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Choosing to become a VetCat is about more than receiving a higher education.
It’s about choosing to cultivate a life rich with meaningful engagement in the world around you. It’s about the people you’ll meet, the community you’ll foster, the activities that’ll enrich your days and the memories that will never fade.
These experiences help ensure your success in the College of Veterinary Medicine's student-centered, flipped-classroom accelerated program, preparing you to graduate as a leader in the field and deliver exceptional care to the animal-human community.
A New Program with New Perspectives
Since ushering in our first graduating class in 2023, the Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine has continued its strategy of applying a groundbreaking, modern approach to veterinary education.
This includes recruiting students from various backgrounds who bring a range of life experiences, individual learning styles and well-rounded abilities to the program.
What to Expect
From the application process to financial aid resources, here is everything you need to know as you consider joining the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Prerequisites
- 3.0 GPA minimum for cumulative, prerequisite and science courses.
- No more than two prerequisites should be in progress when you submit your application.
- Prerequisites focus on Biological and Physical Sciences, Math, Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Courses must be taken at accredited institutions. Online and community college courses are acceptable.
Application Process
We employ a holistic admissions process. We consider the complete academic and personal history of an applicant, assessing candidates as multidimensional individuals with distinct abilities and experiences and regarding their overall fit with the mission and values of the college.
Tuition
The unique structure of our three-year continuous program allows students to graduate earlier than their peers and be able to earn salaries sooner. See our breakdown of total tuition costs for both Arizona residents and non-residents.
Financial Aid
In addition to government-funded, low-interest loans and federal student aid options, merit and need-based awards are available through the College of Veterinary Medicine’s robust scholarship program.
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