Program Overview

Admission to the DVM Program

The DVM program at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has a competitive admission process.

Admission Requirements

A complete application consists of:

• The completed application form
• The application fee
• Post-secondary transcripts submitted by all academic institutions attended
• MCAT Score released to the University of Calgary
• Proof of Alberta residency documents, including a current Alberta Driver’s License or Alberta Identification Card, and a valid Alberta Health Care card
• Signed Declaration
• Three received references, including:
  • Identification and contact information of the three references, including two professional references and one personal reference
  • Referees must include an instructor at a post-secondary institution, a supervisor from a work/volunteer setting, and a personal reference who is a non-relative or close friend
  • Referees will be contacted directly and provided with a pre-set list of questions that will be used to determine the applicant’s suitability for Veterinary Medicine

Admission Timeline

The admission timeline for the UCVM Class of 2030 is as follows:

• Oct. 3, 2025: Application cycle opens
• Nov. 28, 2025: Application deadline, with no extensions granted for any reason
• Nov. 28, 2025: MCAT Scores to be released to the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
• Jan. 16, 2026: Deadline to receive transcripts from Fall 2025 semester
• Feb. 2026: Evaluation of applications and file review
• Feb. 23, 2026: Interview (MMI) invitations sent out via email
• March 13, 2026: Essay portion of the interview process
• March 14, 2026: Interview day – Multiple Mini-Interview (online)
• April 9, 2026: Casper Test Date
• April - May 2026: Evaluation of data by the Admissions Committee
• May 2026: Approval of invitation list for Class of 2030
• May 15, 2026: Deadline to receive transcripts from Winter 2026 semester
• May 22, 2026: Initial offers of admission made to successful applicants, pending receipt of final transcripts

Application Manual

The Application Manual for the 2025/2026 admission cycle (Class of 2030) is available.

List of Acceptable Courses

A list of acceptable courses from different universities is available.

Understanding the Admission Process

The admission process involves a comprehensive evaluation of applications, including the review of transcripts, MCAT scores, and references.

Admissions Statistics

Admissions statistics for the 2023/2024 cycle are available, with statistics for the 2025/2026 cycle coming soon.

Declaration of Applicant

Applicants must sign a declaration as part of the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions

A list of frequently asked questions is available to provide additional information to applicants.