Selection Process
Admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine is granted only for the fall semester of each year and only on a full-time basis. The selection process is designed to admit applicants who can both succeed academically in a rigorous, intensive four-year professional science program and demonstrate dedication and commitment to the veterinary profession. Our process for evaluating applicants for admission is detailed and complex to ensure that we select the most highly qualified students who possess the potential for successful completion of the DVM program.
Objective Evaluation
The objective evaluation is based on academic achievement and standardized test scores. All official transcripts of college course grades are examined to determine academic achievement.
- Science pre-requisite GPA
- Overall GPA
- Last 45 credit hours
- GRE or MCAT scores
Admission Committee Review
The Admissions Committee reviews the applicant's:
- Personal statement
- Recommendations
- Quality of education
- Animal, veterinary, and work experience
- Extracurricular Activities/Leadership roles/Honors and Awards
Subjective Evaluation
- Interview
- Interpersonal and communciation skills
- Knowledge of the profession (current and global issues impacting veterinary medicine)
*Interview selection is based on academic achievement and file review.
