FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ROSS VET’S DVM PROGRAM

While most vet schools are 4 years, we offer an accelerated, AVMA¹-accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program that allows you to graduate in as little as 3.25 years.

To get into vet school, you must meet these DVM program admissions requirements.

View our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program (DVM) tuition and fees.

View our 5 Tips for Your Ross Vet Admissions Interview to find out how you can prepare for your interview.

Our Admissions Team will work with and advise you on the process. If you have vet school questions, email Admissions.

For specific prerequisite courses see our website or for specific transfer credit questions please email our admissions team.

Students accepted in 2022 had a 3.20 average enrolled GPA*, 300 average enrolled GRE*, and extracurricular activities and accomplishments.

*Statistically representative of the Sept 2021, January 2022, and May 2022 classes. Data includes both new and advancing Vet Prep students. 

Ross Vet uses a holistic approach for selecting and admitting students to our DVM program. This means we take into account an applicant's non-academic attributes and experiences in addition to important academic elements, such as GPA and GRE.

At Ross Vet, there is no minimum GRE requirement, but rather we use the GRE to better get to know each applicant as a "whole." Our holistic review process helps ensure every applicant gets thoroughly evaluated as an individual and a fair shot at gaining admission to the DVM program.

We take a holistic approach to admissions. While we do consider your GPA, GRE, and academic performance when making an admissions decision, we look at much more: your knowledge of the veterinary profession, personal character, interpersonal skills, motivation, exposure to animal medicine, and other qualities. If you have vet school questions, email Admissions.

Since we operate on rolling admissions, there are no formal application deadlines. We review applications for each class until it is full. If the semester you have applied to becomes full, we will review your application for the next available class. Our flexible program has three start dates; January, May, and September.

Either option is fine. You only need to apply once. VMCAS applications can be submitted while the VMCAS application cycle is open. Ross Vet applications are accepted year-round since our flexible program has three start dates; January, May, and September.

Once your application is complete, it will be reviewed to determine if you will move on to an interview. If so, you will be notified, and your interview will be scheduled. After your interview, our Admissions Committee will decide within 2-4 weeks.

Learn all about the clinical year.

See all AVMA¹ accredited schools located in the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland that you can choose from for your clinical year.

Yes! You’ll be able to volunteer for various research opportunities starting your first semester.

The White Coat ceremony is when you receive your white coat and are officially accepted into the veterinary profession. It’s held at the beginning of each semester for all incoming DVM students.

On-campus housing costs can be found with our DVM tuition and fees.

Learn all about our on- and off-campus housing options. If you have vet school questions or need help securing housing, email our Housing Department.

Yes. You’ll work with our Housing Department to arrange housing, and we have programs in place for students’ significant others to help them acclimate, as well.

This is a very common FAQ veterinary medicine students ask and the answer is Yes! Bringing a pet during your first term may be possible based on availability in our pet-friendly residence hall and based on specific pet and import requirements. You can learn more about moving to St. Kitts with your pets or contact our Housing Department to help line up housing for you and your pet.

Review the Service Animal Policy in the Student Handbook. You may also contact the Office of Student Disability Services for more information at 855-229-0848 or by emailing rossvetosds@adtalem.com.

It depends on where you live in the U.S. or internationally. As you prepare to move to St. Kitts, note the exchange rate is pegged (fixed) with the United States dollar, and the exchange rate is US$1.00 = EC$2.70.US dollars are accepted, but local currency is used by those who live here.

To inquire about the accommodation request process, please  contact the Office of Student Disability Services for more information at 855-229-0848 or by emailing rossvetosds@adtalem.com.

Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. We have full security teams on campus, while off-campus we have Ross Vet-approved housing that meets strict security standards, along with security members that make regular rounds of the various off-campus housing areas.

Many! Along with the more than 25 SAVMA-recognized clubs, we have dozens more interest-specific clubs. See our student clubs and organizations.