How to Apply to Ross Vet

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PURSUE YOUR PASSION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH

Put your knowledge and compassion into practice.

Apply today and you can make an impact sooner. The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Committee reviews veterinary school applications throughout the year, accepting students for our January, May, and September classes—providing you the flexibility to start on your own timeline. No matter which semester you choose, you will begin acquiring the knowledge, skills, and technical expertise of a practice-ready veterinarian from day one.

HOW TO APPLY TO ROSS VET

Submit on our website or through VMCAS.

Use the online application or apply through VMCAS, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges application service — Ross Vet accepts either. If you apply via VMCAS you do not need to submit online.

GET YOUR PERSONALIZED ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT

Wondering if you have the qualifications to be accepted? Share a few details with our team and we’ll send you a personalized admissions assessment to help you determine if Ross Vet might be a good fit for you.

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APPLY TO THE ONLY AVMA-ACCREDITED DVM PROGRAM WITH THREE START DATES

Start when it makes sense. You lead a busy life, so we’ve adapted our admissions process to meet your needs.

JANUARY

Start at Ross Vet in January and you may complete your DVM at the same time as students who begin in the previous September semester at a U.S. school*.

Programs start January 9, 2023.

MAY

Starting in May allows you to finish 9 months earlier than waiting and starting in the following September semester at a U.S. school*. Programs start May 9, 2022.

SEPTEMBER

Start in our fall session and you may finish 4 months sooner than starting at the same time as other AVMA-accredited programs in the U.S.* Programs start September 5, 2022.

* Students must successfully pass all courses prescribed in the Ross Vet preclinical and clinical curriculum without failing or repeating any courses, and pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) to complete their degree within this time frame. Comparison to U.S. School is based on a traditional 4-year curriculum.

Find out what makes a competitive DVM Candidate.

You’re more than just a number to us. We take a holistic view of the admissions process, reviewing not just grades and GRE scores, but so much more: your experience with animals and exposure to animal medicine, personal character, interpersonal skills, motivation, and passion for the profession.

Receipt and Review

Once we receive your completed application, the admissions team thoroughly reviews all application materials and may reach out if you are missing any documents.

Personal Interview Invitation

You will be invited for an interview once we determine you meet our initial requirements. The interview is often conducted within two to four weeks after initial application materials have been received.

Admissions Committee Review

Your interviewer will send the admissions committee a summary of your interview along with your application and related documents. Three members of the committee will review through a holistic viewpoint.

Decision Notification

Once the admissions committee reaches a decision you will receive a call from your interviewer with the committee's decision.

THE FOUR POSSIBLE ADMISSIONS DECISIONS

After reviewing the applications, the admissions committee provides you with one of four possible decisions.

Acceptance
Accepted Wait List
Vet Prep Program
Denial

The Vet Prep program is designed to promote self-directed learning that will prepare students to meet the rigorous demands of the doctor of veterinary medicine degree curriculum.

Learn more about the Vet Prep Program

HOW TO APPLY TO ROSS VET WITH A STRONG APPLICATION

Review all requirements before applying.

At Ross Vet, it isn’t about the undergraduate institute you attended or a single test score. While these details are considered, they are only one part of your admissions decision.

Find out exactly what the admissions committee is looking for by reviewing our vet school requirements for admissions.

Explore Vet School Requirements

Download the Requirements Guide

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