ADEA PASS Application Instructions
The American Dental Education Association - Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS) provides centralized application services for those pursuing education in dentistry in the U.S. This service allows you to apply to multiple dental education programs in the U.S. with one application.
Before applying:
✔ You will need to create an ECE® user account, if you do not already have one.
IMPORTANT: Your email address used for your ECE® account needs to be an exact match to the email address used on your CAS account.
✔ Once you have an ECE® user account, be sure to completely log out of your ECE® account before accessing your ADEA PASS account.
✔ ADEA PASS only accepts evaluation reports during open CAS cycles. More information on the CAS cycle can be found here: ADEA PASS Cycle Dates.
Report Type
ADEA PASS requires a Course by Course ($199) evaluation report.
If you already had an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report completed within the last 5 years, read the section below about Ordering ECE Report Copies.
To apply for an ECE® Evaluation Report:
You MUST begin the application process on the ADEA PASS site.
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Complete the ADEA PASS application to receive a Centralized Application Service (CAS) ID#.
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It is very important that you add the international schools you attended in the Colleges Attended section of the ADEA PASS account.
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From your ADEA PASS account, select the ORDER ECE® Evaluation button from where you will be redirected to the ECE® login page.
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Once logged in to your ECE® account, complete the online application for an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report.
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An official ECE report copy for ADEA PASS will be automatically added to your order.
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After the ECE online application has been submitted, send your educational documentation according to the ECE® country-specific documentation requirements.
Documentation Requirements By Country
Ordering ECE Report Copies
If you already had an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report completed within the last 5 years, you can order a copy sent to ADEA PASS.
Be sure to completely log out of your ECE® user account before accessing your ADEA PASS account.
IMPORTANT: ECE official report copies for ADEA PASS should only be ordered when the ADEA PASS cycle is open. If a copy is ordered prior to the ADEA PASS cycle opening, it will not appear in your ADEA PASS account, and a new copy will need to be ordered when the ADEA PASS cycle opens.
You MUST begin the copy request process on the ADEA PASS site.
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Complete the ADEA PASS application to receive a Centralized Application Service (CAS) ID#.
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It is very important that you add the international schools you attended in the Colleges Attended section of the ADEA PASS account.
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From your ADEA PASS account, select the ORDER ECE® Evaluation button from where you will be redirected to the ECE® login page.
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Log in to your ECE® account and complete a Copy Request Order for an official electronic copy to be delivered to ADEA PASS.
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An official ECE report copy for ADEA PASS will be automatically added to your order.
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ADEA PASS Application FAQ's
Does ADEA PASS require an ECE® credential evaluation?
Yes. If you're applying through ADEA PASS and need your international education evaluated, you'll need an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report.
What type of ECE® report does ADEA PASS require?
You'll need an ECE® Course by Course evaluation report. The fee is $199.
How do I order an ECE® evaluation for ADEA PASS?
First, make sure you have an ECE® account using the same email address as your ADEA PASS account. Then start your evaluation order in ADEA PASS, receive your CAS ID, select ORDER ECE Evaluation, and follow the prompts to complete the ECE® Course by Course application.
What documents do I need for my ADEA PASS ECE® evaluation?
Document requirements vary based on the country or region where you studied. After you submit your ECE® application, review the country-specific requirements and send your academic records in the requested format.
Can I send an existing ECE® report to ADEA PASS?
Yes, if your ECE® Course by Course evaluation was completed within the last five years. Start the copy request from your ADEA PASS account while the current application cycle is open so the official electronic copy can appear in your account.