The Eastern Washington Dental Academy is a one-day hands-on program designed for high school students interested in exploring dental careers.

Program details
Students will participate in various activities, including a mentor panel, college prep materials, and team-building exercises, all focused on dentistry. The sessions will take place in-person at the UW RIDE Spokane campus, in collaboration with Eastern WA University. This program is only open to high schoolers located in Central/Eastern Washington.
Program Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: UW RIDE Spokane campus
Application: Eastern Washington Dental Academy Application
Application Due: Sunday, May 31st at 11:59 PM
Notification: Students will be notified about the status of their application in mid-June
If you have any questions or concerns about the application, please contact the Office of Educational Partnerships at uwoep@uw.edu. Thank you!
Students who participated in UW Dental Academy previously will not be eligible.