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• All applicants must complete the required supplemental application. If you have any trouble submitting this form, please send your name, phone number and email address to dvmadmit@uga.edu.
• UGA CVM requires the GRE General Test. We no longer require applicants to take the GRE Biology Subject Test.
• July 31, 2011: In order to meet the GRE deadline of October 3, 2011, all applicants must take the current version of the GRE by this date. The revised GRE will not be included in this year's application cycle.

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08. What else is required in the application process?

  • All applicants must complete the required supplemental application.
  • Three VMCAS electronic letters of recommendation. The completed letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically to VMCAS by 1 p.m., EDT, on October 3.
  • We require ONLY the GRE General Test, and scores must be reported to us by October 3. Effective for the 2011-12 application cycle, we no longer require the GRE Biology Subject Test.
  • Official transcripts from each and every institution of higher education the applicant attended (see below)† must be sent to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine postmarked by this date.
  • We require a minimum of 250 veterinary experience hours for all applicants. The 250 hours must be completed at the time the VMCAS application is submitted. To count towards veterinary experience you must be under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. If you are not under the supervision of a veterinarian, the experience is considered animal experience.

† We require transcripts from each and every institution you have attended. This includes transient courses and joint enrollment during high school. We still require transcripts from every institution you have attended even if your courses are listed as transfer credits on another transcript. Failure to submit transcripts from each institution you have attended will result in an incomplete application that cannot be considered for admission.

Letters of Recommendation

  • At least one electronic letter of recommendation should be completed by a veterinarian you have been employed by or for whom you have done volunteer work.
  • The other electronic letters of recommendation should be completed by people who can evaluate your background fairly and judge your potential for entering the veterinary profession.

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  1. What courses should I take in high school?
  2. What should my college major be?
  3. What subjects do most applicants to the College of Veterinary Medicine major in during their undergraduate education?
  4. Which courses are required for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine?
  5. Whom can I ask if I'm not sure that a course will satisfy the requirement?
  6. Which standardized tests are required?
  7. Is there a minimum requirement for applications to be considered?
  8. What else is required in the application process?
  9. Can I substitute courses for those that are required? Can I waive required courses?
  10. Do UGA students get special preference?
  11. Who is eligible for the in-state tuition rate?
  12. Where can I get an application?
  13. What are the important deadlines in the application process?
  14. Can I transfer to the College from another veterinary school?
  15. Can I complete my bachelor's degree while I'm enrolled in the DVM program?
  16. Where can I get information about master's degree and doctorate programs?
  17. Can I meet admissions requirements by taking online courses?
  18. Where should transcripts be mailed?
  19. What is the AP credit policy?

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