University Of The Pacific-San Francisco - [UOP San Fransisco], California, San Francisco - Admission

University of the Pacific San Francisco Application Deadlines

Every Dugoni programme routes through a different centralised platform, and each has its own cycle. Dates below are from the official Dugoni IDS admissions page and the DDS, Orthodontics and Endodontics programme pages on pacific.edu. Pacific San Francisco’s primary intake for Indian students is Summer 2027 (July matriculation), where most Dugoni programmes start together.

The 2027-intake cycles for IDS, Ortho and Endo closed in June-August 2026, so Indian dentists targeting Dugoni residencies must now plan for the July 2028 intake. Based on 2026 timing, CAAPID opened roughly three months before the June deadline, but Dugoni has not published dates for the next cycle yet.

University of the Pacific San Francisco Eligibility for Indian Students

Eligibility at Pacific San Francisco is programme-specific because the campus is a graduate health-sciences hub. Indian applicants meet two floors: an academic-record floor and an English-proficiency floor. Only academic and language requirements sit here; the paperwork list is in the Documents Required section.

DDS academic floor. The Dugoni DDS demands 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited US or English-Canadian institution, so most Indian BDS holders cannot apply directly to DDS and route through IDS instead. Admitted DDS students carry an average overall GPA of 3.75 (around 82 percent in Indian terms) and a Dental Admissions Test academic average of 455. Required prerequisite units cover biology (4 semesters with lab), inorganic chemistry (2 semesters with lab), organic chemistry (2 semesters with lab), physics (2 semesters with lab) and English or speech (2 semesters).

IDS academic floor. Applicants need a dental degree (BDS accepted) plus a WES or ECE credential evaluation confirming a US-equivalent GPA of 2.0 or higher. NBDE Parts 1 and 2 or the INBDE must show a pass or score of 75 or above. Scores below 74 are rejected.

Residency academic floor. Graduate Orthodontics and Graduate Endodontology require a completed doctoral dental degree (BDS, DDS or DMD) from an accredited dental school. Orthodontics additionally requires GRE or ADAT scores.

• UG general entry: Class XII with 3.0 GPA (roughly 75 percent) plus biology, chemistry and mathematics for BSc Dental Hygiene.
• PG IDS entry: BDS from a recognised Indian dental council institution, WES-evaluated GPA of 2.0 or higher, INBDE or NBDE Parts 1 and 2 pass.
• PG residency entry: BDS or MDS with strong academic record, dental experience, GRE (for Ortho), letters of evaluation.

University of the Pacific San Francisco TOEFL Waiver for Indian Dentists

Dugoni’s IDS programme requires TOEFL from all applicants without exception, and the admitted class averages a TOEFL iBT of 103. For Graduate Orthodontics and Graduate Endodontology, TOEFL 95 iBT is required only for applicants who are non-native English speakers "from non-English-speaking institutions". Indian BDS graduates whose entire dental curriculum was delivered in English at a Dental Council of India-approved school may qualify for a TOEFL waiver for these two residencies. Confirm eligibility directly with the residency office before submitting via ADEA PASS. Duolingo and PTE are not listed as accepted alternatives on the Dugoni pages.

University of the Pacific San Francisco Postgraduate Programmes

Postgraduate options at the San Francisco campus concentrate around the Dugoni School of Dentistry plus a Doctor of Audiology and a Master of Music Therapy. Base tuition for the DDS, IDS, Graduate Orthodontics and Graduate Endodontology programmes is $135,700 (₹129.50 Lakhs) per year for 2026-2027, and the Global Scholar advanced general dentistry option is $139,600 (₹133.20 Lakhs) per year, per the official DDS tuition page. Detailed cost-of-attendance and financial-aid breakdowns sit on the Fees page. For the complete Pacific San Francisco programme catalogue, see the linked page.

Applicants routing through IDS should note that the programme takes only 57 seats total each cycle, with 27 at San Francisco and 30 at the Pacific Health Care Collaborative site in Sacramento. That scarcity, plus a TOEFL average of 103, drives an admission bar well above the stated 4.5 minimum. The Graduate Orthodontics and Graduate Endodontology residencies both graduate students with a Master of Science in Dentistry plus a specialty certificate.

Note: Programme-specific entry requirements, fees, and intake availability may differ from the institution-wide minimums shown above. Always confirm on the official University of the Pacific Dugoni programmes page for your chosen programme before applying.

University of the Pacific San Francisco Undergraduate Dental Hygiene

The San Francisco campus offers one accelerated undergraduate track, the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH). Every other Dugoni pathway is postgraduate. The BSDH runs year-round across three calendar years and awards a bachelor’s degree that qualifies graduates to sit dental hygiene licensing exams in the United States.

Indian applicants transferring credit or holding a dental degree (BDS) should note that foreign dental graduates remain ineligible for advanced placement in the BSDH professional portion and must attend all required courses before US licensing exams. The first-year application deadline is 15 January 2027, with decisions released by 31 March 2027. Transfer applications open 1 May 2027 with a 15 August 2027 deadline.

University of the Pacific San Francisco Application Process

Every programme uses a different central portal, so the very first step is picking the right one. Indian applicants routinely trip on this because Dugoni’s four programmes each route through a distinct service. Here is the sequence for a typical Indian dentist targeting the IDS or a residency.

1. Choose your platform and register. DDS goes through ADEA AADSAS. IDS uses ADEA CAAPID. Graduate Orthodontics and Graduate Endodontology use ADEA PASS. Audiology uses CSDCAS. Dental Hygiene applies direct to Pacific. The 2026-2027 AADSAS cycle opened 10 May 2026.
2. Order a credential evaluation. Send your BDS transcripts to WES or ECE for course-by-course evaluation. Allow 6 to 8 weeks.
3. Take required tests. Book TOEFL iBT well in advance (IDS bar is 4.5 institutional and 95 to 103 competitive; residencies bar is 95). DDS applicants must sit the DAT. Orthodontics requires GRE or ADAT.
4. Prepare narrative documents. Personal statement, CV or dental resume, and three letters of evaluation (two from dental professionals for IDS).
5. Complete the Casper assessment. Required for DDS and IDS by the published deadline.
6. Submit the application and pay the supplemental fee of $75 (₹7,157) directly to Dugoni via the Dugoni portal, or the $100 (₹9,543) IDS supplemental. This sits on top of the platform’s own processing fee.
7. Complete interviews. Shortlisted DDS and IDS applicants attend an interview at the San Francisco campus or a virtual equivalent.
8. Accept the offer and pay the enrolment deposit. A non-refundable $1,000 (₹95,430) deposit secures the seat.

Insider note: Dugoni’s IDS is one of the smallest US programmes at 57 seats, and CAAPID applications submitted in the first four weeks of the cycle historically get earliest interview slots. Apply the day CAAPID opens next spring rather than closer to the June deadline.

University of the Pacific San Francisco Admission Decisions Timeline

Decisions at Pacific San Francisco arrive on rolling schedules that vary by programme. Knowing when your decision lands helps you sequence visa steps and financial planning.

• DDS decisions: Rolling from October through spring; final decisions by late spring for the July intake.
• IDS decisions: Shortlist and interview invitations from August; offers released September through November for the following July matriculation.
• Ortho and Endo residencies: Interviews November to January; matches announced by March.
• Dental Hygiene first-year: Decisions by 31 March 2027 for the January-deadline cycle.
• Audiology AuD: Expedited applicants receive priority scholarship review; standard decisions from March.

Admitted students typically get a decision window of two to three weeks to confirm and pay the $1,000 (₹95,430) non-refundable deposit. Dugoni does not publish a formal deferral policy, so requests are handled case-by-case with the admissions office.

Planning note: Because IDS decisions arrive well ahead of the July start, most admitted Indian dentists have six to nine months to complete WES documentation, book their F-1 visa slot and arrange finances - use that runway.

University of the Pacific San Francisco Documents Required

The document set is uniform across Dugoni programmes with small additions for IDS. Prepare originals plus certified copies and keep scanned PDFs ready, since Pacific’s international office rejects "photos and faxes" of financial verification.

• Passport valid at least six months beyond planned entry, with at least two blank pages.
• Certified academic transcripts covering Class X, Class XII and BDS coursework, sent through WES or ECE for course-by-course evaluation.
• Degree certificates for BDS, provisional certificate acceptable if final not issued.
• Dental Council of India registration certificate or state-council equivalent.
• Curriculum vitae or dental resume covering clinical hours, research and publications.
• Personal statement or statement of purpose per the platform’s format.
• Three letters of evaluation - two from dental professors or practising dentists (IDS), or three from science professors (DDS).
• TOEFL score report sent directly by ETS to Dugoni.
• NBDE Parts 1 and 2 or INBDE score report for IDS applicants.
• DAT scores for DDS, taken no later than November of the application cycle.
• Casper assessment completion for DDS and IDS.
• Financial verification - bank letters on official letterhead dated within six months, plus scholarship or loan approval letters for I-20 issuance.
• Certification of Finances form in the Dugoni-specified version for IDS/DDS or Endo/Ortho.
• Passport-style photographs per US visa specifications.

University of the Pacific San Francisco Acceptance Rate for Indian Students

Pacific San Francisco does not publish an official institution-wide acceptance rate. Available third-party data and the university’s own admitted-class metrics indicate selectivity in the 8 to 14 percent band across Dugoni’s core programmes, based on competitive dental-school patterns. This estimate reflects a 57-seat IDS cohort against roughly 400 to 600 international applicants per cycle at established US dental schools, and residency programmes that typically match 6 to 10 residents per year at Pacific.

The IDS admitted class averages a TOEFL of 103, well above the 4.5 institutional floor, and DDS admits average a GPA of 3.75 with DAT 455. This tells you the real bar sits substantially above the stated minimums. Pacific’s overall ranking sits in the USA ranking band shown on the ranking page, though Dugoni’s clinical reputation drives dental-programme demand more than institutional rank.

Indian applicants who cleared IDS in recent cycles typically brought TOEFL 100 or higher, NBDE Part 1 scores in the 85+ range, at least two years of post-BDS clinical work and one to two publications or presentations. Applying in the first two weeks of the CAAPID cycle correlates with earlier interview invitations.

USA Student Visa for University of the Pacific San Francisco Applicants

Admitted Indian students apply for an F-1 student visa once Pacific issues the Form I-20. Dugoni’s International Students and Scholars office coordinates I-20 issuance after you submit a passport copy, the Certification of Finances form (Dugoni uses different versions for IDS/DDS and Endo/Ortho), and financial documentation. Acceptable financial proof includes bank letters on official letterhead dated within six months, scholarship or grant award letters and loan approval letters from non-government lenders.

After receiving the I-20, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee of $350 (₹33,401), book a US embassy or consulate appointment through the US Travel Docs India portal, pay the DS-160 visa fee of $185 (₹17,655) and attend the interview with your I-20, financial documents, admission letter and academic records. The J-1 route (used mostly by short-term residency trainees) requires demonstrated English proficiency verified by objective measurement, per Dugoni’s international office. After arrival, register with the campus international office within the SEVIS window and maintain full-time enrolment throughout the programme.

2026 update: California consular posts (Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata) list student-visa slots first through the F-1 priority appointment queue. Book the interview slot within a week of receiving the I-20 to secure a slot before the July matriculation crunch.

Tips and Checklist for University of the Pacific San Francisco

The following tips and steps are drawn from admitted Indian-applicant patterns at Dugoni. Steps map to the primary Summer 2027 (July) intake window.

• Register early on the correct platform. IDS uses CAAPID, Ortho and Endo use PASS, DDS uses AADSAS and AuD uses CSDCAS - a wrong-platform submission is the single most common Indian applicant error.
• Order WES or ECE evaluation 8 weeks before deadline. Backlogs in April-May are common at Indian dental council notarisation offices.
• Book TOEFL twice. Take a diagnostic three months before the deadline and a real attempt two months out to leave time for a re-take.
• Complete Casper before the last month. Slots at Indian test centres fill up in April and May.
• Front-load your CAAPID submission. Applications received in the first four weeks of the cycle typically clear the initial review faster and reach interview shortlisting first.
• Request three letters of evaluation by January. IDS wants two from dental professionals; give recommenders four months of runway.
• Update the CV to US format. Reverse chronological, one page for a fresh BDS, two pages if you have MDS or research output.
• Line up financial documentation in April. Bank letters date-out fast; request them freshly within 60 days of the I-20 request.
• Book the F-1 visa interview within a week of I-20. Mumbai and Delhi F-1 queues extend through May and June.

Pacific San Francisco’s application window narrows fast once you commit to a Dugoni pathway; the DDS route via AADSAS closes 2 February 2027 for July 2027 entry, while IDS, Ortho and Endo aspirants must plan for the next cycles opening in early 2027. Confirm every fee and deadline on the official Dugoni admissions pages before submitting.