Resources to Prepare for Veterinary School

These resources are for students and alumni preparing to apply to veterinary school after completing their degrees at UCSC. Please note that UCSC does not have a veterinary school.

Resources Overview

• Review the AAVMC resources for students.

Application Process

• Learn about the application process for veterinary schools.
• Learn about the 15 core competencies applicants should be able to demonstrate.

Academics

• View prerequisites FAQs
• Prioritize academics as your overall GPA and science GPA will be important metrics in your applications.
  • See which subjects are classified for the science GPA by VMCAS for the veterinary school application.

Standardized Exam

• Learn about the Graduate Requirement Exam (GRE).
• See what is on the GRE.
• Learn about the test fee and the Fee Reduction Program.

Veterinary School Directory

• Search for veterinary schools (VMSAR).

Data and Reports

• View the admitted student statistics from AAVMC.
• View other AAVMC reports.

Application Portal

• See the VMCAS for veterinary schools.
• Learn about the VMCAS fee assistance program.