UFCVM Applicant Timeline
January 20, 2022
VMCAS Application Opens
Start your VMCAS application. Transcripts should be submitted to VMCAS as soon as possible.
MAY 12, 2022
Apply to UFCVM Program Opens
Complete the listed program requirements.
MID-August
Recommended VMCAS Deadline
August 15th is the VMCAS recommended deadline to submit a complete application.
September 15, 2022
VMCAS Application Deadline
Deadline to submit your VMCAS application.
September 15, 2022
UF Professional Application Deadline
Deadline to submit your UF Professional Application.
September-December
Verification of Applications
Applications are processed.
JANUARY-FEBRUARY
Candidate Interviews
Selected candidates are emailed with instructions about the interview process and instructions to complete the CASPer test.
march
Applicant Decisions
Admission notifications emailed to selected applicants.
April 15 (or next business day if 15th falls on A weekend)
Admissions Offer Deadline
National deadline for admitted students to accept or decline offers of admission. No enrollment deposit required.
may-JUNE
Online Orientation Begins
Newly admitted students begin their online orientation via Canvas to prepare for the fall semester.
August
New Student Orientation Week
Admitted students begin their on-campus orientation and first-year veterinary experience (FYVE) in Gainesville. The fall semester begins.
VMCAS Suggested Timeline
- At least 3 months prior to the deadline, have your letters of recommendation requested, and begin VMCAS application process.
- At least 2 and half months prior to the deadline, have all transcripts from EVERY institution you have attended sent to VMCAS. Consider ordering a copy for yourself to use when entering coursework information on the VMCAS application.
- At least 2 months prior to the deadline you should be monitoring your VMCAS application for receipt of all transcripts and letters of recommendation (eLORs).
- At least 1 and half months prior to deadline you should make sure that all transcripts and eLORs have been received by VMCAS and application fees have been paid.
For more information, visit the VMCAS Quick Start Guide.
VMCAS Contact Information
Student & Advisor Hotline: (617) 612-2884
VMCAS Fax: (617) 612-2051
VMCAS Email Address: vmcasinfo@vmcas.org
VMCAS Mailing Address for Transcripts:
(Only Mail Transcripts! The VMCAS application and eLORs are submitted electronically)
VMCAS – Transcripts
P.O. Box 9126
Watertown, MA 02471