Pre-requisite Courses
- No more than four science and math prerequisites planned or in-progress as the time of submitting an application.
- All pre-requisites must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation into the veterinary medical program.
- Organic Chemistry I and II with labs must be completed at the time of application.
- Pre-requisite required grade of C- or better
VMCAS application: Yes
Supplemental application: No
Transcript Requirements
- Transcripts must be submitted from all institutions you attended and/or received college credit (This includes any high school/college dual credit coursework). Failure to submit all transcripts will result in an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered. Transcripts sent directly to Purdue will not be evaluated as a part of your application.
- AP Policy: will be accepted if it appears on official college transcripts by subject area and is equivalent to the appropriate college-level coursework. Should your institution’s official transcript not list the subject area, then you may submit an unofficial transcript with a letter explaining this and indicating which prerequisite courses are met by these credits.
- WES Report is required
  - Foreign transcripts (including French-Canadian Institutions) must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) and submitted to VMCAS. VMCAS requires a course-by-course evaluation from WES. It is recommended that transcript(s) be submitted to the translation service at least two months before the VMCAS deadline.
  - VMCAS does not require a WES from English-speaking Canadian institutions.
Test Requirements
- TOEFL Test (International Applicants)
  - Deadline: September 15, 2025
  - The TOEFL testing requirements for applicants will be waived to those who have received a baccalaureate degree or graduate or professional degree, within the last 36 months prior to the time of recommendation for admission, from a school where English is the primary language of instruction in a country/location where English is the native language.
  - Institution Code: Purdue University West Lafayette – 1631
  - Citizens of Puerto Rico are U.S. Citizens and do not need to provide proof of English proficiency.
Experiences
- Requirements statement
  - Minimum hours requirements: No minimum requirements
Letters of Recommendation (eLOR)
- Minimum number required: 3
- Veterinarian Preferred
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Academic Statement
- Required minimum cumulative GPA: 3.10
- Required Grades: C- or better in all prerequisite courses
Interview Required: Yes

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