LCSVM Admissions

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Minimum GPA of 2.9 overall

Minimum GPA of 3.1 for the last 45 semester hours

Minimum GPA of 2.9 in science and math courses

Only coursework from accredited U.S. colleges and universities will be used to compute grade point averages. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better by the end of the spring semester in the year the applicant plans to enter the program.

Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of relevant experience and an understanding of the breadth of veterinary medicine and One Health. A statement of interest and goals and two letters of reference (excluding family members or friends) will also be considered.

Once the College receives a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA Council on Education, the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine will accept applications in-house for its inaugural cohort of students, and then will begin utilizing the AAVMC’s Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) in January of the following year. Applicants will be directed to review the VMCAS website for additional application instructions.

The LCSVM’s admissions process is holistic, in line with the College’s commitment to innovative approaches in veterinary medicine and education. The admissions process will select and admit students based on their academic capabilities, diverse life experiences, and dedication to veterinary medicine. The goal is to admit a diverse group of students who will contribute meaningfully to the veterinary profession.

The LCSVM is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment and seeks applicants who will contribute to the College’s mission of advancing animal healthcare and shaping the future of veterinary education.

Applicants to the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine must fulfill the following science prerequisites:

General Biology with lab (4 credit hours)

General Microbiology with lab (4 credit hours)

Genetics (3 credit hours)

Animal Nutrition or Feeds and Feeding (3 credit hours, not required but preferred)

General Chemistry with lab (8 credit hours)

Organic Chemistry with lab (8 credit hours)

Biophysics or Physics (8 credit hours)

Biochemistry (3 credit hours)

Statistics (3 credit hours)

General Education Prerequisites

The following general education courses are required:

Speech Communication (3 credit hours)

English Composition (6 credit hours)

The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine will not charge out-of-state tuition. The tuition and fees for the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine will be $27,500 per trimester, with a total of 9 trimesters for completion of the program.