VMCAS FAQs

Yes, applicants must submit official transcripts to VMCAS for their application to be considered. For more details on this process, check out our video “What to Know Before Applying: Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS).”

The transcript ID form is found in the ‘section after you submit a college or university entry.

No, VMCAS applicants should not submit their high school transcripts. Only transcripts demonstrating college coursework are required.

Yes, you need to submit all transcripts, even if the transfer credit is listed on another transcript. For more details on this process, check out our video “What to Know Before Applying: Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS).

Your primary institution is that in which you have or will earn your first undergraduate degree.

Yes, you have to enter all US and English Canadian coursework.

VMCAS considers a course to be repeated if you enrolled in the same course (with the same course title and prefix) again at the same college or university. Applicants must report all attempts of repeated coursework (including those that are currently in progress or planned) and be sure to mark the course(s) as repeated during Enter the number of credit hours attempted for each course, regardless of how many credits were actually earned.

No. 

The VMCAS GPAs factor in all coursework taken, regardless of the college or university and any academic forgiveness policies. See the section on the VMCAS application for more information. For more information regarding VMCAS GPA requirements, check out our video “VMCAS Application: GPA Requirements.”

The VMCAS GPAs factor in all coursework taken, regardless of the college or university and any academic forgiveness policies. If after reviewing your calculated coursework you find an error with your GPA, review the Disputing and Correcting VMCAS Course Subjects and GPAs tab in the VMCAS application.

Programs are not available for selection until May 8th, 2025. You can complete all other application sections before this date.

Your application must always have at least one program selected. To remove a program, click the checkmark next to the program name on the Add Program tab or click the trash icon on the Submit Application tab.

Yes, if the program’s deadline has not yet passed and the application cycle is still open.

Yes, you can submit your application before your transcripts, recommendations, and/or official test scores are received by VMCAS.

Your application status for each program is listed in thesection of the application. VMCAS will notify you when official transcripts, recommendations, and official test scores are received, and when your application is verified.

You must reach out to your program(s) to learn about a school’s admissions decisions. 

We currently only accept payments by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).

• Refunds are not given for any reason.
• Review: Refunding/Withdrawing Your VMCAS Application for more information.