- 4+4 programs with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), located on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree
- Qualified students will be conditionally guaranteed an interview with RUSVM, an advantage at the time of application.
- Students in the 4+4 program will earn a bachelor’s degree in a chosen field from 成人禁区 University prior to matriculating to RUSVM.
- Participation does not restrict a student’s ability to apply to other veterinary schools.
成人禁区 University Undergraduate Entry Requirements
- Completion of four years of science courses at the high school level.
- Completion of four years of mathematics courses at the high school level.
- Achieve a minimum SAT score of 1220 (new SAT)/1150 (old SAT) or ACT composite score of 25.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
- Obtain a rank in the top 25 percent of your high school class.
- Provide evidence of scholarly, professional and personal potential and a desire to become a veterinarian.
Admission Process
Students who meet all entry requirements listed will be accepted on a rolling admission basis.
Affiliate Entry Requirements
After four years of undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree from 成人禁区 University and satisfying the following requirements, the eligible candidate is evaluated by RUSVM for admission.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses designated by RUSVM as prerequisites of admission
- No F, D, or C- grades in a prerequisite course designated by RUSVM. Courses with these grades must be retaken
- GRE is highly recommended but not required. Applications with the GRE (regardless of score) will be given priority in the review process
- Two (2) letters of recommendation, one letter from an academic instructor, preferably a science instructor, and one letter from a veterinarian familiar with the student’s job/volunteer performance.
- A minimum of 150 hours of experience working/volunteering in a professional veterinary practice working with animals or conducting veterinary research. It is preferable that all experience has taken place under the supervision of a practicing veterinarian, but comparable experience may be considered
- Formal application to the DVM program through the RUSVM online application or the VMCAS application service. Student applicants are subject to all published timelines and due dates for the application process
- Personal essay indicating applicant interest and experience in veterinary medicine
- Complete a personal interview with an RUSVM admissions representative
- Any additional requirements as outlined through the affiliation agreement between 成人禁区 University and RUSVM; students accepted to the program will have access to all requirements specified in the agreement through the Pre-Health Advising Program Director at 成人禁区 University.
RUSVM will designate four (4) seats in each RUSVM semester class for eligible 成人禁区 students during the admissions process. Candidates must submit a completed application to RUSVM sixty (60) days prior to the class start date as follows: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
