Prerequisite required coursework
- All prerequisite required coursework must be completed by July 1 prior to matriculation
- Minimum prerequisite required coursework grade: C/2.0. Grades of C- are not accepted.
  - Applicants with a required prerequisite coursework GPA of 3.0 or above will be most competitive in the application process.
- Applicants may apply to the program with up to 4 outstanding prerequisite required courses; no more than 2 of the outstanding prerequisite required courses can be completed in the spring semester prior to matriculation in the DVM program.
VMCAS application required: Yes
Supplemental application required: Yes, eligible applicants moving forward in the admissions process will be required to complete a Supplemental Application. This application is separate from the VMCAS application. The Supplemental Application fee for applicants to the class of 2030 is $60.00.
Transcript Requirements
- AP Policy: AP credit must appear on official college or university transcripts and be equivalent to the appropriate college-level coursework.
- Applicants must submit all college, university, and technical school transcripts directly to VMCAS; this includes transcripts from all college, university, or technical school coursework completed while the applicant was in high school or completing dual-degree coursework.
- International Transcripts
  - 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 report from English-speaking Canadian institutions.
Test Requirements
- The GRE is not required of applicants to the class of 2030
- TOEFL deadline, if applicable: October 1
  - Applicants who have completed two years of study in the U.S. are not required to take the TOEFL
Experiences
- Prospective applicants are encouraged to obtain experience with the veterinary medical profession and in the care and handling of a variety of species of animals, including large animals. There is no minimum number of experience hours required; quantity and quality of experience will be reviewed.
Letters of Recommendation (eLOR)
- A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation are required. Applicants should submit a minimum of one letter from a veterinarian; a letter of recommendation from an academic source is recommended.
  - Minimum number required: 3
  - Veterinarian Required: Yes
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Academic Statement
- Applicants must obtain a grade of C/2.0 in all required prerequisite coursework in order to remain eligible for admission. Applicants with a required prerequisite coursework GPA of 3.0 or above will be most competitive in the application process.
Background check required before enrollment: Yes
Interview required: No
The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine accepts International students; International student applications are reviewed for admission as a part of the non-resident applicant pool.

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