The University of Missouri requires all applicants submit an application through the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) found at http://www.AAVMC.org.
Requirements for Application
Applicants must meet all academic requirements regardless of degrees held. Among those requirements is a cum GPA of 3.00 achieved from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. When calculating cumulative GPA, grades for repeated courses are averaged not replaced.
Each student must submit a complete application to VMCAS by September 15, 2021 that includes the following:
- An official transcript(s) from all institutions of higher education ever enrolled, including any college courses taken while enrolled in high school.
- Three letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter of recommendation must be written by a veterinarian. None can be written by family, this includes family by marriage. Applicants are allowed to submit up to six evaluations. Additional letters submitted outside the VMCAS application or after the VMCAS deadline will not be accepted.
- In addition to any charges required by VMCAS, the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine requires applicants to complete a supplemental application and pay a non-refundable processing fee of $110. Instructions for payment are available here: https://cvmweb.missouri.edu/apps/Admissions/ApplicationFee/
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