How to Apply to Ross Vet

Apply today and you can make an impact sooner. The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Committee reviews veterinary school applications throughout the year, accepting students for our January, May, and September classes—giving you the flexibility to start on your own timeline. No matter which semester you choose, you will begin acquiring the knowledge, skills, and technical expertise of a practice-ready veterinarian from day one.

EXPLORE THE ROSS VET APPLICATION PROCESS

Access the blueprints for admissions.

Wondering how to apply to vet school? It takes planning. Make sure you know all the details so you can apply—and start your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program—on your own timeline.

Review the DVM application requirements and check off the prerequisite coursework and academics.

Collect your transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, and Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume to make the application process as easy as possible.

Our team can help create a plan for financing your degree—whether through personal funds, loans, or scholarships.

Complete your application online by answering questions and uploading required documents. After you submit, your Admissions advisor will reach out with the next steps.

HOW TO APPLY TO VET SCHOOL

Submit on our website or through VMCAS.

Use the Ross Vet online application or apply through VMCAS, the Veterinary Medical College Application Service—Ross Vet accepts both. If you apply via VMCAS, you need not submit a Ross Vet online application.

GET YOUR PERSONALIZED ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT

Wondering if you have the qualifications to be accepted? Share a few details with our team and we’ll send you a personalized admissions assessment to help you determine if Ross Vet may be a good fit for you.

ASK AN ADVISOR

Let us help guide you through the application process.

Our Admissions team can help strengthen your chances of pursuing your DVM career aspirations. We can support you with:

• Academic program selection that best aligns with your career plans
• Application process and general program questions
• Online advising sessions to review your transcripts and CVto help you gain insight into your competitiveness as an applicant

Have you started your application and have outstanding items? Reach out to an Advisor. They can help you complete your application for timely consideration by the Faculty Admissions Committee.

Now is the perfect time to have a personal advising session and prepare for your future.

APPLY TO THE ONLY AVMA-ACCREDITED DVM PROGRAM WITH THREE START DATES

Start when it makes sense for you. You lead a busy life, so we’ve adapted our admissions process to meet your needs. And as for when to apply to vet school—at Ross Vet, the answer is: when you’re ready! We take applications year-round and you may apply for each semester start date until that class is filled.

Start at Ross Vet in January and you may complete your DVM at the same time as students who begin in the previous September semester at a U.S. school*.

Programs start January 6, 2025.

Starting in May allows you to finish 9 months earlier than waiting and starting in the following September semester at a U.S. school*. Programs start May 5, 2025.

Start in our fall session and you may finish 4 months sooner than starting at the same time as other AVMA-accredited programs in the U.S.* Programs start September 1, 2025.

* Students must successfully pass all courses prescribed in the Ross Vet preclinical and clinical curriculum without failing or repeating any courses, and pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination® (NAVLE®) to complete their degree within this time frame. Comparison to U.S. School is based on a traditional 4-year curriculum.

You’re more than just a number to us. We take a holistic view of the admissions process, reviewing not just grades and GRE scores, but so much more: your experience with animals and exposure to animal medicine, personal character, interpersonal skills, motivation, and passion for the profession.

DISCOVER WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SUBMIT

After you submit your completed Ross Vet online application or apply through VMCAS, we follow a standard process to review and provide notification.

Learn how you can prepare for your interview and leave a positive impression on our admissions team.

After we receive your completed application, the admissions team thoroughly reviews all application materials and may reach out if you are missing any documents.

You will be invited for an interview after we determine you meet our initial requirements. The interview is often conducted within two to four weeks after initial application materials have been received.

Your interviewer will send the admissions committee a summary of your interview along with your application and related materials. Three members of the committee will review from a holistic viewpoint.

After the admissions committee reaches a decision, you will receive a call from your interviewer with the committee's decision.

THE THREE POSSIBLE ADMISSIONS DECISIONS

After reviewing the applications, the admissions committee provides you with one of three possible decisions:

• Acceptance
• Vet Prep Program
• Denial

The Vet Prep program is designed to promote self-directed learning that help prepare students to meet the rigorous demands of our DVM curriculum.

HOW TO APPLY TO VET SCHOOL WITH A STRONG APPLICATION

Review all requirements before applying.

At Ross Vet, it isn’t about the undergraduate institute you attended or a single test score. While these details are considered, they are only one part of your admissions decision.

Find out exactly what the admissions committee is looking for by reviewing our vet school requirements for admissions.

ASK YOUR NEXT QUESTION AT AN EVENT

Join alumni, current students and even members of your admissions committee in a virtual event or live info session to learn more about the application process.

FAQs:

At Ross Vet, applications are accepted year-round for our three flexible start dates in January, May, and September. We continue to accept applications for each semester until all seats are filled.

Ross Vet charges a non-refundable application fee of $100.

Complete and submit your application with all required documents. Applicants may use the Ross Vet online application or apply through VMCAS.

RELATED RESOURCES:

• Vet School Requirements to Know
• What Is Vet School Like?
• Strategy For Creating A Strong Vet School Application
  

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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine confers a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 1-800-248-2862.
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