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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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13. What are the important deadlines in the application process?

  • September 15: Request for course substitutions or waivers and approval of online courses intended to meet a prerequisite requirement must be received by this date.
  • October 3: Applications must be submitted by 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) online to VMCAS. Electronic evaluation forms must also be sent to VMCAS by Noon EDT.
  • October 3: Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education the applicant attended must be sent to the Office for Academic Affairs postmarked by this date.
  • October 3: Required Supplemental Application must be sent to the Office for Academic Affairs postmarked by this date.
  • October 3: Official transcripts (see below)† from all institutions of higher education the applicant attended must be sent to the Office for Academic Affairs postmarked by this date.
  • October 3: Standardized test scores must be received by the College (institution code 5752) by this date.
  • February 1: Official transcripts of grades obtained in the fall term after the application deadline must be received by the College by this date.

† 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.

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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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