January 22, 2025
VMCAS Application Opens
Start your VMCAS application. Transcripts and eLORs should be submitted to VMCAS as soon as possible.
MAY 8, 2025
UFCVM Program Opens
Start to complete our listed program requirements in your VMCAS application.
August 15
Recommended VMCAS Deadline
Recommended VMCAS deadline to submit a complete application with all application materials (official transcripts and eLORS).
September 15, 2025
VMCAS Application Deadline
Deadline to submit your VMCAS application with all application materials.
September 15, 2025
UF Professional Application Deadline
Deadline to submit your UF Professional Application.
May-October
Verification of Applications
Applications are verified by VMCAS and processed by the UFCVM Office of Admissions.
May-November
Review of Applications
The UFCVM Admissions Committee reviews applications.
December
Applicant Decisions
All applicants in the pool are emailed with an application status update.
January
Candidate Interviews
Selected candidates are emailed with instructions about the Virtual Interview process conducted via Zoom.
february
Applicant Decisions
Admission notifications emailed to selected applicants.
march
DVM Preview Days
Selected candidates are invited to attend one of our DVM Preview Days to visit our campus.
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-July
Online Orientation
Newly admitted students complete their online orientation via Canvas to prepare for the fall semester.
August
Student Orientation Week
Admitted students begin their on-campus orientation and first year veterinary experience (FYVE) in Gainesville.
August
Start of Vet School Program
The fall semester starts at the College of Veterinary Medicine campus.
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