Background Study

Students in the School of Dentistry are required to complete a background study before matriculating into a program. In addition, as healthcare providers, students are required to comply with Minnesota statutes regarding direct contact with patients in healthcare facilities. In compliance with such statutes, you are required to initiate a background study with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. 

For important deadlines and instructions, please read the background study letter (this was also sent with your initial provisional acceptance email).

After reviewing the background study letter, please complete this Google Form by April 1  to indicate your choice for the background study process.

Questions about the state background study requirement? Contact Lauren Anderson (Student Services Specialist, Office of Student and Resident Affairs) at and10988@umn.edu.

Questions about Certiphi? Contact Ms. Susan Wold (Assistant Director, Office of Admissions) at skramer@umn.edu.