Transcripts from ALL post-secondary institution attended. This is necessary even though credits may show up as transfer credits on another institution’s transcript, you took only one course at the institution, or you took the college credits during high school. Students who are reapplying should send UPDATED transcripts from all institutions.

  • Through Spring/Summer 2024 sent to VMCAS (due 11:59pm EST September 16, 2024)
    • Mail to:
      VMCAS Transfer Processing Center
      PO Box 9126
      Watertown, MA 02471
  • Fall 2024 transcripts sent to ISU-CVM (due January 20, 2025)
  • Spring 2024 transcripts sent to ISU-CVM (due July 1, 2025) – Transcripts sent by student will not be accepted.
    • Email to: (Preferred)
      cvm_transcripts@iastate.edu (may need to indicate 3rd-party)
    • Mail to:
      CVM Admissions
      2270 Veterinary Medicine
      1800 Christensen Dr.
      Iowa State University
      Ames, Iowa 50011
  • Letters of Recommendations (3 required, up to 6 accepted)
    received by VMCAS (due 11:59PM EST September 16, 2024)
  • VMCAS application proofread
  • Communicate any questions or problems concerning your application via the Message Board prior to deadline
  • VMCAS application submitted (due 11:59PM EST September 16, 2024)
  • Supplemental application submitted (due 11:59PM EST September 16, 2024)
  • Supplemental application fee submitted electronically or postmarked by September 16, 2024
  • Casper test complete by last listed test date

Weekly: Check Message Board and Status Page for important information and communication regarding your application.
February 15: Log on to Message Board to check updated status (admit/alternate/deny)