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.
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. 3, 2025
Application cycle for the UCVM Class of 2030 will open.
Nov. 28, 2025
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 28, 2025 deadline.
Jan. 16, 2026
Deadline to receive transcripts from Fall 2025 semester.
Feb.
Jan – Feb 2026: Evaluation of applications and file review.
Feb. 23, 2026
Interview (MMI) invitations sent out via email on or before this date.
March 13, 2026
Essay: Invited applicants to write the essay portion of the interview process.
March 14, 2026
Interview day – Multiple Mini-Interview (online).
April 9, 2026
Applicants invited for interview will write the online Casper test.
Casper Test Date: April 9, 2026
May
April - May: Evaluation of data by the Admissions Committee.
First Week of May: Approval of invitation list for Class of 2030.
May 15, 2026
Deadline to receive transcripts from Winter 2026 semester.
Initial offers of admission made to successful applicants, pending receipt of final transcripts.
May 22, 2026
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 2026/2027 application cycle Class of 2031.