Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
The application for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine consists of the primary application through the VMCAS system. The application deadline is September 15th, with all areas of the VMCAS application completed.
After verification that all admissions and application requirements have been met, each application is forwarded for review. Reviewers consist of admissions professionals and college faculty. Applicants deemed acceptable are then invited for an interview. Interview days generally take place October – February each year. Candidate interviews are conducted by a college faculty member paired with another member of the veterinary profession (this may include another college faculty; alumni; or other veterinarians in public or private practice).
Candidates whose application files pass the file review and interview processes are placed in the acceptable pool from which the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Chair of the Admissions Committee selects the class.
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Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) welcomes international students and their families to our diverse university community.
International Student Services (ISS) is responsible for providing support and assistance in immigration advising, maintaining immigration status, maintaining information and documents on foreign students and their dependents in the Student and exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), staying current with rules and regulations and interpreting and applying the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security.
Western University of Health Sciences has approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students eligible to receive VA educational benefits. The School Certifying Officials that are located on the Pomona, California campus assist all students who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.
Upcoming Events
Beyond Access: Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Health Professions
Thursday, October 1 at 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
Hear from the Director of the Office of Disabilities and Health Policy and a student leader as they discuss the history and mission of disability support at WesternU, the types of academic accommodations and resources available to students, and the importance of creating an inclusive environment within health professions education. The conversation will also provide an opportunity for prospective students to ask questions and learn more about the student experience.
This webinar is open to all prospective students—including students with disabilities who are considering a health professions career and anyone interested in learning more about how students with disabilities are supported at WesternU. If you require reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the event, please respond to this email by September 24th, 2026.
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Your journey to an exciting career in health care is just getting started. Please review the program admissions requirement or request more information and we’ll reach out to you. You may also consider scheduling a virtual advising appointment. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your goals!