Transferring Vet Schools

[DocDVMD]

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I was wondering what the deal was with transferring vet schools. I know not all vet schools accept transfers, and I've personally never heard of anybody transferring, but was curious what you guys might know about it. Does it happen often? Is it difficult to transfer from one US school to another? What would be the advantages/disadvantages?

 

[Ben and Me]

Hey! I met with a prof at NC State earlier this year, and he said that 2 people transferred into the class of 2011 at NC State last year (ie they transferred for sophomore year)--one from Penn and one from a Caribbean school (I think?)

He said that one of the problems is that not all of the vet school curriculums match up, so the transferring kids had to get the 1st year profs to get them caught up over the summer, which some profs are more willing to do than others.

I would imagine that the space available in each class varies though, depending on if people drop out, etc.

 

[rugbychick16]

Students can only transfer if theres room in the class (someone quit or failed out so theres an open spot).
It usually is students from the carribean trying to get back into a US school (we got two of them this semester), but it can be someone with strong personal issues with their previous school or family issues that they must move closer to home to deal with.
Its not very common or encouraged, so its pretty much dealt with on a case by case basis. Most schools that do accept transfers always have some transfer students in every class, so there must be plenty of students always applying for it. You have to have at least a 3.0 and letters of recommendation from your previous professors, a letter of intent, probably some other things that vary from school to school.

 

[feadog]

If you have a copy of the VMSAR available, there is a section near the back that describes transfer requirements school by school.

 

[sumstorm]

Students can only transfer if theres room in the class (someone quit or failed out so theres an open spot).

Pregnancy can also open up a space as some schools will allow a year long 'break' for pregnancy, which will open a space in the current class. Not actually the same as quiting or failing. I assume the same would be true for other medical issues.