Once enrolled in the program, students will be assigned a program mentor from the Department of Animal Science and a program advisor from the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM).
Qualifying Criteria for ISU CVM Admission via PA - VEAP:
- Complete all prerequisite courses for admission to the ISU CVM.
- Complete a minimum of 30 credits/year with no lapse in enrollment (summer semester not included) while at ISU.
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for ISU CVM admission (pre-vet requirements).
- Maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA throughout the program.
- If cumulative GPA falls below 3.4, student will have one semester to raise GPA to 3.4.
- Student will be dismissed from the program if cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at any time.
- Complete a 300 level or higher anatomy and physiology course or a similar course pre-approved by PA - VEAP mentor
- Students are also highly encouraged to serve as a teaching assistant in ANS 214L (Domestic Animal Physiology Lab).
- Complete a minimum of 300 hours of approved food animal experiences selected with the assistance of your program advisors.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree in Animal Science prior to enrolling in the ISU CVM; however, if a student is accepted into ISU CVM and begins their veterinary education prior to finishing a bachelor's degree, they will work with the Associate Department Chair of Teaching in Animal Science to complete their bachelor's degree in Animal Science/CALS while enrolled in the ISU CVM.