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WELCOME to VMCAS!

VMCAS DEADLINE EXTENSION POLICY

Deadline extensions are subject entirely to VMCAS' discretion, and will typically only be granted in cases of severe VMCAS operational issues, natural disasters (e.g., major hurricanes), or an act of terrorism which disrupts the U.S. Postal Service. All requests for VMCAS application deadline extensions MUST be submitted in writing (via vmcas@aavmc.org) to VMCAS on or before Close of Business, Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 and must provide detailed reasons for the request. Extension requests are elevated and reviewed by the AAVMC Admissions Committee, and outcomes are provided, in writing, to the applicant.

The VMCAS Web Application for 2010 Matriculation Is Now Available!!!

You can now create a VMCAS account by clicking on the link to the right. After creating an account, you should immediately register evaluators for the online evaluation process.

Be sure to thoroughly review information on our website. If you have questions regarding the application process, then please contact the VMCAS toll-free Student and Advisor Hotline at 1 877-862-2740 or email: vmcas@aavmc.org.

Thanks and best wishes for a successful application process!

KEY ITEMS

• NEW VMCAS 2010 POLICIES:
• #1: VMCAS Will Not Supply Evaluations to Evaluators or Applicants or to non-designated schools.
  
  #2:  VMCAS will not send applications to schools for students that have outstanding VMCAS fees.
  
  #3 (related to #2): VMCAS will only accept credit card payment for applications.
  
  #4: VMCAS will not send VMCAS materials to non-VMCAS schools.
  
  #5: VMCAS will provide copies of applications to applicants as far back as 2003 for a $50 administrative / processing fee.
  
  #6: VMCAS will retain Application Data for a Period of 5 years.
• All evaluations are due the same day as the application. Click here for evaluation information.
• Accreditation & Licensure Information: Click here for document

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STUDENT & ADVISOR HOTLINE

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Please remember that the Student & Advisor Hotline is still available Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET to answer your questions. Please either contact us by email at vmcas@aavmc.org or at our toll-free number at 877-862-2740.

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The 2009 VMSAR publication for 2010 matriculation is now available. The VMSAR provides admissions information for all schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, Canada, and international schools.

To Order:

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Bookmasters: 1-800-247-6553

Purdue Press

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We look forward to working with you during the VMCAS 2010 cycle!!

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Best regards,

Shaba Lightfoot, VMCAS Student Affairs Coordinator

And the VMCAS STAFF