SDM Development Timeline

January 2023

Accreditation Submission

CODA Accreditation Application Submission

February 2023

Hiring Begins

Senior Administrators Hired

September 2023

Construction Begins

Yakima Campus Dental School Construction Begins

2023 – 2024

Accreditation Review

CODA Accreditation Review

2024

Further Construction

Community Clinics Begin Construction

May 2024

Admission Opens

Admissions Portal Opens

Early 2025

Construction Complete

Yakima Campus Facilities Completed and Initial Faculty and Staff Begin

August 2025

First Class Starts

SDM Class of 2029 Matriculate

Late 2025

Clinics Completed

Community Clinics Completed

August 2026

New Students Begin Clinics

Year Two Students arrive at Community Clinics

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As we develop our new school, we welcome all queries. Maybe you are a prospective student, someone who wishes to join our faculty, or a member of the dental community who wants to learn how to get involved. Please feel free to email us at SDM@pnwu.edu and we will get back in touch with you shortly.