{"id":6330,"date":"2024-09-05T20:39:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T20:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac-new\/?page_id=6330"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:20:11","slug":"application-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/application-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"872\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.51.25-PM.png\" alt=\"Canine college interns posing with dogs\" class=\"wp-image-8945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.51.25-PM.png 872w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.51.25-PM-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.51.25-PM-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Fall 2026 applications are CLOSED. Spring 2027 Applications will open in October 2026.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The mandatory, in-person Orientation for selected applicants will be Monday (time &amp; date TBA) at CVM LAR.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program has 2 internship opportunities per year: spring and fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Eligibility Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Standing- Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coursework- BIO 181 and BIO 183 are required.&nbsp; ZO 250 or ANS 205 is preferred<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum GPA of 3.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Applications must be submitted via the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/edHYGweby6NPJdJy5\">Internship Application Form<\/a> with the following attachments:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Letter of Intent including your strengths and what you hope to gain from the internship (1 page in length)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tentative class schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unofficial copy of your most recent transcript (transfer students must provide copies of their NCSU transcript and unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be contacted and interviews scheduled prior to final selection. Students accepted into this program will be required to make a semester long commitment to the internship in order to receive their certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>**Applicants applying to VetPAC Internships during the same cycle may only participate in one VetPAC Internship (per semester). Therefore, if an applicant applies to 2 internships during the same cycle and are selected as an intern for each internship, the applicant CANNOT participate in both and must choose one**<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.52.14-PM.png\" alt=\"Canine College interns walking with dogs\" class=\"wp-image-8944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.52.14-PM.png 960w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.52.14-PM-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/vetpac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-09-at-1.52.14-PM-768x496.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-big-fact has-gray-800-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\"><b>Fall 2026 applications are CLOSED. Spring 2027 Applications will open in October 2026. <\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfmZ5jK-jjQXcUpt8kSvVdwNVf8ep3NJLxYoHzc9gV7uzj9iQ\/viewform\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfmZ5jK-jjQXcUpt8kSvVdwNVf8ep3NJLxYoHzc9gV7uzj9iQ\/viewform\"><span class=\"text\">Click Here to Apply <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall 2026 applications are CLOSED. Spring 2027 Applications will open in October 2026. 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