Purdue University

Office of Student Services and Admissions

Prospective Applicants

Students interested in a veterinary medical education at Purdue must complete 2-3 years of required course work in order to be eligible to apply to our program. Required courses must be completed with a “C-” grade (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or better in each course and applicants must maintain a competitive cumulative grade point average. Non-resident applicants must have a cumulative gpa (including all course repeats) of no less than 3.00 to receive consideration.

References to include for your Purdue VMCAS Application:

The Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine requires only 3 references. It is highly recommended that at least one referee be a veterinarian who can accurately evaluate you.

• The Purdue Advantage
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Required courses and course descriptions
• Evaluation criteria
• DVM Plan of Study
• Cost of a professional education
• Application process summary
• Combined degree program – combined D.V.M./M.S. or Ph.D. for research/academic careers
• Interesting facts about the school
• Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements
• Veterinary Medical Colleges Application Service (VMCAS)
• Other Factors and Experiences
• Transfer Admission Criteria
• Qualifying for Resident Tuition Status