Frequently Asked Questions
Wait List Information Application Process Application Procedures Q: Does Minnesota have a supplemental application?
A: No. We use a behavioral interview in place of a supplemental application. Q: Does Minnesota have an application processing fee?
A: Yes. An $80 application processing fee is due to the college by October 2, 2012. You can pay this fee online with a credit or debit card. Q: Can I submit my application processing fee before October 2, 2012?
A: Yes! You may pay your fee online anytime before October 2, 2012. Q: Can I write a check for my application fee?
A: No, we are only accepting application fees paid online with a debit or credit card. Transcripts Q: Do you need a transcript from every college I’ve ever attended?
A: Yes, including transcripts from any college courses taken while in high school. Q: Can I collect my official transcripts and mail them to the college together, or should I have them sent directly from my school to your office?
A: Either way is fine. If you choose to collect the transcripts yourself, they must be officially sealed and unopened.
Helpful Hint: Send all of your transcripts in one large envelope. Include a self-addressed, stamped postcard with your materials. We will mail the postcard back to you and you’ll know we’ve received all of your materials! Q: Where do I mail my transcripts?
A: Transcripts can be mailed to the following address: University of Minnesota
College of Veterinary Medicine
Academic and Student Affairs Office
108 Pomeroy Center
1964 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108 Q: If I attend the U of M, do I still need to send a U of M transcript?
A: Yes! We are unable to print transcripts for the large number of U of M applicants we receive. U of M students can request transcripts be sent to our office though One Stop Student Services. Q: My name on my VMCAS application is different than my name on my transcripts. Does this matter?
A: Yes! Please e-mail our office at dvminfo@umn.edu if you have transcripts under a different last name than the one noted on your VMCAS application.
Helpful Hint: Notify your colleges if you change your name. Many colleges will update your transcript to reflect your new name. This will simplify our sorting process and assure your materials will be matched up correctly with your application file! Q: Do you need transcripts from colleges attended abroad?
A: Yes! Send all transcripts from each school you've attended, even if the grades were transferred back and are noted on a transcript from a U.S. college.
Q: How do I know if my transcripts have been received?
A: We will contact you if we are in need of any missing transcripts. Unfortunately, we are unable to verify the receipt of application materials prior to this due to the large number of applicants. GRE Scores Q: What is your school GRE code?
A: The institution code is 6904. No departmental code is needed. Q: When do you need to receive my GRE scores?
A: GRE scores must be received by the college no later than October 2, 2012. Q: Do you accept the old version of the GRE or the new version, or both?
A: We accept both versions of the exam as long as scores are within 5 years of application deadline. Q: Can I send send my personal copy of my GRE score report?
A: No. All score reports must come directly from GRE. Please visit the GRE/ETS web site to request a copy be sent to code 6904. Q: How do I know if my GRE scores have been received?
A: We will contact you if we are in need of any missing GRE scores. Unfortunately, we are unable to verify the receipt of application materials prior to this due to the large number of applicants. Letters of Recommendation Q: How many electronic Letters of Recommendation (eLOR) do you require?
A: We require a minimum of three eLORs. If more than three eLORs are submitted, the committee will review up to six. We strongly recommend that at least one come from a veterinarian. Advance Placement and Foreign Credit Q: Will you accept credits taken abroad at foreign institutions?
A: We will accept credits taken abroad if they have been transferred back to a U.S. college and have been noted on a U.S. college transcript with a grade. If courses taken abroad have not been noted on a U.S. college transcript, the courses must be evaluated by an education service (such as World Education Service) for the course to be acceptable. Q: Will you honor Advance Placement credit taken in high school?
A: Yes. We will honor Advance Placement credit as long as it’s clearly documented on an undergraduate transcript. If your undergraduate institution does not indicate this information on their transcripts, we will need to see official documentation from the college indicating they accepted credit towards specific classes. A letter from the college Registrar or an online degree planning printout will work. Other Questions Q: Can I have courses in progress and still apply?
A: Yes. You can have courses in progress fall term 2012 and spring term 2013. If you are offered admission and have spring term courses to complete, your offer will be considered provisional until a final transcript with your passing grade(s) has been received by our office. Please note that we will not accept courses taken in summer term 2013. Q: How do I know if my transcripts and GRE scores have been received?
A: We will contact you if we are in need of any missing transcripts or GRE scores. Unfortunately, we are unable to verify the receipt of application materials prior to this due date to the large number applicants. Q: When will I hear from you after I apply?
A: It takes VMCAS about two weeks to process all of the applications and to send each participating college a file for each applicant. After we have received all of our applicant files from VMCAS, we will send an e-mail to all applicants confirming the receipt of their file. This is usually about two weeks after the deadline. Q: Can my family or friends check on the status of my application, transcripts, GRE scores, etc.?
A: No. Your application is confidential! We cannot release any information to anyone other than the applicant due to privacy laws. Q: When are interviews?
A: Applicants who receive interviews will be notified in January. Interviews will take place in late January and early February. Q: If I am offered admission to program, am I able to defer admission?
A: Requests to defer admission are granted by the Admission Committee on a case-by-case basis and only under extenuating circumstances. The deadline to request a deferral is July 15. Q: Who do I contact if I have further questions?
A: Please send us an e-mail at dvminfo@umn.edu or call us at 612-624-4747. Wait List Applicants Q: Do all interviewing applicants receive a wait list offer?
A: No, only select applicants receive wait list offers. Q: What is the likelihood I will receive an offer of admission?
A: Movement on the wait list varies from year to year. Some years we make many offers to applicants on the wait list; other years we make very few offers. Q: Are there separate wait lists for resident and non-resident applicants?
A: Yes. Resident wait list applicants will be contacted if a resident seat becomes available. Non-resident wait list applicants will be contacted if a non-resident seat becomes available. Q: How often will I receive a wait list ranking update?
A: The first wait list ranking update will be emailed around April 25, 2013. Subsequent updates will be sent periodically throughout the summer until the start of the fall semester, September 2, 2013. Wait list applicants are always welcome to check their wait list ranking by emailing dvminfo@umn.edu. Q: If I am on the wait list and I am offered admission, may I defer for one year?
A: Wait list students must officially accept their offer of admission at which time they can request to defer by the deferral deadline of July 15, 2013. Applicants offered admission after the July 15, 2013 deferral deadline must accept or decline their offer as the deferral deadline has passed. Q: Does my wait list status roll over to next year’s application cycle if I am not offered admission? Do I need to reapply?
A: The wait list expires on September 3, 2013. Wait list applicants not offered admission by that time will need to reapply again the following cycle. The wait list does not roll over to the next cycle. Q: If I am on the wait list this year and am not offered admission, will my application be viewed negatively the following cycle?
A: No. All applicants receive a fresh start each application cycle and are not penalized for a previous, unsuccessful application. Q: Should I complete my FAFSA if I am on the wait list?
A: Yes. You can cancel your FAFSA if you are not accepted to a D.V.M. program.
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