TOEFL Requirements
TOEFL
Requirements
- Official, valid TOEFL scores must be reflected in the CAAPID portal by our June 15, 2025 admissions deadline.
- IDP Interview dates have no bearing on TOEFL score timeframes. We adhere to program start date to determine TOEFL score timeframes.
- Our program does not accept the International English Testing System [IELTS] exam to meet our English Language Proficiency requirement.
- If an applicant indicates their native language as other than English on their CAAPID application, they are required to take the TOEFL exam.
- Our admissions committee accepts the home based TOEFL exam.
- Please pay close attention to our TOEFL requirements.
- Other dental schools have different TOEFL policies.
- Please be sure to consult with each specific school you apply to for their individual TOEFL policy.
TOEFL
Scores
- Applicants whose native language is not English (as indicated in their CAAPID application) are required to take the TOEFL.
- The minimum TOEFL score for admission consideration is 79 internet-based.
- TOEFL scores must be obtained within two years of the start of the program (May 1, 2024 and after for 2026 admission).
- TOEFL scores of 90 or better are considered competitive by the admissions committee.
- Applicants with TOEFL score reports dated from January 1 – April 30, 2024 will be considered for review by the Admissions Committee.
- If selected to bench test and interview, candidates with January 1 – April 30, 2024 scores will be asked to submit an updated TOEFL prior to our interview day to meet our admissions requirements and submission timeframe (two years from the start of the program).
TOEFL
Submissions
- You must make arrangements to submit official TOEFL scores directly to CAAPID.
- Self-reported TOEFL scores submitted via e-mail will not be accepted for admission consideration.
- IDP interview dates have no bearing on TOEFL score timeframes. We adhere to program start date to determine TOEFL score timeframes.
- Our committee must see your official TOEFL scores in the CAAPID portal by our June 15, 2025 admissions deadline.
TOEFL
Timeframes
- TOEFL scores must be obtained within two years of the start of the program (May 1, 2024 and after for 2026 admission consideration)
- Applicants with TOEFL score reports dated from January 1 – April 30, 2024 will be considered for review.
- If selected to bench test and interview, candidates with January 1 – April 30, 2023 scores will be asked to submit an updated TOEFL prior to our interview day to meet our admissions requirements and submission timeframe (two years from the start of the program).
- TOEFL score reports dated before January 1, 2024 will NOT be considered for review. Your CAAPID application will be considered incomplete. In order for your CAAPID application to be considered for review by the committee, TOEFL scores must be January 1, 2024 or later. No exceptions will be made.
Our program does not accept the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam to meet our english language proficiency requirement.
TOEFL
Special Home
Edition
TOEFL Home Based IBT
- For those students taking the Home Based iBT, only official home scores will be accepted.
- Please make arrangements to have official home-based TOEFL scores sent directly to CAAPID.
Do not submit TOEFL scores to the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
- All TOEFL scores should be submitted directly to CAAPID.
TOEFL
Frequently
Asked
Questions
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