• How To Apply
• Deadlines
• Admission Criteria
• Admission Test
• Cost / Fees / Deposits
• English Language Requirement
• Contact Information

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the Autumn 2011 DVM Program will be available only through the centralized VMCAS application service on June 1.

Applicants who have applied through VMCAS for the OSU Autumn 2011 DVM Program will receive further instructions via email for their next step in the supplemental application process. Please do not send application fee checks or transcripts unless instructed to do so!

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DEADLINES

Applications are available from June 1 to October 1 of the year preceding anticipated enrollment.

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ADMISSION CRITERIA

The College of Veterinary Medicine uses selective admission procedures. Criteria for admission are determined by an Admissions Committee. Applicants are evaluated on academic profiles and certain non-cognitive factors including motivation, character, communication and interpersonal skills, personality, leadership ability, animal exposure, and knowledge of the profession. Please see criteria list below, however, specific requirements may change annually. It is the candidate's responsibility to know and comply with the correct procedures and guidelines for admission.

• Successful completion of required prerequisite courses with a C or better*
• Grade-point average**
• Minimum GRE of 1000 (verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections combined) or minimum MCAT of 24, O-T
• Three personal references (two must be from veterinarians)
• Minimum of 80 hours of work experience with one veterinarian
  
  

**Grade-Point Average
The grade-point average (GPA) for admission is not absolute; however, Ohio residents with a 3.00 average or above (4.00=A), and non-Ohio residents with a 3.40 average or above will be given preferential consideration by the Admissions Committee. Applicants with a GPA less than 2.8 will not be considered at all. The average GPA for the 2009 entering class was 3.53 and the average GRE score was 1207.

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ADMISSION TEST

Applicants must present an official test score from one of the following admission tests:

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test: 1-609-771-7670;
  Email: gre-info@ets.org
  Website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT): 1-319-337-1357;
  Email: mcat_reg@act.org
  MCAT online web registration: http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/
  

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COSTS / FEES / DEPOSITS

Costs

These estimates are meant to provide a guideline for students enrolling in the 2009-2010 academic year. The estimated cost for the first three quarters includes:

Application fee (non-refundable)

• Domestic - $60
• International - $70
  

Acceptance fee (non-refundable)

$25 acceptance fee is required upon admission.

Deposit (non-refundable)

• Ohio Residents: None
• Non-Ohio Residents: $300 non-refundable deposit is required upon admission and is applied toward the first quarter's tuition

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to fulfill the TOEFL, MELAB or IELTS requirement. If your native language is not English, you should possess a minimum level of English proficiency which is demonstrated by minimum scores as follows:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • 577 (Paper-based test)
  • 233 (Computer-based test)
  • 90-91 (Internet-based test)

OR

• MELAB (Michigan Language Assessment Battery)
  • 84

OR

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • 7.5

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Veterinary Medicine Student Affairs Office
The Ohio State University
Suite 127, Veterinary Academic Building
1900 Coffey Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210

Phone: (614) 292-8831
Fax: (614) 292-6989
E-mail: students@cvm.osu.edu
Website: http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu

Professional Admissions Office (Mailing Address)
The Ohio State University
P.O. Box 182003
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2003
Phone: (614) 292-9444
professional@osu.edu

Location:
Third Floor, Lincoln Tower
1800 Cannon Drive

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