Welcome Prospective Veterinary Students!
Thank you for your interest in the A-State College of Veterinary Medicine. We are interested in DVM program candidates who demonstrate:
- Academic excellence
- Critical thinking
- Resilience and adaptability
- Excellent communication skills
- A growth mindset
- Cultural awareness
- Self-reflection and emotional intelligence
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- A comprehensive understanding of the veterinary profession
Our goal is to admit candidates who will succeed in their veterinary careers and reflect the community they will serve, meeting the veterinary needs of Arkansas, the region, and the greater community.
We invite you to reach out to the Student Programs and Admissions Office if you have questions about the A-State CVM.
How to Apply to the DVM Program
Information coming soon.
Contingent upon successful completion of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education’s (COE) accreditation process, Arkansas State University CVM plans to admit its first class in Fall 2026.
The Veterinary Medical Common Application Service (VMCAS) is the primary application service for all veterinary schools nationwide. Familiarize yourself with the content and deadlines provided on their website as this will be the main application service used by A-State’s CVM. Please note that due to the accreditation timeline, we will be using the A-State admissions portal Slate for admissions applications in the 2025 admissions cycle (for students admitted for Fall, 2026). The Slate application will ask for the same information as the VMCAS application.
GRE – The DVM program does not require applicants to take the GRE and will not be evaluated as part of the admissions process if submitted.
Requirements for Admission
Prospective applicants need a strong foundational knowledge base and well-developed interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities that cultivate personal and professional integrity and professional growth and behavior.
Admission requirements can be split into two parts: Academic Factors and Nonacademic Factors
