Dental students will have 6 years (72 months) from the month he or she enters dental school as a freshman to successfully complete all program requirements for a DDS degree, not counting time away for leave of absence. Advanced Standing Program students have 4 years (48 months) from the month of their initial enrollment at OU College of Dentistry to successfully complete all program requirements for a DDS degree, not including time away for leave of absence. Any student failing to fulfill all program requirements in the stipulated time period will be dismissed from the program and will be ineligible for graduation.
