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==Location==
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Cornell University <br>
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College of Veterinary Medicine <br>
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602 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/'''<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.vet.cornell.edu/<br>
'''Phone: (607) 253-3700'''<br>
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'''Phone:''' (607) 253-3700<br>
'''Admissions e-mail: vet_admissions@cornell.edu'''<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' vet_admissions@cornell.edu<br>
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Click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/contact-us here] for more information.
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
 
*Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
 
**4 years in length
 
**4 years in length
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Joint program option can be found [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/biomedical-biological-sciences-bbs-phd-program/combined-dvmphd-program/admissions here]
  
Joint program option can be found [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/OADualDegree.cfm here]
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For more information on the program, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/curriculum here]
  
====Admission Statistics====
 
*Over 6,000 application nationally
 
*overall 2,700 enrolled
 
 
For more information on the program, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/curriculum/ here]
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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**One Semester in an Advanced Life Sciences Course
 
**One Semester in an Advanced Life Sciences Course
  
For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/prospective_students/PSPreReqAcademic.cfm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/prospective-students/academic-preparation here]
  
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====GRE (Graduate Record Examination)====
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*Scores cannot be more than 5 years old
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*The best Verbal score and the Quantitative score will be taken into account
  
====GRE (Graduate Record Examination)====
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For more information, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/prospective-students/test-information here]
*Only the Verbal score and the Quantitative score
 
*Scores cannot be more than 5 years old
 
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/prospective_students/PSTestInfo.cfm here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Complete and Submit Cornell Supplemental Application; $65.00
 
*Complete and Submit Cornell Supplemental Application; $65.00
 
*VMCAS eLors (electronic Letters of Evaluation)
 
*VMCAS eLors (electronic Letters of Evaluation)
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**3 to 6 letters
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**At least one veterinarian and one advisor/faculty member
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**Click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/prospective-students/experience here] for more information
 
*Official Transcripts from All Colleges Attended (sent to VMCAS)
 
*Official Transcripts from All Colleges Attended (sent to VMCAS)
 
*GRE or MCAT Scores (sent Cornell Vet College Admissions)
 
*GRE or MCAT Scores (sent Cornell Vet College Admissions)
 
*New York Residents- NY Residency Form
 
*New York Residents- NY Residency Form
 
*Dean's Certification
 
*Dean's Certification
*Combined DVM/PhD Degree Applicants- 3 additional evaluations
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*For Combined DVM/PhD Degree Applicants- 3 additional evaluations
 
*International Applicants- TOEFL & Credit/Grade Conversion
 
*International Applicants- TOEFL & Credit/Grade Conversion
 
*Report if education outside US
 
*Report if education outside US
  
For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/applicants/currentapplicantsnew.cfm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/admissions/application-timetable/application-instructions here]
  
 
====Evaluation Criteria====
 
====Evaluation Criteria====
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*5%    Personal Statement
 
*5%    Personal Statement
  
For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/prospective_students/PSAdmissFormula.cfm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/admissions here]
  
==Timeline 2015-2016==
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*September 15: VMCAS Application Deadline
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==Timeline==
* September 30: Cornell Supplemental Application Deadline
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*May to September 17th: VMCAS Application submission
*January 2016: Decision Letters available electronically (notification via email)  
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*January: Decision Letters available electronically (notification via email)  
 
*February 1st: recommended filing for Financial Aid  
 
*February 1st: recommended filing for Financial Aid  
* March 15th: Dean's Certification due for all admitted students and alternates
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*March 15th: Dean's Certification due for all admitted students and alternates
 
*April 15th: Enrollment decisions and $500 deposit due from admitted students
 
*April 15th: Enrollment decisions and $500 deposit due from admitted students
*June 15th: Official final transcripts due for all students in the incoming Class of 2020
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*June 15th: Official final transcripts due for all students in the incoming Class
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For more information, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/admissions/application-timetable/timetable here]
  
For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/applicants/CATimeTable.cfm here]
 
  
==Tuition 2015-2016==
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==Tuition 2019-2020==
*New York State Residents: $49,950
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*New York State Residents: $37,136
*Non-New York State Residents: $65,250
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*Non-New York State Residents: $54,744
  
For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/financialaid/CostOfAttendance.cfm here]
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For more information, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/financing-your-veterinary-education/cost here]
 
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/financialaid/index.cfm here]
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For information on financial aid, click [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/education/doctor-veterinary-medicine/financing-your-veterinary-education here]
  
  
 
[[Category:Cornell University|Veterinary Studies]]
 
[[Category:Cornell University|Veterinary Studies]]
 
[[Category:Veterinary Studies|Cornell]]
 
[[Category:Veterinary Studies|Cornell]]

Latest revision as of 17:47, 26 March 2019

Location

Cornell University
College of Veterinary Medicine
602 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA

Contacts

Website: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/
Phone: (607) 253-3700
Admissions e-mail: vet_admissions@cornell.edu
Click here for more information.


Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
    • 4 years in length

Joint program option can be found here

For more information on the program, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

Required Courses

  • 1st Year:
    • English Composition or Writing Intensive Courses (full year)
    • Biology (or Zoology) I and II with labs
    • General Chemistry I and II with labs
  • 2nd Year:
    • One Semester of Organic Chemistry
    • General Physics I and II with labs
  • 3rd Year:
    • Biochemistry (half-year; lab recommended, but not required; 4 semester credits)
    • One Semester in an Advanced Life Sciences Course

For more information, click here

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

  • Scores cannot be more than 5 years old
  • The best Verbal score and the Quantitative score will be taken into account

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Complete and Submit VMCAS Application
  • Complete and Submit Cornell Supplemental Application; $65.00
  • VMCAS eLors (electronic Letters of Evaluation)
    • 3 to 6 letters
    • At least one veterinarian and one advisor/faculty member
    • Click here for more information
  • Official Transcripts from All Colleges Attended (sent to VMCAS)
  • GRE or MCAT Scores (sent Cornell Vet College Admissions)
  • New York Residents- NY Residency Form
  • Dean's Certification
  • For Combined DVM/PhD Degree Applicants- 3 additional evaluations
  • International Applicants- TOEFL & Credit/Grade Conversion
  • Report if education outside US

For more information, click here

Evaluation Criteria

  • 25% Overall GPA
  • 25% GRE (verbal and quantitative) or MCAT
  • 5% Quality of Academic Program
  • 20% Animal/Veterinary/Biomedical Experience (supported with letters of evaluation)
  • 10% Non-Cognitive Skills
  • 10% All Other Achievements and Letters of Evaluation
  • 5% Personal Statement

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • May to September 17th: VMCAS Application submission
  • January: Decision Letters available electronically (notification via email)
  • February 1st: recommended filing for Financial Aid
  • March 15th: Dean's Certification due for all admitted students and alternates
  • April 15th: Enrollment decisions and $500 deposit due from admitted students
  • June 15th: Official final transcripts due for all students in the incoming Class

For more information, click here


Tuition 2019-2020

  • New York State Residents: $37,136
  • Non-New York State Residents: $54,744

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here