Before you apply
Please review our General Admission Requirements webpage before completing your VMCAS application.
How to apply
The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is a centralized application system used by most veterinary schools, including the USU CVM, to streamline the application process. You complete one application and submit your transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other required documents through VMCAS. Your application is then sent to all designated veterinary schools.
Required components for the VMCAS application
- Personal Information
- Citizenship and visa status (e.g. Visa types, Visa Waivers, etc.)
- Race & ethnicity (used by VMCAS for statistical purposes only)
- Parent/guardian demographics
- Language proficiency and military status (if applicable)
- Academic infractions (if applicable) and optional explanation statement
- Background and identity information (for diversity tracking purposes)
- Academic History
- List all colleges and universities attended, including dual enrollment and high school institutions
- Accurately enter all coursework (including courses that were withdrawn, failed, or repeated)
- Submit official transcripts from every institution directly to VMCAS
- Experience Section
- Document all research, extracurricular, veterinary, animal, employment, and volunteer experiences
- Indicate any previous applications to veterinary schools
Important Dates for the 2026-2027 VMCAS Application Cycle (admission for fall 2026)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | VMCAS application opens |
| Mid-May 2026 | VMCAS school selection opens |
| Mid-May 2026 | Recommended date to contact or remind your letter writers |
| Mid-May 2026 | USU DVM supplemental application available ($0 fee) |
| July 29, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) | Last day to register for the AAMC PREview® Exam for the USU DVM program |
| August 12 & 13, 2026 | Latest accepted AAMC PREview® Exam testing date for the USU DVM program |
| August 14, 2026 | Recommended deadline to verify receipt of transcripts and letters of recommendation to VMCAS |
| September 15, 2026 | Utah residency certification due (all required documentation submitted to USU Residency Office) |
| September 15, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) | VMCAS application deadline, including all transcripts, letters, and supplemental application |
| December 2026 – January 2027 | Interview period (exact dates to be announced) |
| February-March 2027 | Initial admission decisions released |
| April 15, 2027 | Deadline to accept or decline admission offer |
| July 1, 2027 | Deadline to complete prerequisite courses |
| July 15, 2027 | Deadline to submit final, official transcripts |
| Mid-August 2027 | Orientation and start of the USU DVM program |
- Note: We encourage applicants to submit their applications early (by mid-August) to allow time for transcript verification and corrections.
Helpful information for when you apply
- Prerequisite Coursework: Ensure that you will have completed all prerequisite coursework (physical and biological science requirements and general education requirements) with a grade of C- or better by July 1 of the year of matriculation. Visit General Admission Requirements for a complete list of our prerequisite coursework.
- AAMC PREview® Exam: The AAMC PREview® Exam is now a required component of the USU DVM application process. This exam is separate from your VMCAS application. For more information, please visit General Admission Requirements.
- Residency: The Office of Veterinary Admissions uses the “Legal State of Residence” in the Citizenship Information section of the VMCAS application as your official state of residence. If you marked "Utah” as your “Legal State of Residence” and/or if claiming Utah residency for tuition purposes, you must complete the residency form and email the completed form and supporting documentation to the residency officers in the USU Admissions Office. They must verify your Utah residency (or exemption) for you to be considered in the Utah applicant pool.
- Residency certification is due (all required documentation must be submitted to the USU Residency Office) by September 15.
- To determine if you may be eligible to apply for Utah residency for tuition purposes, including military exemptions, please visit the Utah State University Residency Information page.
- Completion of our supplemental application is required before the VMCAS application closes on September 15.
- Nevada Resident Applicants: If you are a resident of Nevada, you may be eligible for reduced tuition through the Nevada WICHE/Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine Health Professional Education Program (HPEP) Stipend. Be sure to verify your eligibility with the Nevada Office of WICHE.
- Foreign Transcripts: If you have attended institutions outside the U.S. (including French-Canadian institutions), ensure your transcripts are properly evaluated. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and submitted to VMCAS. A course-by-course evaluation is required. VMCAS does not require a WES from English-speaking Canadian institutions.
After you apply
Please review our What’s Next? webpage for important dates and details post-application submission.
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