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Orientation

The School of Dentistry hosts a two-day orientation program with a goal of providing new students essential information to help support a successful transition to Dental School. During Orientation, students will meet with the School of Dentistry dean and faculty, talk with continuing students about their academic experiences, learn about important policies and resources, and pickup items needed for the start of the program.

White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony serves as your official welcome into the study of clinical dentistry by members of the dental profession. At the ceremony, you will receive a ceremonial white coat and swear an oath in the presence of family and friends of your intentions and willingness to assume the responsibilities and obligations of the practice of dentistry. This ceremony is managed by the Office of Student Affairs and Office of Admissions.

Mentorship

Designed through a unique collaboration with the Wisconsin Dental Association and Pierre Fauchard Academy, the School of Dentistry鈥檚 Mentorship Program is the template for similar programs nationwide. Dentists throughout Wisconsin serve as mentors and advisers to dental students, forming professional relationships and friendships that last a lifetime.

Student Affairs also offers a Peer Mentor Program to all incoming D1 students.

Senior Awards, Hooding and Commencement

The Senior Awards Program recognizes academic, clinical and leadership achievements of graduating seniors. 

The Hooding Ceremony confers the title of doctor. After this ceremony, you can officially use the prefix of "Dr."

These programs are managed by the offices of the Dean, Student Affairs, Alumni Relations and many other members of the Dental School community.

Phone: (414) 288-3714
Email: katie.koncki@marquette.edu

Katie Koncki, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Katie Koncki was named the inaugural assistant dean of student affairs in October 2024 after previously holding the title of director of student success and practice transitions. In her role, she continues to manage her unit in addition to overseeing the dental school鈥檚 office of admissions, the office of DEI & Belonging and the newly established mental health program. Koncki received her master's degree from 蜜桃影像 in 2006. She has worked in higher education since 2001, including two stints at 蜜桃影像. She joined MUSoD in 2019. Koncki played a key role in developing the office of student success and practice transition鈥檚 mission to provide a holistic experience for students, supporting them from their entry into dental school through their transition into practice and beyond. She also fostered strong relationships with dental community partners.

Lizzy McGeough, Assistant Director of Student Success and Practice Transitions

Phone: (414) 288-7965
Email: elizabeth.mcgeough@marquette.edu

Teon Austin, Director, Inclusion & Belonging

Phone: (414) 288-7749
Email: teon.austin@marquette.edu

Phone: (414) 288-5644
Email: elizabeth.schropp@marquette.edu

Liz Schropp, Counselor, Health & Wellness

Liz (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received both a bachelor's and master's in Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa. With over seven years of experience as a clinician, Elizabeth has had the privilege of working in a variety of settings 鈥攏on-profits, private practice and educational environments 鈥� each of which has shaped her holistic approach to counseling. Most recently, Elizabeth served as a Clinical Director in Chicago before moving to Milwaukee in 2024.