Students should consult early with Dr. Pomeroy-Black in addition to their primary advisors. The pre-veterinary student should take the Principles of Biology sequence as early as possible to provide flexibility in course selection moving forward. 

The specific requirements of each veterinary school differs, so the pre-veterinary students should become research their school(s) of interest. The minimum requirements set by most veterinary medicine schools are as follows:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0.  The competitive GPA is 3.5-3.7.
• Ethos courses, including English, social/behavioral science, history, religion, and fine arts
• Completion of the following courses, with a "C" or better:
  • Principles of Biology I and II
  • Advanced Biology courses (at least two courses at the 3000-level)
  • General Chemistry I and II
  • Organic Chemistry I and II
  • Biochemistry I
  • Physics I
• Leadership in campus and/or community organizations
• Letters of evaluation

Recommended Advanced Biology courses at the 3000 level include: Genetics, Cell Physiology, Embryology, Histology, and Immunology. 

Veterinary schools expect applicants to have exposure to diverse fields of veterinary medicine, such as small animal, large animal, and exotics, under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.  Students should keep records of dates, duration, and types of experience when participating in shadowing or paid work in an animal setting. 

If required by the veterinary school, students should submit their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores no later than September of the year preceding the year of desired entry.