Residency

• Applicants must be residents of Texas or New Mexico. Less than 10% of the class will consist of New Mexico residents.

Minimum Academic Requirements

• At least 2 years of full time post-secondary instruction and 48 semester credits from a regionally accredited college or university by the end of Spring Semester prior to enrollment.
• Minimum overall 2.9 GPA or higher in all coursework; minimum 2.9 science GPA or higher.

Graduate Record Examination

• The TTU SVM will not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Animal Experience

• There is not a minimum number of hours required for animal or veterinary experience. We recommend that applicants be exposed to a variety of veterinary careers and animal species prior to application. This will aid in obtaining a quality evaluation (TMDSAS Evaluation Form) and inform the applicant about the profession.

Evaluations

• Three Applicant Evaluation Forms, available from TMDSAS, are required. One evaluation must be completed by a veterinarian.

Pre-Requisite Coursework

• Students must receive a C or higher grade in all required coursework.
• Pre-requisites courses must be completed within the last 10 years prior to admissions. Exceptions to this may be considered on a case by case basis based on a holistic review of other coursework or experiences by the Admissions Committee.
• Courses must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university.
• Coursework may be in progress or planned at the time of application, but must be completed by the end of spring semester of the year of matriculation.
• Advanced placement credits must appear on college transcripts in order to be counted toward required credits. They must have a specific subject title, number, and credits listed to be accepted.