Minimum GPA Requirements
Students wishing to apply to the DVM Professional Program must meet all three minimum grade point average (GPA) requirements:
- 2.90 overall
- 3.10 for the last 45 semester hours
- 2.9 science
To clarify, students with a minimum GPA of 2.90 overall, AND a 3.10 GPA for the last 45 semester hours, AND a 2.9 science GPA have met the minimal qualifications to submit an application (A = 4.00 grade points per hour). Currently, the GRE is not required for admissions into the DVM Program, however, the Selections Committee may require this exam at a later time.
Note: Just meeting these minimal academic standards does not make the applicant competitive nor qualified for an interview.
GPA at the Time of Application
Only completed course work at the time of the application submission will be used in GPA calculation for the selection of interviewees. All course work will be reviewed by the Selections Committee when selecting applicants for entry into the DVM Professional Program.
By state law, only coursework from accredited U.S. colleges and universities of higher education can be used for computation of GPAs.
TAMU calculates a “last 45 hour” GPA*. Students must have at minimum of 45 graded, college credits for GPA calculation.
*To calculate your last 45-hour GPA, start with the last semester you attended college, and count back to the semester in which your 45th hour lands. Add all the grade points for the coursework between the last semester attended and the semester in which the 45th hour lands. (Include all hours in the 45th-hour semester.) Divide (÷) by your total hours taken in the final semesters.
Animal Experience vs. Veterinary Experience Requirements
Animal experience includes caring for and handling animals in a kennel or animal shelter. It also includes any other experience that was not under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, such as FFA and 4-H projects.
Veterinary experience is hours spent working under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, whether in a paid or volunteer capacity in a clinical or research environment. Applicants must have more than 100 hours worth of veterinary experience in order to qualify for an interview.
Residency Requirements
Enrollment in our DVM Professional Program is limited to qualified applicants who:
- are residents of Texas and who are United States citizens.
- are residents of Texas who live in the United States under a permanent residence visa.
- are U.S. citizens or nationals from other states and U.S. territories*
- would be considered Texas residents under section 54.052(a)(3), Texas Education Code.
NOTE: International applicants are not considered for admission to the DVM Professional Program. Consideration may be given to applicants who are Texas Residents and in the timely process of gaining U.S. Permanent Residency and can attain a permanent resident status by January 15th of the application cycle. (Ex. An applicant applies in the summer of 2025 (May 1-August deadline, 2025. They must have permanent resident status by January 15, 2026.)
*U.S. Citizens and nationals, who are from other states, or U.S. territories, and those who would be considered Texas residents under section 54.052(a)(3), Texas Education Code, who have superior credentials will be considered for up to 10% of the positions in each DVM class.
Required Prerequisites
See Prerequisites.
EVALUATIONS
Evaluations are due on the application deadline of August 29, 2025. Information regarding evaluations can be found here and on the TMDSAS website here. Support for evaluators can be found here: Evaluators. At least one evaluator must be a D.V.M. All evaluations must be completed by individuals other than family members.
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS
- **NEW** CHECKLIST
- **NOTE: THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO 11:59 PM (CST), AUGUST 29, 2025.**
