Admission Timeline
A complete application consists of:
- The completed application form,
- The application fee,
- Post-secondary transcripts submitted by all academic institutions attended,
- MCAT Score released to the University of Calgary,
- Proof of Alberta residency documents. Either in the form of a current Alberta Driver’s License, or Alberta Identification Card, and a valid Alberta Health Care card, both are required,
- Signed Declaration,
- Three (3) received references.
- Identification and contact information of the three (3) references, including two professional references, and one personal reference.
- Referees must include an instructor at a post-secondary institution, a supervisor from a work/volunteer setting, and a personal reference who is a non-relative or close friend.
- Referees will be contacted directly and provided with a pre-set list of questions that will be used to determine the applicant’s suitability for Veterinary Medicine.
- CASPer Score
As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that the UCVM Admissions Office receives all of the required documents by the stated deadlines.
Because of the competitive nature of the selection procedures, deadlines are strictly enforced. All relevant documentation must be provided by the specified deadlines.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications and supporting documents are only used for the current application cycle. A new, complete application will be required for any future applications. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that the UCVM Admissions Office receives all of the required documents by the stated deadlines.
Oct. 1, 2026
Application cycle for the UCVM Class of 2031 will open.
Nov. 30, 2026
Application deadline. No extensions will be granted FOR ANY REASON. MCAT Scores to be released to the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine on or before November 30, 2026 deadline.
Jan. 7, 2027
New for this application cycle All applicants will need to write the CASPer test and have their scores available before the end of January 2027.
Jan. 15, 2027
Deadline to receive transcripts from Fall 2026 semester.
Feb.
Jan – Feb 2027: Evaluation of applications and file review.
Feb. 22, 2027
(approx.)
Interview (MMI) invitations sent out via email on or before this date.
March 12, 2027
Essay: Invited applicants to write the essay portion of the interview process.
March 13, 2027
Interview day – Multiple Mini-Interview (online).
May
April - May: Evaluation of data by the Admissions Committee.
First Week of May: Approval of invitation list for Class of 2031.
May 14, 2027
Deadline to receive transcripts from Winter 2027 semester.
Initial offers of admission made to successful applicants, pending receipt of final transcripts.
May 18, 2027
(approx.)
to
May 28, 2027
(approx.)
Initial offers of admission made to successful applicants.
Deadline to respond and pay to offers of admission.
First waitlist offers sent out.
Sept.
Mid September to October (approx.) - Application and Applicant Manual will be available for the 2027/2028 application cycle Class of 2032.