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

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the Autumn 2013 DVM Program will be available only through the centralized VMCAS application service on June 1.

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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*
• Overall GPA, science/math GPA, and last 45 quarter or semester hours**
• Minimum GRE of 1000 (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing 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
  

**Overall GPA, prerequisite GPA, and last 45 quarter or semester hours
Overall GPA: An applicant with an overall GPA of 2.8 or lower will not be considered. A competitive overall GPA is 3.5 or above. The most recent class overall GPA was 3.72.

Prerequisite GPA: A prerequisite GPA lower than 2.8 will not be considered. A competitive prerequisite GPA is 3.6 or above. The most recent incoming class had an overage science/math GPA of 3.68.

GRE: An application with a GRE score lower than 1000 will not be considered. A competitive GRE score is 1200 or above. The average GRE score for the most recent incoming class was 1247.

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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 2011-2012 academic year. The estimated cost for the first three quarters includes:

*1. University tuition and fees includes general and instructional tuition; activity, COTA and recreation fees.
*2. Books and instruments: Students must procure the textbooks, uniforms, and instruments needed for their personal use in laboratories, dispensaries, and clinics.
*3. Living expenses include housing, utilities, food, clothing, local transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses for 12 months.

Costs, fees, and deposits are subject to change.

Application fee (non-refundable)

• Domestic - $60
• International - $70
  

Acceptance fee (non-refundable): Must be submitted by April 15.

$25 acceptance fee is required upon admission.

Deposit (non-refundable): Must be submitted by April 15.

• 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)
  • 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://vet.osu.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:
Student Academic Services Building, 1st Floor
281 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210

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