NC State University c/o 2030 Applicants

[NCSU CVM]

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Hello Class of 2030 Applicants! (VMCAS Deadline September 15, 2025 - start program in Fall 2026)!

This is the Student Development Office for the College of Veterinary Medicine. As you begin the application process, leave any questions you may have here and we will do our best to get them answered. You are also encouraged to review admissions requirements at the NC State CVM web site.

 

[DVM882029]

Hello! Quick question, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to it but want to clarify, when you calculate the GPA for OOS applicants, is it the GPA at the time of VMCAS verification? I.E. if my GPA at submission is 3.39, that's the one you use to evaluate candidates for the requirements?

 

[NCSU CVM]

Hello! Quick question, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to it but want to clarify, when you calculate the GPA for OOS applicants, is it the GPA at the time of VMCAS verification? I.E. if my GPA at submission is 3.39, that's the one you use to evaluate candidates for the requirements?

Yes, we use the GPA calculation at the time we clear the application for committee review. For OOS applicants, that mostly happens Sep 1 - Oct 15.

 

[NCSU CVM]

The VMCAS 2026 Important Dates

• VMCAS 2026 Cycle Applicant Portal will launch on 1/22/2025
• Designations available to applicants 5/8/2025
• Submission Deadline 9/15/2025

 

[NCSU CVM]

Save the Date - NC State CVM Open House
Saturday
March 8, 2025
9am to 3pm

 

[NCSU CVM]

2025 Admissions Cycle Update
2099 Total Applications
1671 Non-Resident (OOS)
0428 NC Resident (IS)

 

[NCSU CVM]

NOTE - CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS: *Beginning with applicants for the Class of 2030 (2026 admissions cycle), animal nutrition will no longer be required, and students will be required to fulfill only four semester hours of physics.*

 

[lee315]

Does the admissions committee read every recommendation letter for each applicant?

Also if I’m reapplying, how much info do you guys see from my previous application cycle, for instance if I change my focus pick from large animal to small animal would you know that? Just curious about the process

Thanks for your help !

 

[NCSU CVM]

Does the admissions committee read every recommendation letter for each applicant?

Also if I’m reapplying, how much info do you guys see from my previous application cycle, for instance if I change my focus pick from large animal to small animal would you know that? Just curious about the process

Thanks for your help !

Yes, the NC State DVM Admissions Committee reads all letters of recommendation submitted on behalf of an applicant.

The Admissions Committee only reads the application submitted for the current cycle. It doesn't reference applications from previous cycles.

 

[NCSU CVM]

REMINDER - NC State CVM Open House
Saturday (Tomorrow)
March 8, 2025
9am to 3pm

 

[basille]

Hello!
I noticed that the microbiology prereq had the following update:

NOTICE ***Starting spring of 2025 - MB 251 will be the required General Microbiology Course and MB252/254 will be the new labs.***

Does this mean that MB 251 + MB252/254 will be an acceptable course to fill the Microbiology requirement in addition to the courses already approved?

 

[NCSU CVM]

Hello!
I noticed that the microbiology prereq had the following update:

NOTICE ***Starting spring of 2025 - MB 251 will be the required General Microbiology Course and MB252/254 will be the new labs.***

Does this mean that MB 251 + MB252/254 will be an acceptable course to fill the Microbiology requirement in addition to the courses already approved?

MB 251, with labs MB 252/254, are the new NC State undergraduate microbiology course(s) that will fulfill the prerequisite. We will still accept MB 351 and MB 411 (and associated labs) if an applicant has already completed them for the prerequisite.

 

[NCSU CVM]

Program selection and application submission will be available in VMCAS from May 8, 2025 for the 2026 Admissions Cycle.

 

[lee315]

How much weight does picking a focus group carry on the application?
I love large or mixed animal medicine but I work mostly in small animal right now, so I’m conflicted on whether to pick small animal or mixed animal based on experience, especially because I feel like peoples minds change during vet school?

Would picking mixed or small animal hurt my application at all?

 

[NCSU CVM]

How much weight does picking a focus group carry on the application?
I love large or mixed animal medicine but I work mostly in small animal right now, so I’m conflicted on whether to pick small animal or mixed animal based on experience, especially because I feel like peoples minds change during vet school?

Would picking mixed or small animal hurt my application at all?

The admissions committee doesn't place weight on any area of the application. The packet receives full consideration of the information presented in a holistic manner.

 

[TheShepherdGirl]

Hello! For prerequisites, are online labs accepted? I am aiming to take Organic Chemistry 2, but I need to get the lab portion of Organic Chemistry 1 completed prior. None of my nearby schools allow for the lab portion to be taken on its own (I had taken a lecture-only Organic Chemistry 1), and I need it done before the fall to complete all prerequisites in time for applications. The only way I could do this is through the UNE online program, which offers an Organic Chemistry 1 Lab on its own over the summer, but I want to ensure it will be accepted first! I understand it is a bizarre situation, so I greatly appreciate your help!

 

[lee315]

Would it be okay to have two letter Recs from the same hospital, with slightly different perspectives? Or would that be seen as basically the same recommendation

 

[NCSU CVM]

Hello! For prerequisites, are online labs accepted? I am aiming to take Organic Chemistry 2, but I need to get the lab portion of Organic Chemistry 1 completed prior. None of my nearby schools allow for the lab portion to be taken on its own (I had taken a lecture-only Organic Chemistry 1), and I need it done before the fall to complete all prerequisites in time for applications. The only way I could do this is through the UNE online program, which offers an Organic Chemistry 1 Lab on its own over the summer, but I want to ensure it will be accepted first! I understand it is a bizarre situation, so I greatly appreciate your help!

The NC State DVM Program accepts prerequisites completed in a classroom, lab or online at any regionally accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

 

[NCSU CVM]

Would it be okay to have two letter Recs from the same hospital, with slightly different perspectives? Or would that be seen as basically the same recommendation

Three (3) recommendations are required using the VMCAS Electronic Evaluation system (eLOR). Each evaluator should include a written narrative that supports his or her overall evaluation of the applicant. Applicants must submit letters through the eLOR system. Although VMCAS allows a maximum of 6 submissions, NC State only requires 3 letters of recommendation and prefers to only receive 3 letters per applicant.

It is highly recommended that two recommendations (2) are submitted by veterinarians or PhD scientists with whom the applicant has worked in a veterinary or research setting. The letters must describe the nature of the work relationship. The third letter can be from an academic advisor, employment supervisor or other evaluator of the applicant’s choosing who has some working knowledge of the applicant. Applicants should not ask relatives to submit letters on their behalf.

Evaluations should support experiences listed and validate maturity, commitment and work ethic with specific examples. The admissions committee may contact references directly if further information or clarification is required. You will be asked to provide contact information on the NC State supplemental application for veterinarians with whom you have worked who did not provide an electronic evaluation.

Letter writers can work at the same location but should write an individual assessment of the applicant's potential.

 

[happyyellowturtle]

Do you accept "pass" or "satisfactory" for prereqs taken during covid? If so, what specific semesters are included in that?

 

[addie.ed]

Is the last 45 GPA calculated from the time the application is reviewed or the time you will graduate (Sophomore and Junior semesters or Junior and Senior)?

 

[NCSU CVM]

Is the last 45 GPA calculated from the time the application is reviewed or the time you will graduate (Sophomore and Junior semesters or Junior and Senior)?

It is calculated on completed, graded courses at the time of application. The GPA are updated if the applicant is completing coursework during the admissions cycle.

The GPA for the Last 45 credit hours goes back a semester at a time. If a student completed 44 credit hours in his/her final three semesters, the College of Veterinary Medicine would go back 4 semesters to calculate the last 45 credit hours, meaning it may be calculated for 46 hours or more. The Last 45 GPA includes all post- secondary coursework (undergraduate, graduate, professional school, etc.).

 

[NCSU CVM]

Do you accept "pass" or "satisfactory" for prereqs taken during covid? If so, what specific semesters are included in that?

NC State made the following changes to admissions requirements for the 2021 admissions cycle.

P/F grades: NC State will allow a Pass in P/F or Satisfactory in the S/U grading systems for prerequisites completed in Spring or Summer 2020
(a) courses submitted in the P/F or S/U scale will not be factored into the Required Course GPA calculation

Prerequisites completed in all other semesters must be completed for a letter grade.

 

[sksisk]

Hello! I am taking an additional graduate level biochemistry and genetic course in the fall for my masters program. If I do better in those classes are they able to be be used instead of the generic BCH 351 and GN 311 from my undergrad degree as my designated prerequisites or would that technically count as "retaking it" and not be eligible to substitute. I have no outstanding prerequisites remaining, these are JUST for the completion of my master degree.

 

[NCSU CVM]

Hello! I am taking an additional graduate level biochemistry and genetic course in the fall for my masters program. If I do better in those classes are they able to be be used instead of the generic BCH 351 and GN 311 from my undergrad degree as my designated prerequisites or would that technically count as "retaking it" and not be eligible to substitute. I have no outstanding prerequisites remaining, these are JUST for the completion of my master degree.

The NC State CVM will consider graduate level courses to fulfill a prerequisite requirement. If the course meets the requirement, it will be considered on its own and not as a retake of an undergraduate course.

 

[lee315]

Should I put small animal ( GP) or small animal (exotic) as a focus group, I want to do general practice + exotics, is that what small animal ( exotic ) means or would saying that mean I only want to see exotics?

 

[Tech_Penguin]

If we’re interested in clinician scientist and specialty practice, what should I put?

 

[cjackson5351]

Does NC State CVM require interviews this cycle?

 

[addie.ed]

Does NC State CVM require interviews this cycle?

No, "NC State CVM does not currently conduct interviews as part of the application process. Applicants are evaluated primarily based on their application materials, including academic records, letters of recommendation, and other criteria outlined on the admissions page."

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about NC State DVM Program admissions are available here.

cvm.ncsu.edu

 

[addie.ed]

Should I put small animal ( GP) or small animal (exotic) as a focus group, I want to do general practice + exotics, is that what small animal ( exotic ) means or would saying that mean I only want to see exotics?

I would put Small Animal (Exotic), NCSU does not have an exotic only focus area. Small Animal (exotic) is the focus area "Small and Exotic Animal." Small Animal (GP) is the "Small Animal Practice" focus area.

 

[addie.ed]

If we’re interested in clinician scientist and specialty practice, what should I put?

Look into the requirements of each focus area and choose which you are more interested in pursuing in vet school. Clinician scientist is very research-focused and requires summer research during school, clinical conference during senior year, and annual research forums. It also has blocks built into the clinical fourth year to allow for more research. Small Animal Practice is the focus area for both small animal specialty and gp, and requires more specialty rotations during clinical year (5 specialty rotations in SAP vs 1 in CSFA). Clinician scientist students have more freedom to select clinical rotations during 4th year based on their research interests, so should still be able to take any specialty rotations you want.

Focus Areas

cvm.ncsu.edu

 

[NCSU CVM]

Should I put small animal ( GP) or small animal (exotic) as a focus group, I want to do general practice + exotics, is that what small animal ( exotic ) means or would saying that mean I only want to see exotics?

The NC State DVM Program moved to Species Priority areas starting with the Class of 2028 (rising 2nd year students). We encourage applicants to read through the information for a better understanding of how this is incorporated into the curriculum.

Species Priority Areas

 

[NCSU CVM]

REMINDER --- NOTE THIS CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS: *Beginning with applicants for the Class of 2030 (this admissions cycle - 09/15/2025 deadline to start in Fall 2026), animal nutrition is no longer required, and applicants will be required to fulfill only four semester hours of physics.*

 

[NCSU CVM]

Where Do I Find the NC State Supplemental Application?

The NC State supplemental application questions are located within VMCAS, in the NC State portal "Materials Page." Look for the "Questions" tab.

Both the VMCAS and NC State supplemental applications are due on the same deadline - September 15, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.

 

[NCSU CVM]

VMCAS Made Simple

The VMCAS application itself is divided into four main sections:

1. Personal Information: This section gathers your biographical and contact information, citizenship details, parent/guardian information, race/ethnicity, and other relevant background information.
2. Academic History: Here you'll enter details about all high schools and colleges you've attended, including transcripts, coursework, and any standardized test scores (like GRE, MCAT, or TOEFL).
3. Supporting Information: This section is where you provide your essays, letters of recommendation, information about your experiences (veterinary, animal, research, employment, etc.), achievements, and licenses/certifications.
4. Program Materials: This section is specific to the veterinary programs you are applying to. It may include supplementary questions, essays, or other required materials unique to those programs.

 

[sksisk]

REMINDER --- NOTE THIS CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS: *Beginning with applicants for the Class of 2030 (this admissions cycle - 09/15/2025 deadline to start in Fall 2026), animal nutrition is no longer required, and applicants will be required to fulfill only four semester hours of physics.*

Hello! I completed a 4 credit hour course of physics that includes a lab, is it that simple for it to count? It is a 100 level that is not in a series of 2. I was told it would count at a career fair the NCSU CVM attended when I spoke with the representative but the wording on the website confuses me a little as to if this would count.

 

[NCSU CVM]

Hello! I completed a 4 credit hour course of physics that includes a lab, is it that simple for it to count? It is a 100 level that is not in a series of 2. I was told it would count at a career fair the NCSU CVM attended when I spoke with the representative but the wording on the website confuses me a little as to if this would count.

Please send the course description, syllabus and link to course catalog to <[email protected]> and we can review the course for eligibility as a prerequisite.

 

[lee315]

is there a reason the interviews were discontinued?
Also do you think that not doing interviews will make the decisions come out sooner ?

 

[NCSU CVM]

is there a reason the interviews were discontinued?
Also do you think that not doing interviews will make the decisions come out sooner ?

NC State continuously evaluates its DVM admissions process. The pause on interviews allows us to review the efficacy of interviews in the previous cycles.
We anticipate following the same notification timeline as the last three cycles.