WCVM 2024-2025 (c/o 2029 hopefuls)

[supershorty]

This thread is for discussing applications to Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskachewan in the 2024-2025 (class of 2029) cycle.

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[herdhealthhero]

Hey everyone,

I was just looking over the 2025 Applicant Manual. I noticed in the Full Course Load Requirement it states " all applicants must have completed at least two full years of university courses. The definition of a “full year” for this purpose is a minimum of 24 credits (≥8 one-term/3-credit courses, excluding labs) completed within the regular September to April academic year". I attend the University of the Fraser Valley and I know the credits transfer over differently. However in the regular academic year I earned 25 credits, which included a total of 7 courses. Plus another 13 in the summer from 3 courses. Because I have 25 am I still eligible? Or do the credits transfer over differently, and I am technically ineligible ( because of the 7 courses only). Thanks guys. Any help will be appreciated.

 

[battie]

So you have a total of 38 credits?

 

[JaynaAli]

Hey everyone,

I was just looking over the 2025 Applicant Manual. I noticed in the Full Course Load Requirement it states " all applicants must have completed at least two full years of university courses. The definition of a “full year” for this purpose is a minimum of 24 credits (≥8 one-term/3-credit courses, excluding labs) completed within the regular September to April academic year". I attend the University of the Fraser Valley and I know the credits transfer over differently. However in the regular academic year I earned 25 credits, which included a total of 7 courses. Plus another 13 in the summer from 3 courses. Because I have 25 am I still eligible? Or do the credits transfer over differently, and I am technically ineligible ( because of the 7 courses only). Thanks guys. Any help will be appreciated.

This would be something I’d email the school to ask. They’re going to be more reliable than random people on the internet.

 

[herdhealthhero]

So you have a total of 38 credits?

Yes
And I have emailed them, just waiting for response. Figured strangers on the internet may have something to ease me in the meanwhile lol

 

[battie]

Yes
And I have emailed them, just waiting for response. Figured strangers on the internet may have something to ease me in the meanwhile lol

If they require two years, youd need 10 more credits, which I imagine you're taking right?

 

[supershorty]

You are talking about the University of Saskatchewan program, @herdhealthhero?

 

[supershorty]

I answered my own question.

Please post school-specific questions in their respective school-specific threads, rather than starting an additional thread. You can find the full list here: 2024-2025 Cycle Alphabetic Index of Veterinary School-Specific Discussion Threads

Thank you. Best of luck with your applications.

 

[herdhealthhero]

Hey everyone,
I am just wondering if someone can provide something of an answer regarding competitive GPA cut offs for the BC pool? I know it varies year to year, specifically I am looking at Ag seat cut off. Thanks in advance.

 

[trinabean]

If you guys have questions about wcvm or pre vet in general you could also post them to r/prevetcanada on Reddit which is similar to this

 

[maymalek]

Anyone has news from admission on when they will send out interview offers? I know that the portal says early-mid April, but previous year was April 1st

 

[maymalek]

FYI, I got my interview offer today, BC pool, round 1 🙂

 

[horse3221]

FYI, I got my interview offer today, BC pool, round 1 🙂

What was your GPA if you don't mind me asking?

 

[maymalek]

What was your GPA if you don't mind me asking?

I don't really know how they calculated mine cause I had my BSc and MSc and then all the prereqs, but it's around 79.5 for total GPS and best year 95%. I got an interview last year as well (second round), but got rejected as my GPA was still lower than others. So I'm trying to be hopeful but realistic.
Are you in the BC pool, and you're done with your prereqs? cause if not, don't lose hope!

 

[cici42]

I don't really know how they calculated mine cause I had my BSc and MSc and then all the prereqs, but it's around 79.5 for total GPS and best year 95%. I got an interview last year as well (second round), but got rejected as my GPA was still lower than others. So I'm trying to be hopeful but realistic.
Are you in the BC pool, and you're done with your prereqs? cause if not, don't lose hope!

Hey! I had a first round interview last year as well and didn’t get in. How do you know that the reason you didn’t get in was your gpa? I was unable to get feedback last year

 

[maymalek]

Hey! I had a first round interview last year as well and didn’t get in. How do you know that the reason you didn’t get in was your gpa? I was unable to get feedback for anything.

I asked them, and they said combination of my GPA and experience, but I know for a fact that I barely met the GPA cutoffs. The bad thing is that we never know what's the GPA range and it's really hard to get any information from the admission.

 

[Hagami]

Hello everyone! I’m one of the students who’s patiently (but anxiously) waiting for the WCVM application results. I thought it might help ease the wait for both myself and others if we could share our experiences and backgrounds. Feel free to share yours too, and don’t hesitate to ask me any questions you’re curious about!

 

[puppyluvah]

Hello everyone! I’m one of the students who’s patiently (but anxiously) waiting for the WCVM application results. I thought it might help ease the wait for both myself and others if we could share our experiences and backgrounds. Feel free to share yours too, and don’t hesitate to ask me any questions you’re curious about!

Hey! I’m assuming you had a first round interview, or maybe just finished your second round interview. How did it go, could you describe the experience? I was also wondering if you have any advice for people who will be interviewing in future cycles? Thanks for breaking the ice!

 

[puppyluvah]

I had my first-round interview at the end of April, and I think it’s probably around the time for second-round interviews now too. I felt like my interview went pretty well, but the more I think about it, the more I wish I had mentioned a few things I forgot to say. It felt super quick. Even though it was around 30 to 40 minutes, it honestly felt like 10!

If I had to give some advice, I would say try to get experience in different areas, not just with small animals, but also large animals like cows and horses, maybe even exotics and research. Getting involved in community outreach is also really helpful. The more varied your experiences are, the more you have to reflect on and be able to share during the interview.

I would also recommend staying curious and keeping up with things related to veterinary medicine like reading the WCVM website, news articles, or even peer-reviewed papers. It helps deepen your understanding and gives you something meaningful to talk about in the interview, which can really show your genuine interest in the field.

Thank you very much for the advice! Hoping you get in!