Current Events
Important Note: Some external links may be inaccessible. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact Accessible Education Services at 503-491-6923 or aes@mhcc.edu.
Information Sessions
We highly encourage students to attend an information session to learn more about the program and profession. Information sessions are open to the public and prior registration is not required. Information sessions are typically held in early fall and early spring, please check on the main Dental Hygiene webpage to find more details.
Advising
The Academic Advising and Transfer Center (AATC) offers several academic advising services. Academic Advisers help students:
- Understand information about requirements for MHCC programs and degrees.
- Evaluating (unofficial) course work from MHCC and other Colleges and universities
- Plan course schedules to meet personal needs and program prerequisite requirements.
- Identify MHCC courses that meet degree requirements at MHCC and at four-year colleges throughout the state.
Advising.Questions@mhcc.edu | 503-491-7315
Financial Aid
Students may qualify for financial aid and are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. This application includes grants, loans, and work study Information about financial aid, including instructions for completing the FAFSA, is posted on the
MHCC Financial Aid webpage.
Scholarships are also available.
To avoid missing financial aid deadlines and opportunities, it is recommended that the FAFSA be completed on October 1 for the following academic year or at the time of program application. Financial aid inquiries may be directed to
FinAid.Mail@mhcc.edu.
Admissions, Registration, and Records
The Dental Hygiene program is a restricted entry program. If you have questions regarding admission requirements and procedures, please email the Admissions Evaluator at LRadmissions@mhcc.edu.
Questions about the program, curriculum, or profession should be directed to the Program Director, Jennifer Aubry at Jennifer.Aubry@mhcc.edu.
Accessible Education Services
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA & ADAAA) and Rehabilitation Act Information
Mt. Hood Community College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admissions or access to its programs, services and activities. If you have a disability and need accommodations, auxiliary aides, or services, please contact Accessible Education
Services at 503-491‐6923 or aes@mhcc.edu. Individuals are not required to disclose disability in the admissions process. Accessible Education Services staff
can provide assistance and guidance during the application process if you have any questions. Individuals with disabilities are required to meet the essential functions of the curriculum and program with reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
The College shall comply with all local, state and federal laws related to equal opportunity and affirmative action in its employment practices, services, programs and activities. The College is committed to providing an inclusive environment and equal
opportunity to all persons and prohibits all forms of discrimination based on age, gender, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran’s status, familial relationship,
expunged juvenile record, or other status or characteristic protected by law, or association with individuals in such protected status or characteristic.
Non-Discrimination
The College promotes non‐discrimination by maintaining a respectful working and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is against district policy for any manager, supervisor, faculty, staff or student to engage in
discrimination of any member of the College community based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability or sexual orientation. The College shall comply with all local, state and federal laws with regard
to nondiscrimination.
Veteran Services
If you are a veteran, member of the Reserves or National Guard and plan to take classes, you may be eligible for educational benefits through the Department of Veterans' Affairs or Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs. Benefits may also be available to
eligible spouses and/or children of veterans.
The Office of Veteran's Services, located on the main Gresham campus in AC1152, provides a one-stop, centrally located area for students applying for or have questions regarding their veteran benefits.
Additional Resources:
The Commission on Dental Accreditation Complaints Review
The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education
programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for treatment received by patients or individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students.
A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678 or by calling
1-800-621-8099 extension 4653.