Prerequisites
- Date pre-reqs must be completed: June 30, 2026
- Minimum grade of a solid C in all pre-requisite courses.
VMCAS application: Yes
Supplemental application: Yes ($100 application fee)
- Through VMCAS: No
- External: Yes
Transcript Requirements
- AP Policy: Credit must appear on official college transcript with course name and units awarded and must be equivalent to the prerequisite course being satisfied. Score report may be provided as an alternative in special cases.
- International Transcripts Required unless attached to WES report
- WES Report Required: Yes
  - - 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 one month before the VMCAS deadline.
    - VMCAS does not require a WES from English-speaking Canadian institutions.
Test Requirements
- GRE: Permanently removed winter 2022; no longer a requirement.
- TOEFL Test Deadline: August 31
Experiences
- Requirements statement
- A minimum of 180 hours of veterinary experience are required by the application deadline (September 15 of current application year) to have your application considered for admission.
Letters of Recommendation (eLOR)
- Letters Guidance Statement
  - Minimum number required: 3
  - Veterinarian Required: Yes (one must be from a veterinarian)
Bachelor’s degree required: Yes
- - To be completed by end of spring, prior to fall DVM start.
Academic Statement
- Required minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.5
- Required minimum science GPA to apply: 2.5
Interview Required: Yes
- Type of interview- virtual MMI using Kira Talent platform

University of California – Davis

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