the George E. Richmond Foundation, Richmond Scholars provides financial support to students pursuing substantive summer experiences related to oral health with an understanding that oral health as inseparable from whole-person health. Scholars receive a $5,000 stipend to pursue a summer research experience or internship on topics such as dental medicine, oral health equity, and the gut microbiome. Following their summer experience, Scholars present their work at symposium on campus during their first two weeks of the fall quarter.
Internships
Conferences
Funding is also provided to Fellows who wish to attend oral health-related conferences, such as the Santa Fe Group meeting, after their summer internship.
Application Requirements
Be sure to account for all requirements for dental school well before you apply. Learn more about dental school application requirements.