New students are admitted to the program twice a year, before the fall session and before the summer session. It is recommended that students apply at the end of Grade 6. But applications from students preparing to enter Grades 8 to 10 will be considered depending on space availability in these grades. We do not usually accept new students in Grades 11 or 12.
Student acceptance is based on application, recommendation from principal or guidance counselor, report card, and personal interview. Students should download the application and take it to school to get it completed.
Completed applications should be mailed to
STEP Program
College of Dental Medicine
ColumbiaUniversity
630 W 168th St/P & S Box 20
New York NY 10032 Phone: (212) 305-3573 Fax: (212) 305-3142