Current as of 10/2/2023
- Meet with Pre-Vet, Pre-Health advisor, or email futuredvm@iastate.edu
- Foundational courses completed or planned
- Foundational Courses
- English Composition (3 cr)
- English Composition (3 cr)
- Oral Communication (3 cr)
- General Chemistry 1 + Lab (4 cr)
- General Chemistry 2 (3 cr)
- Organic Chemistry 1 + Lab (4 cr)
- Biochemistry (3 cr)
- Physics 1 + Lab (4 cr)
- General Biology 1 + Lab (4 cr)
- General Biology 2 + Lab (4 cr)
- Anatomy and/or Physiology (3 cr)
- Genetics (3 cr)
- NEW REQUIREMENT – Upper-level (300/3000 and up) Biomedical Courses (9 cr)
- Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (total of 6 cr)
- Electives (total of 8 cr)
*For more detailed information see website. Questions: cvmadmissions@iastate.edu
- Foundational Courses
- 200 hours or more of quality animal, veterinary, or research experience. (Optional experience log below.)
- Contacts for Letters of Recommendation
- 1-3 recommendations are required, 4 highly suggested, 5-6 optional
*For more detailed information see website.
- 1-3 recommendations are required, 4 highly suggested, 5-6 optional
- Prepare for and take CASPer test the year you apply
- Investigate cost of veterinary education
- Investigate possible available scholarships
- Save for cost of application
- VMCAS Cost
- Supplemental application fee
- Cost of visit to Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM)
- Cost of CASPer
- Prepare for application by reviewing admissions information on ISU CVM and AAVMC websites
- Download Application Checklist
Experience Log
(200 hours or more of quality animal, veterinary, or research experience)
This log can help you keep track of the information needed to complete the experience portion of the application. Your reflections listed here may also be helpful in completing the essays required.
Example Experience Log Entry:
Date: 10/15/120
Hours: 6
Site: Happy Hounds Vet Clinic
Supervisor/Mentor: Dr. Becky Smith
Reflection/Comments: Observed a physical exam and dog spay. Learned the importance of a vet’s ability to educate owner about pet’s routine care.
There is no minimum number of hours required to qualify for admission, but students meeting or exceeding the minimum of 200 hours are more likely to be admitted.