Early Admission Program

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The Early Admission Program offers an opportunity for students with superior academic performance to commit to their veterinary medical career goals early in the educational process. Students accepted into the program secure their seat early, receive personalized support, and complete their undergraduate degree with a clear plan toward veterinary school.

 

Benefits include:

• Guaranteed seat in a future OSU DVM class (upon meeting program requirements)

• Exemption from the traditional DVM application process — Early Admission students do not apply through the standard pathway

• Structured academic and advising support throughout undergraduate studies

• Professional development and veterinary-experience guidance

 

 

How to Apply? 

 

• Eligibility Requirements
  • Enrolled as a full-time student in an Oklahoma four-year university
  • Must be an entering college freshman (students who graduated high school in May)
  • Applicants must have achieved an ACT score of at least 28 (SAT 1300)
    *Writing portion not required
  • Must demonstrate a strong interest in veterinary medicine, effective leadership and communication skills, emotional maturity, and other non-technical skills which reflect the knowledge and aptitude necessary for the successful practice of veterinary medicine.
  • Qualified applicants must participate in interviews as part of the selection process
• Application Process
  • Upload high school transcript and if applicants have taken concurrent courses they must submit an official copy of their college transcript. 
  • Upload ACT scores or SAT scores
  • Applicants must have two letters of reference sent directly from their evaluator to dvm@okstate.edu.
  • Submit a $50 application fee
  • Application opens August 1st 

 

Expectations

Students accepted into the Early Admission Program must meet the following requirements to remain eligible for admission to the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine:

 

• Academic Requirements
  • Complete all required pre-veterinary coursework and a bachelor’s degree by June 1 prior to starting the OSU DVM program.
  • Complete a bachelor’s degree within eight consecutive semesters or fewer.

    *Students participating in OSU’s 3+1 program must complete six undergraduate semesters followed by two semesters of the professional program to earn their bachelor’s degree.
  • Take all courses at the student’s primary four-year Oklahoma institution where they are enrolled full-time.
  • Maintain a minimum 3.5 semester GPA
• Transcript & Course Policies
  • Students not attending Oklahoma State University must submit an official transcript at the end of each semester.
  • Students wishing to take summer courses must receive written approval from the OSU CVM Prospective Student Coordinator before enrolling.
    *Pre-veterinary course requirements will not be approved for summer enrollment.
• Veterinary Experience Requirements
  • Complete one full summer (a minimum of 250 consecutive hours) of volunteering, shadowing, or salaried work in a veterinary clinic under the supervision of a veterinarian.
    *Upon completion, the supervising veterinarian must submit a positive evaluation of the student.
  • Complete one veterinary-related activity each semester and document it in the required Activity Log, due June 1 prior to starting the OSU DVM Program.

Application Opens august 1st