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Academic Requirements for Application

79 total semester hours in the following areas:

Writing - 6 Semester Hours
English composition is suggested

Speech or technical writing - 3 Semester Hours
*A fundamentals of public speaking course OR a Jr/Sr level technical writing course

Math - 6 Semester Hours
College algebra is minimal level

Biological Sciences - 8 Semester Hours
Biological science courses with labs for science majors

Microbiology - 4 Semester Hours
Microbiology course with lab for science majors

Advanced Science Electives - 12 Semester Hours
Advanced science elective courses may include junior, senior, and/or graduate level courses in the areas such as:

Departmental science-based junior, senior, and/or graduate level courses may also be used to meet the advanced science electives.

Physical Sciences - 25 Semester Hours
8 semester hours of inorganic chemistry with labs
8 semester hours of organic chemistry with labs
3 semester hours of biochemistry
6 semester hours of physics (may be trig based)

Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Fine Arts - 15 Semester Hours
**15 semester hours of any combination of the humanities, social/behavioral sciences, and fine arts courses

* NOTE: To qualify for an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University, the degree candidate must show proficiency in public speaking, computer literacy, and advanced writing skills. Courses to meet these requirements are determined by the academic departments.

** NOTE: To qualify for an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University, the degree candidate must successfully complete 6 semester hrs of humanities, 6 semester hrs of social/behavioral sciences, and 3 semester hrs of fine arts.
Minimum GPA to apply: 2.8 overall; 2.8 required math/science courses 
No grade lower than a C- is acceptable in any required course.

Non-Academic Qualifications

The Admissions Committee of the MSU-CVM seeks to admit students who will be successful not only in the classroom, but also in clinical and/or research settings, and ultimately in the profession. The ideal candidate will possess a balance of these qualities:

Motivation/Self-determination	Integrity
Work Habits	Empathy
Decision Making/Problem-solving Skills	Orientation toward Service
Leadership	Uniqueness
Communication Skills	Maturity

Application

All applicants must apply through the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS). The VMCAS application is available online at www.aavmc.org each June. The deadline for submission of applications and all application materials (including supplemental application, processing fee, transcripts and GRE scores) is October 1*.

*If October 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will move to the first day of business following the weekend or holiday.

Transcripts

Applicants must send a transcript from each college or university attended to MSU-CVM. Only transcripts in sealed envelopes and designated “official” by the office of the registrar will be accepted. This also applies to students currently enrolled at MSU. Transcripts are due October 1* of the year of application.  Updated fall transcripts are due in the MSU-CVM Student Admissions office by January 15.

* If October 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will move to the first day of business following the weekend or holiday.

Letter of Recommendation

The online application includes a Letter of Recommendation in electronic (e-LOR) format. Each applicant should submit three (only) completed e-LORs.  At least one of the evaluators must be a veterinarian. LORs are to be submitted electronically or by mail directly to VMCAS, not to MSU-CVM.  LORs are due to be submitted by October 1.*

* If October 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will move to the first day of business following the weekend or holiday.

Standardized Test Requirements

Applicants are required to submit by October 1 of the year of application scores from the General GRE (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections).

Note that scores must be received by October 1. Applicants should not interpret this to mean that scores will be accepted as long as the test is taken by October 1.

Submit GRE scores directly to the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine at school code 1326. Code 1480 will deliver scores to the university's Office of Graduate Studies, not to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Score reporting typically takes 3-4 weeks during peak season.

It is recommended that the test be taken no later than mid-August of the year of application; preferably earlier.
A test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®) score of 213 is required for applicants whose primary language is not English.

Timeline

The admissions Committee reviews completed applications of qualified applicants beginning in October. Interviews are a required part of the final process. Those selected for interview will interview on campus on pre-assigned dates in January/February.

The Class

The typical size of the first-year class at MSU-CVM is 85 students, approximately half of whom are Mississippi residents. The remainder are non-resident candidates, including five South Carolina contract and five West Virginia contract students.  MSU-CVM also welcomes international students.

Average GPAs for the entering class are normally:

• Overall GPA........................... 3.5-3.6
• Math/Science GPA.................3.5-3.6

Average GRE scores for the entering class are normally:

• Verbal...151
• Quantitative Reasoning...150
• Analytical Writing...4.5

Admission Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to hold a position in the class and will be credited toward tuition and fees at matriculation.

Checklist

Applicants must send the following to VMCAS:

October 1* deadline:
Completed VMCAS application (submitted electronically)
Appropriate application fees
Three completed LORs

Applicants must send the following to MSU-CVM:

October 1* deadline:
Completed Supplemental Application

Supplemental Processing Fee (checks made payable to MSU-CVM)
Complete official transcripts from every college or university attended
GRE score (school code 1326)

All materials for MSU-CVM should be sent to:

Admissions
Office of Student Admissions
College of Veterinary Medicine
P.O. Box 6100
Miss. State, MS  39762
Phone: 662-325-9065 or 662-325-4161
MSU-CVMAdmissions@cvm.msstate.edu

*If October 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will move to the first day of business following the weekend or holiday.