Application,
Admission Requirements & Criteria, Procedures and Notification
The Purdue University Veterinary Technology Program is a competitive admissions program.
Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) program
Starts in June and constitutes the core clinical portion of the curriculum. The A.S. Degree is required for licensing.
A 3-year A.S. degree option exists for high school students or college students with minimum college credits. It consists of 1 year of general education courses prior to the beginning of the A.S. degree clinical curriculum the following summer. This option is recommended for high school students and applicants who only want the A.S. degree but also want college credits that could apply to other degree options.
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) program
Includes the Associate Degree program curriculum and recommended for high school seniors and high school graduates without college credit. Freshman students admitted to this program begin in August.
Minimum Admission Requirements
High School diploma or GED. A minimum of a C average grade index is required (high school and/or college), with a B average plus upper-third class rank preferred.
Minimum high school prerequisites include:
8 semesters of English
4 semesters of math for AS degree; 6 semester of math for BS degree
4 semesters of science (chemistry and biology) for AS degree; 6 semesters for BS degree
All applicants will be required to submit an Experience Report (provided to the student after initial Purdue application is received - see information below)
Work experience with a veterinarian (volunteer or paid employment) is strongly recommended.
All applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores.
All applicants must be 18 years of age prior to entering clinical courses.
Admission requirements for Graduates of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program wanting the BS Degree (2+2 Program) are listed at the bottom of this Web page.
For questions on admissions requirements and procedures, contact Mr. Al Hefner at the Purdue University Office of Admissions.
Phone number (765) 494-1776. E-mail address: alhefner@purdue.edu.Office of Admissions
Schleman Hall of Student Services
475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-0544
Application Procedures for AS Degree and BS Degree Curriculum
- For students currently attending high school, other colleges, or Purdue University campuses other than the West Lafayette campus
- For students currently attending Purdue University, West Lafayette campus only
You need to complete the general Purdue application form. These forms are available from The Purdue Office of Admissions (Schleman Hall, 765-494-1776), your high school counselor (Indiana residents only), or by clicking on the link below to the from the Purdue Admissions web site (www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/):
Application for Admission must be returned to Purdue Office of Admissions on or before November 15 of the year prior to admission
- For FORMER students of Purdue University
You do not have to complete another general Purdue application form, but only need to submit a special application form for Purdue West Lafayette campus students. You may obtain the form by contacting the Office of Admissions in Schleman Hall at the phone number or e-mail listed above, or click on the link below to download and print out the form.
VT Application for current Purdue West Lafayette Campus Students.
Application for Admission must be returned to Purdue Office of Admissions on or before November 15 of the year prior to admission.
You do not have to complete another general Purdue application form, but need to complete a re-admission application. To obtain the correct form and to make sure the application is properly marked to go into the on-campus application pool, contact Mr. Al Hefner in the Purdue Office of Admission at (765) 494-1281 or via e-mail at alhefner@purdue.edu.
- All applicants must submit an Experience Report questionnaire (mailed to you from the Office of Admissions after your application is submitted). The Experience Report should be returned to Office of Admissions by November 30. You may also download and printout a copy of the Experience Report by clicking on the link below:
- Interview invitees
must obtain three references from a veterinarian, teacher,
and employer using forms provided by Purdue. References should be submitted
to the Veterinary Technology Program prior to, or at the time of, the
interview. All references must be submitted before the end of January.
THE COMPETITIVE ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission is a competitive admissions process based on the following criteria:
Academic ability (overall academic performance with emphasis on math and science grades, SAT/ACT scores, writing skills)
Experience (animal care, veterinary health care exposure, general work experience)
Evidence of self-motivation, self-determination, veteirnary technology career awareness, leadership, and awareness of the VT Program
Each VT Class contains 30 students. There is one class per year.
In December, completed applications (receipt of Application for Admission and Experience Report) submitted by the deadlines listed above are reviewed by the Veterinary Technology Committee. Pre-requisite course requirements for admission to the Veterinary Technology program are verified, and each candidate's Application for Admission and Experience Report is evaluated for academic performance, standardized testing scores, experience working in a veterinary health care environment, animal experiences, and understanding and exposure to the veterinary technology career.
60-65 qualified applicants from the pool of completed applications are invited to an interview during January. Faculty and staff of the Veterinary Technology Committee conduct a 20 minute interview. Attendance at the interview is mandatory to be considered for admission.
After all the interviews are completed, the Veterinary Technology Committee will review all interviewed candidate application portfolios (which must include the three recommendations). The class will be selected and offers of admission will be sent from the Office of Admission in mid-February.
You must return your confirmation of acceptance of the Offer of Admission with the appropriate deposit by the stated deadline. Failure to do so will result in the Offer being rescinded and offered to an applicant on the alternate list.
The Offer of Admission can be rescinded if the student fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic performance prior to beginning classes in the Veterinary Technology Program or if the student is unable to meet the safety requirements for the Technical Standards even with compensatory equipment.
Data on previous class admitted to the Veterinary Technology Program
| Average SAT-math | 520 |
| Average SAT-English | 522 |
| Average ACT-math | 23 |
| Average ACT-English | 25 |
| Average high school GPA | 3.48 |
| Average college GPA (applicants for BS) | 3.15 |
| Average high school ranking | 81.9% |
| Average hours of experience with vet | ~ 325 |
Admission
Requirements and Application Procedures For Graduate Veterinary Technicians
wishing to obtain a BS Degree (2+2 Program)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for the BS degree curriculum (2+2 Program) for Graduate Veterinary Technicians
- An Associate Degree in veterinary technology from Purdue University or graduation from another AVMA-accredited college veterinary technology program is required for admission.
- A 2.50 minimum GPA is required to apply.
- Course-by-course evaluations of transcripts of other programs will be performed to determine transfer credit to be applied to Purdue degree.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- You will need to complete the general Purdue application form. These forms are available from The Purdue Office of Admissions (Schleman Hall, 765-494-1776) or by clicking on the link below to the from the Purdue Admissions web site (www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/):
- This
site also includes instructions for completing your application, and
a questionnaire for estimating Financial Aid
- Send
transcripts of all colleges and high schools attended, SAT/ACT scores,
and application to the Admissions
Office.
- The applicant is encouraged to contact the Academic Advisor or the Program Director (765-494-7619)
For questions on admissions requirements and procedures, contact Mr.
Al Hefner at the Purdue University Office of Admissions.
Phone number (765) 494-1776. E-mail address: alhefner@purdue.edu.
Office of Admissions
Schleman Hall of Student Services
475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-0544
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