Admissions
Qualities of Successful DVM Candidates
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.
The Next Generation of Veterinary Professionals
The College of Veterinary Medicine plans to welcome its first cohort of students in Fall 2026. Applications for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program will open following the successful completion of the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education’s accreditation process.
Learn what courses, degrees, and prerequisites you’ll need to be academically prepared
for admission to the DVM program.
Explore the experiences, skills, and personal qualities—beyond academics—that strengthen
your application.
Complete your baccalaureate degree program at A-State during your Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (DVM) professional program.
Find out how to prepare and submit your DVM application when the admissions window
opens, including key steps and required materials.
Learn how A-State reviews applications, evaluates candidates, and selects future veterinarians
through a comprehensive and holistic admissions process.
Explore an estimated breakdown of tuition, fees, and living-expenses for the DVM program
so you can budget and plan confidently for your journey as a veterinary student.
We provide families, spouses and partners with key insights and supportive resources
to help guide, encourage and engage during your future veterinarian’s journey.
Discover how transfer applicants may join the DVM program, review key eligibility
criteria, and take the next step toward submitting a request for consideration.
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