Application & Timetable
Application Information
The DVM program application process typically begins in May, a year prior to enrolling. Only one application is required for admission, provided by the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VCMAS).
The VMCAS collects:
- Biographical data
- Academic information
- Animal experiences
- Veterinary experiences
- Evaluator information
- Essays, etc.
- Three electronic letters of evaluation (eLors)
- Official transcripts
- Official GRE Scores
Application Instructions
Tracking page: Once you begin your VMCAS Application, you will establish a Cornell tracking page, where we will communicate with you throughout the application process (including your admissions decision). The tracking page shows:
- AP (optional)
- GRE scores (received)
- MCAT (optional)
- Dean's Certification
- NYS Residency Form
- Prerequisite Substitution Form
We recommend you check your tracking page often!
How to Apply-At a Glance:
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When: |
Send To: |
What: |
|---|---|---|
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January-Sept 15, 2020 May 12-Sept 15, 2020 |
VMCAS Delegate Veterinary Colleges |
Complete and Submit VMCAS Application |
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January 22-Sept 15, 2020 |
VMCAS
|
VMCAS eLors (electronic Letters of Evaluation) |
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January 22-Sept 15, 2020 |
VMCAS |
Official Transcripts from All Colleges Attended (note if in college Spring term, have official transcripts sent at end of semester or quarter) |
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May 12-Sept 15, 2020 |
Cornell Vet Admissions
|
MCAT scores (optional) |
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January 22- Sept 15, 2020 |
VMCAS
|
GRE Scores |
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May - Sept 17, 2020 |
Cornell Vet Admissions
|
New York Residents - NY Residency Form |
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May - Sept 17, 2020 |
Cornell Vet Admissions
|
International Applicants- TOEFL |
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January 22-Sept 17, 2020 |
VMCAS
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WES Credit/Grade Conversion Report if education outside US |