Frequently Asked Questions

Application Questions

• Where can I apply?

  Apply through the Veterinary Medical College Application Service.

• When is the deadline to submit an application?

  The VMCAS application deadline is typically September 15, unless that date falls on a weekend, then deadline will be the following Monday. For more information, see the VMCAS website.

• Do all of the requirements have to be completed before I submit my application?

  No. While we prefer that applicants have the majority of all required coursework completed at the time of application, pending coursework may be completed throughout the application process. However, all required coursework must be completed prior to June 1 of the year you enter the DVM program, if admitted.

  Please remember all coursework re-taken to replace a grade less than "C" must be done by the fall semester of application.

• Am I required to get a letter of reference from an adviser, employer and a veterinarian?

  We require three letters of reference, one of which must be from a veterinarian with whom you have worked and who can evaluate your potential as a veterinarian. The other categories of references are only suggestions for the remaining two letters.

• Am I required to have a Bachelor's Degree to apply?

  No. As long as you can complete all required pre-veterinary courses by June 1, you may apply without a Bachelor’s Degree.

• Where do I mail the letters of recommendation (ELOR)?

  You do not mail the letters. Letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically through VMCAS.

• When are admissions decisions made?

  View the admissions timeline diagram showing application deadlines and when decisions are made.

• What should I do if I can't confirm my processing fee payment was successful?

  Contact the CVM Student Services office at 405-744-6961.

• It is after the VMCAS deadline and there's an issue with my application. What should I do?
  Contact the Student Services Office, dvm@okstate.edu. Although we will try to work with you to the best of our capabilities, please note that the OSU-CVM cannot process an application if it has not been through the verification process with VMCAS first.
• Does OSU-CVM have test requirements?
  No. Starting the 2025-2026 application cycle OSU-CVM no longer requires the GRE or Casper test.

General

• What is the average class size?

  We have a maximum of 106 seats available to first year students. The class is comprised of 65% Oklahoma residents and 35% non-residents.

• Is it possible to find out where I placed on the alternate list?

  No. This varies and is not an accurate reflection in determining chances of being admitted.

• Are my chances of getting into the OSU CVM DVM Program better if I attend OSU as an undergraduate student?

  No. Students may complete their pre-veterinary coursework at any accredited college or university.

• Where can I get information about veterinary master's degree and doctoral programs?

  View information on master's degree and doctoral programs on the Graduate Program page.

• Is there a such thing as a legacy program at OSU CVM?

  No. The OSU Legacy program is not available for CVM students.

Academics

• Is there a minimum GPA requirement for applications to be considered?

  Eligible applicants must have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.8. In addition applicants must have minimum cumulative/overall GPA of 3.0 before the start of the fall term in which the application is due.

• How is the Last 45 Credit Hours GPA Calculated?

  The last 45 credit hours are calculated based on the most recently completed coursework. This includes all courses from the semester in which the 45th credit hour is earned, as well as any planned courses for the upcoming fall semester.

• Where do I send transcripts?

  Initial transcripts from every college an applicant has attended must be submitted to VMCAS by September 15, unless that date falls on a weekend, then deadline will be the following Monday. This includes courses taken concurrently through high school.

  If you are enrolled in fall courses, those transcripts are due to the CVM by January 15. If you are enrolled in spring courses and selected for the incoming class, those transcripts will be due to the CVM by June 1.

• Where should I mail my transcripts?
  Initial transcripts should be sent to VMCAS. Fall and spring transcripts should mailed to CVM Student Services at 110 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078 or emailed to dvm@okstate.edu.
• Do I need to send a transcript from every college I have ever attended?

  Yes. VMCAS must have an official transcript from every college or university you have attended.

• What if the transcripts from my current school contain the grades from my previous schools?

  Even if grades from one college or university are reported on a later transcript, VMCAS still requires an official transcript from every university attended.

• Do I still need to send my official transcripts if I attended Oklahoma State University?

  We are not able to print official transcripts from the university. You will need to request an official transcript sent from the OSU Registrar.

• Do I have to take Animal Nutrition? My school does not offer it.

  Yes. You can take it through OSU Office of Individual Study. Other schools offering Animal Nutrition via distance learning include Rutgers, Purdue, Kansas State, Oregon State and North Carolina State.

  Human, Plant, and species specific Nutrition courses will NOT satisfy the Animal Nutrition requirement. Acceptable Animal Nutrition courses should cover ruminant digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Feeds and Feeding courses are not accepted.

• What courses must be taken at at four- year institution that offer standard biological or animal science bachelor degrees?
  Animal Nutrition
  Biochemistry
  Animal Genetics
  Organic Chemistry 1 & Lab
  Organic Chemistry 2 & Lab
• Can I use Advanced Placement (AP) credits to fulfill prerequisite courses?
  Credit earned through advanced standing is acceptable, although it is not used in the computation of the grade point average. Official credit earned from the AP exam must be reflected on your undergraduate transcripts.
• Can I use Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technology courses to fulfill prerequisite courses?
  No, courses completed as part of a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technology program cannot be used to fulfill requried coursework
• What if my total prerequisite credit hours does not add up to 64?
  Credit hours may vary by institution. Example of acceptable discrepancies: Microbiology & Lab at OSU are worth five credit hours combined. At another institution Microbiology includes a lab and is worth 4 credit hours. Both are acceptable.
• Who can I ask if I am not sure whether a course will satisfy the requirement?
  Contact the Student Services Office at (405) 744-6961 or dvm@okstate.edu.
• Which courses are required for admission to the college?
  View the courses required for admission on the eligibility page.
• What should my college major be?
  As long as you complete the prerequisite coursework, your major is not reviewed as a factor of admission. The most common majors are Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Physiology & Zoology.
• Does it matter how long ago I took a required course?
  Yes. Math and science based courses have to be taken within eight years of the year of application submission.
• What courses, other than the required ones, can I take to prepare myself for veterinary school?
  Physiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Reproduction, Histology, and Parasitology.
• What should I do if my courses have been academically removed from my transcript?
  Email dvm@okstate.edu informing us of your academically removed courses to ensure they are not used on your application.

Residency and Contract States

• How can I become an Oklahoma resident prior to acceptance?

  Information regarding residency can be found on the Registrar's Residency Status page or by calling the Registrar at 405-744-6876.

• Can I change my non-resident status after I have been admitted into the OSU vet school?

  No. The only way to change residency after acceptance is to marry an already established Oklahoma resident after beginning the OSU DVM program.

• Do you interview non-resident applicants?

  Yes. Starting the 2026-2027 application cycle both residents and non-residents will be interviewed.

• Do you have contract seats available for specific states?

  The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine has an educational contract with Delaware (1 seat) to allow for a substantial tuition fee waiver if you are the top competing candidate from this state. This contract provides access to veterinary medical education for top ranking residents since these states do not have a veterinary program. Contract seats are contingent on funding.

  
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