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DVM Program
How many applications are submitted? How many applicants are accepted?
| Year | Applied | NC Residents | Non-Residents |
| 2003 (class of 2007) | 515 | 200 | 315 |
| 2004 (class of 2008) | 514 | 173 | 341 |
| 2005 (class of 2009) | 564 | 194 | 370 |
| 2006 (class of 2010) | 600 | 220 | 380 |
| 2007 (class of 2011) | 493 | 200 | 293 |
| 2008 (class of 2012) | 482 | 177 | 305 |
We accept 62 NC residents and 18 non-residents each year.
What is the average GPA and GRE score for admitted applicants?
For the class of 2012 (admissions cycle 2008 both resident and nonresident applicants), average GPA and GRE scores were:
| GPA Required | GPA Last 45 | GPA Cumulative | GRE Total |
| 3.65 | 3.73 | 3.64 | 1188 |
| GRE Verbal | GRE Quantitative | GRE Analytical |
| 518 | 665 | 4.33 |
How long is the DVM program? Is there anything shorter leading to a career in veterinary medicine (aside from a DVM program)?
The DVM professional curriculum is a four-year daytime, fulltime program. Central Carolina Community College (http://www.cccc.edu/) in Sanford, NC offers an associate’s degree in Veterinary Medical Technology.
What do most students major in during undergraduate study? What undergraduate majors do you prefer?
Biology (33%), Animal Science (27%), Zoology (11%), Chemistry (2%), Other (27%). "Pre-vet" is not a major; it is a track that can be chosen within a major. Pre-vet students can be any major they choose, and the required pre-professional courses can be obtained through the curricula of a number of fields of study.
What is the average age of our students? What are some demographic characteristics of the student body?
The average age of our students is approximately 24.
Students range in age from 21 to 52.
Thirty (30) percent are married.
Residency: 22 States and 60 NC Counties 7% from Pennsylvania or New York 4% from Florida or Massachusetts 26% Wake County 22% from Durham, Forsyth, Johnston, Orange, Guilford, and Mecklenburg counties
How do I apply for NC Residency?
Please visit http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/uga/residenc.htm to learn more.
Can applicants from border states, such as South Carolina, apply as residents to NC State?
No. North Carolina doesn’t have a “contract state” agreement with South Carolina or any other state.
Do I have to have a Bachelor's degree to get in?
A bachelor’s degree is not required for admission into the DVM program. An applicant just needs to satisfy the prerequisites.
Will a certain course satisfy our prerequisites? What are the prerequisite course requirements?
For the equivalent course at another college or university, check the NC State University catalog at: http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/reg_records/crs_cat/directory.html or ask the advisor at your college. Use the NC State undergraduate course codes to guide you on your assessment if a course taken at your home institution meets our prerequisites.
Where should I take the prerequisite courses?
You can take the prerequisite courses at any accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Courses taken via distance education are acceptable.
Can Advanced Placement (AP) courses be used to fulfill prerequisites?
AP courses can be used to fulfill prerequisites. The applicant’s undergraduate institution must list the AP course on its transcript indicating the number of credits granted. Please note that AP courses are not considered when calculating grade point averages.
Do applicants who are NC State graduates get preference over graduates from other schools? Is it an advantage to be an alumnus of NC State University?
We evaluate all applicants on the same criteria no matter what college they have attended. However, 38% of our students are NC State graduates.
What are the GRE and GPA minimum requirements? What is NC State’s ETS reporting code?
Information regarding GRE and GPA requirements is located at cvm.ncsu.edu/studentservices/admissions.html. The ETS CEEB code for NC State University is 5496.
How can I learn more about applying to NC State’s DVM program?
You are strongly encouraged to attend an admissions information session. An annual schedule is posted on our homepage under the heading, “News and Events,” located at cvm.ncsu.edu/news/. If you still have questions after attending an information session, please contact an admissions counselor to make an appointment (cvm.ncsu.edu/studentservices/).
What classes should I take in high school to prepare to be a veterinarian some day?
We will not review your high school records for admission. However, you should take college preparation courses necessary for freshman admission into an undergraduate institution. You can find information on undergraduate admission at NC State University at http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/uga/freshmen.htm.
How can I improve my chances of admission?
You should meet or exceed our minimum grade requirements for cumulative, required, and last 45 credit hour grade point averages. In addition to academic criteria, you will be evaluated on various non-academic criteria. The Admissions Committee will be looking for students who are academically curious, well-rounded and mature. Students who are interested in veterinary medicine should pursue jobs, clubs and other activities that expose them to the profession and to different species of animals. A diverse amount of veterinary and animal experience is highly recommended.
How do I obtain positions to strengthen my veterinary and animal experience especially if I’m still in high school?
Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact directly with veterinarians with whom they would like to work. The Student Services Office will provide experience information when available and upon request. Some possible locations include:
NC State University's Office of Pre-College Programs
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
High school students should attempt to obtain employment in non-clinical roles such as kennel work in order to build experience for one’s resume. This will make the student more marketable when he/she is old enough to apply for more advanced positions at small or large animal hospitals, etc.
How important are letters of recommendation?
Letters of recommendation are very important in the admissions process. They convey your knowledge of the veterinary profession, the depth and level of your commitment to the field, and the qualities of character that you have shown to the person you choose as your evaluator. We offer a set of guidelines for those individuals writing letters of recommendation at cvm.ncsu.edu/studentservices/info_for_ref_writers.html
Do you require an admissions interview?
No. We do not require an interview.
Do you have a supplemental application?
Yes. You need to retreive the supplemental application from our web site and submit it by the VMCAS application deadline (October 1).
What is the VMCAS application deadline? What is the supplemental application deadline?
The VMCAS deadline is October 1. You will be notified of the supplemental application deadline when you receive the supplemental application.
Does NC State accept transfer students?
Veterinary students enrolled in good standing at AVMA Council on Education accredited or approved institutions can apply to transfer to NC State University. Students will only be considered for transfers into semesters 2-5, at the beginning of these semesters (transfer students must complete the entire third and fourth year at NC State).
To be considered for transfer, the curriculum at the school of origin must be very similar to that at NC State and there must be a vacancy in the class. A complete transcript of all veterinary classes, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a letter of good standing from the dean or academic associate dean at the applicant's current school are required. Transfer applicants should begin the transfer application process by submitting a letter of intent to the Associate Dean and Director of Academic Affairs, stating the reason for the transfer request.
The deadline dates for reception of all materials is November 15 for the spring semester and June 15 for fall semester. If accepted, the applicant will be required to sign a statement that they have not been convicted of, or currently under investigation for, criminal activity (beyond minor traffic violations) or student misconduct.
If I'm currently a DVM student at another college of veterinary medicine, what procedures do I follow to complete an externship at NC State?
Email the following information to Tammy Ball no fewer than 7 weeks in advance of the date you would like to start the externship: name, address, phone number, email address, service area of interest, and intended dates of externship. The list of clinical rotations is available at: http://cvm.ncsu.edu/studentservices/dvm_program/year_4.html
What are the costs of attendance?
Please visit our Money Matters page.
How do I contact the Student Services Office with questions concerning the DVM program?
NC State College of Veterinary
Medicine
Student Services Office
4700 Hillsborough Street, Box 8401
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: 919-513-6448 Fax: 919-513-6197
Graduate Program
DVM Program | Graduate Program | Internships & ResidenciesWhat graduate programs do you offer? Where can I get the graduate program information?
The CVM offers five NC State graduate programs: Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Physiology, Specialized Veterinary Medicine, and Veterinary Public Health. You can apply for a Masters or PHD degree. Please note that you don’t have to have a Master degree to apply for a PHD degree.
All the information about the programs is online. Visit our websites at:
Comparative Biomedical Sciences: http://cvm.ncsu.edu/cbs/
Immunology: cvm.ncsu.edu/instruction/immu/
Physiology: cvm.ncsu.edu/instruction/physio/
Specialized Veterinary Medicine: http://cvm.ncsu.edu/gradprogs/mspvm/
Veterinary Public Health: http://cvm.ncsu.edu/gradprogs/mvph/
What do I need to do if I want to apply for a Graduate Program?
Fill out the online Graduate School application and forward a resume, all post-secondary transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation and GRE scores (if applicable to your program) directly to the CVM Graduate Programs Assistant. International applicants also need to submit an official TOEFL score. Applicants may pay the application fee online with a credit card, or mail a check/money order to the Graduate School at Campus Box 7102.
Information regarding application to the NC State Graduate School is located at www2.acs.ncsu.edu/grad/prospect.htm.
I am an international applicant, where can I get information about student visas and immigration regulations?
Please check with NC State’s Office of International Services at: www.ncsu.edu/oisss/
When is the application deadline?
It may vary from year to year. Please contact us for exact information. Generally, the application deadlines are as follows:
Fall semester June 25
Spring semester November 25
Summer I session March 25
Summer II session May 10
Is there financial aid available for graduate students? What about stipends or assistantships?
Please visit www2.acs.ncsu.edu/grad/funding.htm to learn more about graduate funding. The CVM offers stipends to students. A limited number are reserved for returning students while the majority are used for new students. Applicants are evaluated during the admissions process on the merit of their application. A separate stipend application is not used.
Is there an orientation for new graduate students?
A Graduate Student Orientation is held for new students at Witherspoon Student Center Cinema. It is a general orientation organized by different institutions of the university to familiarize all the incoming graduate students with campus. A handbook will be distributed at the orientation. It includes all the information you need to know about our university, such as transportation, housing, computer services and financial aid. Most importantly, a "check list" will tell you the target dates of important administrative tasks you need to finish, such as when to sign the “Patent Agreement” and when to submit the “Plan of Work,” etc.
In addition, some programs offer a program related orientation. Students will receive notification of the date and time.
How do I get my PIN (personal identification number) to register for classes?
The CVM Graduate Programs Assistant will send out an email to all graduate students once she/he receives the PIN list from the Registration and Records Office. You can call, email or visit him/her in order to retrieve your PIN. Students receive a separate PIN for spring and fall sessions (the summer session PIN is the same as the fall PIN).
How does a new student know which classes to take?
A new student should contact his/her advisor to develop the “Plan of Work” for the student’s curriculum. If an advisor hasn’t been selected yet, the student should meet with the director of his/her graduate program (DGP).
How do I apply for NC Residency?
Please visit: www.ncsu.edu/grad/handbook/section4_6.php to learn more.
How do I contact the Student Services Office with questions concerning graduate programs?
NC State College of Veterinary
Medicine
Student Services Office
4700 Hillsborough Street, Box 8401
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: 919-513-6448 Fax: 919-513-6197
House Officers (Interns and Residents)
DVM Program | Graduate Program | Internships & ResidenciesHow do I apply to become an intern/resident in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital?
Most programs at NCSU use the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP). Applications are obtained online at http://www.virmp.org/. You must complete the application and have all materials in prior to the deadline listed on the website (usually the first week in December).
We recommend that you complete the application and send your supporting materials (application form, transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, etc.) in ONE package as early as possible to the Student Services Office. The AAVC announces the results in early March.
When does my residency/internship start?
Most start July 1,unless a different date is advertised or alternative arrangements are made with your coordinator.
Is there an orientation?
Yes, it is July 1(or the following Monday if the 1st falls on the weekend) or the first day of your residency or internship. You will receive more information regarding orientation once your appointment has been confirmed.
I am an international applicant, where can I get information about work visas and immigration regulations?
Please check with NC State's Office of International Services at: www.ncsu.edu/oisss/
What benefits are provided to residents and interns (EPA post-doc employees)?
Benefits information for EPA post-docs is located at www2.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/epa/epapostdocpolicy.html.
How do I contact the Student Services Office with questions concerning internships and residencies?
NC State College of Veterinary
Medicine
Student Services Office
4700 Hillsborough Street, Box 8401
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: 919-513-6448 Fax: 919-513-6197