{"id":4836,"date":"2022-08-12T18:28:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T18:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac-new\/?page_id=4836"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:53:27","slug":"vetcamp-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/vetcamp-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"VetCAMP FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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VetCAMP Application and Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Is VetCAMP a competitive camp?<\/h2><\/a>
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VetCAMP is a highly competitive summer camp with an average of 6 applications per 1 camp spot. Applicants are strongly encouraged to utilize the entire character count offered within their application to convey their passion for exploring veterinary medicine, their leadership\/volunteer\/extracurricular experiences, and their commitment to academic success. Strong VetCAMP applicants are those that display a strong ability to handle academic rigor, leadership skills and diverse extracurricular experiences, and thoughtful essay responses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When is the VetCAMP Application Deadline?<\/h2><\/a>
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The VetCAMP 2026 application deadline is April 6th at 5:00pm EST. No late applications will be accepted. If you experience trouble while submitting the application, the VetPAC staff are available to assist with technical errors until from 10:00am to 3:00pm EST Monday-Friday at 919-515-1277.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If I apply, does that mean that I am accepted to VetCAMP?<\/h2><\/a>
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Submitting an application to VetCAMP does not guarantee acceptance. Due to the high volume of applications each year, VetCAMP completes a holistic review of all applications and selects the most competitive students based on their applicant\u2019s demonstrated academic success, demonstrated leadership skills and diversity within extracurricular experiences, as well as thoughtful and thorough essay responses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If I wasn’t accepted to VetCAMP last year, can I reapply?<\/h2><\/a>
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Yes! VetCAMP is a highly competitive camp that cannot accommodate all applicants each year. With this in mind, VetCAMP looks favorably on reapplicants and especially looks for robust answers describing ways that students have improved their academics and demonstrated growth in their leadership roles and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If I have already attended VetCAMP, can I apply again?<\/h2><\/a>
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Campers who previously attended Virtual VetCAMP are eligible to apply for in-person VetCAMP programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campers who have already attended an in-person VetCAMP are ineligible<\/strong> to apply for in-person VetCAMP a second time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the selection process for VetCAMP applicants?<\/h2><\/a>
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Each spring, the VetCAMP Application Committee conducts a holistic review of every complete application received. Application decisions are made on the basis of GPA, the strength of applicant essays, listed animal\/veterinary experience, leadership experiences, and community service. While applications are reviewed as they are received, final rankings of applicants are not created until after the final application deadline has passed and all applications have been reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When will I find out if my application was accepted for VetCAMP?<\/h2><\/a>
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The finalized date for VetCAMP 2026 application decisions will be sent via email to all emails provided in the application on Tuesday, May 11th, 2026 by 5:00 PM EST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requests for early decisions cannot be accommodated as the application committee does not make final decisions until after the application closes and all applications have been reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How many students will be enrolled in VetCAMP?<\/h2><\/a>
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VetCAMP 2026 accepts 40 students per week of in-person programming with a 5 person wait list. Virtual VetCAMP accepts up to 250 students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the age range for VetCAMP?<\/h2><\/a>
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VetCAMP accepts rising high school sophomores (age 15+) through rising college freshmen. Applicants must be 15 years or older by  July 1st, 2026 to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Does VetCAMP accept out-of-state students?<\/h2><\/a>
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Yes. VetCAMP is able to accommodate traveling and out-of-state students through its Overnight Camp option. VetCAMP coordinates housing for any overnight campers through NC State University Housing. Overnight campers will live together on the same floor with VetCAMP Overnight Counselors and are provided with evening activities after camp.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

VetCAMP Schedule and Cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What is the schedule for VetCAMP?<\/h2><\/a>
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The VetCAMP 2026 schedule will be released in January 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When is VetCAMP 2026?<\/h2><\/a>
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