DVM Application

Guidelines for residency certification

Residency Information  All prospective students applying to our program, regardless of residency status, apply to Washington State University.  Applicants must declare their current state of residency on the VMCAS application. By identifying yourself as a Washington resident, Idaho resident, Montana resident, a resident of a WICHE state (Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Wyoming), […]

Additional academic criteria guidelines

The admissions committee views a solid and broad undergraduate experience to be crucial preparation for successful completion of the veterinary curriculum. When evaluating an applicant, the committee considers both academic and non-academic qualities. When evaluating an applicant’s academic qualities, the committee members ask themselves: How likely is it that the applicant will be able to […]

Guidelines for listing your experience on the VMCAS application

The admissions committee views a solid and broad undergraduate experience to be crucial preparation for successful completion of the veterinary curriculum. When evaluating an applicant, the committee considers both academic and non-academic qualities. The committee members ask themselves whether applicants possess the qualities of a successful veterinarian and have a holistic understanding of the profession. […]

Preparing for your veterinary school interview

If you are among the top candidates from the regional program states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Utah for admission to the DVM program at Washington State University, you will be contacted for an interview. (Non-resident applicants, including certified applicants from WICHE states, are not interviewed.) The interview is a very important step in the […]