Admission
Enrollment in the College of Veterinary Medicine is limited to qualified students who have completed the minimum 64 required hours of pre-professional courses (see pre-professional requirements at http://www.vet.ksu.edu/admit/requirements.htm). To be eligible for consideration to the professional program leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a student must first complete the pre-professional requirements with a minimum 2.800 average GPA (on an A = 4 point basis) in an accredited college or university, and a minimum 2.800 average GPA in the last 45 semester hours of undergraduate work. The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is also required and must be taken before making application to the professional program.
Personal interviews are required of all students admitted. Selection is based upon academic achievement and professional potential as determined by the interview with the Admissions Committee. Applicants are evaluated on such items as motivation, maturity, communication skills, experience with and knowledge of animals, and experience with and knowledge of veterinary medicine. Therefore, all students interested in applying to the College of Veterinary Medicine are encouraged to have adequate animal exposure and to have work experience related to veterinary medicine to demonstrate to the Admissions Committee an understanding of the profession. Because veterinary medicine is so diverse, it is advisable to become acquainted with several areas of practice as well as with veterinarians in industry, public health and research.
KSU supplemental applications are available June 1 to October 1, each year at www.vet.ksu.edu/admit/index.htm.
Applicants must apply through VMCAS http://www.aavmc.org and also must complete the KSU supplemental application.
KSU supplemental applications must be completed online, printed and mailed along with a nonrefundable $50 processing fee. Applicants must request all transcripts and GRE scores be sent to: Admissions, College of Veterinary Medicine, 101 Trotter Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. A complete application consists of the VMCAS application, KSU supplemental application, transcripts from all Colleges/Universities attended, GRE scores and a non-refundable application fee made payable to College of Veterinary Medicine by October 1.
All inquiries can be addressed to the following address:
Associate Dean for Admissions
College of Veterinary Medicine
101 Trotter Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-5601
admit@vet.ksu.edu
(785) 532-5660
Additional information about application to the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at: http://www.vet.ksu.edu/admit/index.htm.
Fees for veterinary medical students
College of Veterinary Medicine fees are higher than undergraduate fees. Since these are determined annually, contact the Office of the Associate Dean for current fees.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum
The professional curriculum in veterinary medicine is balanced and comprehensive with consideration given to all species. Detailed information can be found at: http://www.vet.ksu.edu/admit/program.htm.
