Application Information

The DVM program application process typically begins in late January with a deadline in mid September, a year prior to enrolling. Only one application is required for admission, provided by the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS).   Supplemental sections can be accessed in mid-May.  

NOTE: The VMCAS Deadline has been extended for the applicants to the Class of 2026 from September 15, 2021 to September 29, 2021 at 11:59 PM.  Cornell will be honoring this extension.  This includes the Cornell Supplemental Application section in the VMCAS.

UPDATE: GRE'S (and MCAT's) are no longer required to apply to Cornell starting with this application cycle and all future application cycles going forward.

REMINDER: You can apply with up to 12 semester credits (or 18 quarter credits) of prerequisite course work pending completion by the end of the spring term prior to enrolling.

The VMCAS collects:

• Biographical data
• Academic information
• Animal experiences
• Veterinary experiences
• Evaluator information
• Essays, etc. 
• Three electronic letters of evaluation (eLors)
• Official transcripts

Application Instructions

Tracking page:  You will establish a Cornell tracking page once you designate  Cornell on your VMCAS application and gain access to the Supplemental Section (mid May).  This is where we will communicate with you throughout the application process (including your admissions decision). The tracking page shows:

• When we have downloaded your VMCAS
• AP (optional)
• Dean's Certification (required of Admitted students and Alternates only- Deadline March 15, 2022)
• NYS Residency Form (if a NY State resident)
• Prerequisite Substitution Form (optional)

Applicants to the Class of 2026 should start their Tracking Page as soon as possible.

How to Apply-At a Glance (Class of 2026):

When:	Send To:	What:
January-Sept 15, 2021 May 11-Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	VMCAS Designate Veterinary Colleges	Complete and Submit VMCAS Application
January-Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	VMCAS	VMCAS eLors (electronic Letters of Evaluation)
January-Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	VMCAS	Official Transcripts from All Colleges Attended (note if in college Spring term, have official transcripts sent at end of semester or quarter)
May 11-Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	VMCAS	Cornell Supplemental section available in the VMCAS application (deadline September 15, 2020).  There is no extra supplemental application fee required (just the VMCAS application fee)
January- Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	VMCAS
May - Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	Cornell Vet Admissions Tracking Page	New York Residents - NY Residency Form (link on Cornell Tracking Page)
May - Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	Cornell Vet Admissions	International Applicants- TOEFL
January-Sept 15, 2021 Deadline extended until September 29, 2021	VMCAS	WES Credit/Grade Conversion Report if education outside US