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.
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November 2026 Experience WesternU
Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard TimeExperience WesternU and discover what your future in the health professions could look like!
Join us on our Pomona, California campus for a day designed to help you explore your program of interest, connect with the WesternU community, and experience what it’s like to learn and train at WesternU.
Start your day with a faculty-led overview of your program of interest, then personalize the rest of your Experience WesternU by choosing from a variety of program-specific and university-wide sessions.
Throughout the morning, opportunities may include:
- Hear directly from faculty about your program’s curriculum, learning experiences, and highlights
- Connect with current WesternU students and hear firsthand about their experiences
- Explore classrooms, labs, simulation spaces, clinical learning environments, and other facilities
- Participate in hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations
- Learn more about the admissions process and how to prepare a competitive application
- Explore financial aid resources and get answers to questions about financing your education
Build your own Experience WesternU schedule and choose the sessions most meaningful to you!
Session Details
Session 1 | 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Faculty Program Overview – Start your day with your program of interest and hear directly from faculty about the curriculum, learning experience, and program highlights.Sessions 2 & 3 | 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Customize Your Experience! Choose from available hands-on workshops, facility tours, student panels, admissions sessions, and university-wide opportunities to build the Experience WesternU schedule that best matches your interests.Session offerings vary by academic program and may have limited capacity.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
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!