How to Apply
Before you apply, carefully read the Requirements page if you haven't already done so.
What You Will Need
| You are applying for... | Send the application through... | Deadlines | Application material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular cycle (general admissions and international students) | VMCAS | September 16, 2024 (Class 2029) and September 15, 2025 (Class of 2030) (full timetables) | |
| Transfer students | Email to Cornell DVM Admissions | June 1 & October 1, 2025 | |
| Early Acceptance pathway | Email to Cornell DVM Admissions | June 1, 2025 | |
| Accelerated BS/DVM pathway | Email to Cornell DVM Admissions | October 1, 2024 | |
| Combined DVM/PhD program pathway | VMCAS | September 16, 2024 (current cycle) |
Just Gathering Information?
- Post-baccalaureate students
- High school students
- High school counselors and college advisors
- Register for a Virtual Pre-Vet or Applicant Roundtable to learn more!
Good to Know
- We do not interview at Cornell.
- If you apply in the regular cycle through the VMCAS:
- Pay only the VMCAS application fee. There is no supplemental application fee.
- IMPORTANT: VMCAS does NOT accept transcripts that are sent by the student or a third party. They have to be sent by the colleges or universities where you took courses. Ask the colleges or universities where you took your classes to send your transcript EARLY, well before the application deadline.
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