Auburn Veterinary DVM Admissions Guide (2027)

Quick facts

• Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), four years.
• Location: Auburn, Alabama.
• Application: VMCAS plus an Auburn processing fee.
• VMCAS deadline: September 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for the Fall 2027 cycle.
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 for Alabama and Kentucky residents; 3.4 for at-large applicants.
• Veterinary experience: at least 500 hours in a clinical setting with one or more veterinarians.
• Testing: the GRE is not used.
• Recommendations: three, including one from a licensed practising veterinarian.
• Interview: 30-minute virtual interview with Admissions Committee members.
• Seats: 41 Alabama, 38 Kentucky contract and 51 at-large; international and transfer applicants are not admitted. Auburn application information Auburn residency and seats

Admission requirements

Auburn requires biological and physical science prerequisites with grades of C- or higher. The published science set covers 37 semester hours across biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry and two approved science electives. Applicants may have no more than three science prerequisites outstanding when they apply, and all prerequisites must be completed by June 15 before Fall 2027 entry. Applicants who will not hold a four-year degree by that date must also complete Auburn's listed core requirements. Auburn prerequisite courses

Minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0 for Alabama and Kentucky residents and 3.4 for at-large applicants. Auburn calculates overall, science and most-recent-60-credit trend GPAs and includes coursework from every college attended. At least 500 clinical hours working with one or more veterinarians are required. Auburn academic and experience requirements

A complete application uses VMCAS, transcripts from every college awarding credit, three recommendations and Auburn's processing fee. One recommendation must come from a licensed practising veterinarian; the other two should come from an employer, professor or adviser familiar with the applicant. Auburn does not use the GRE. The college says it does not admit international applicants or transfers from another veterinary college. Auburn application requirements Auburn residency policy

Important dates

The VMCAS 2026-27 cycle for Fall 2027 entry opened January 22, 2026 and closes September 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. VMCAS recommendations are also due September 15, 2026. Auburn says late applications are not accepted and will not process an application until its processing fee is received. AAVMC VMCAS 2027 guide Auburn application information

No more than three science prerequisites may remain outstanding at application, and all prerequisites must be completed by June 15 before Fall 2027 entry. Kentucky applicants should contact KHEAA before October 1 to document residency for the contract-space programme. Auburn prerequisite and Kentucky instructions

Auburn's current public sources do not publish the processing-fee deadline, Fall 2027 interview dates, offer dates, deposit deadline, orientation or class-start date.

How selection works

Auburn describes a three-part admissions process: objective review of academic credentials, subjective review of personal credentials and animal or veterinary work experience, and a personal interview. Academic review includes overall, science and most-recent-60-credit trend GPAs. Qualified applicants are then invited to interview. Auburn evaluation process

The college publishes 41 priority seats for Alabama residents, 38 Kentucky contract seats and 51 at-large seats. It does not publish numerical weights for academic review, experience, recommendations or the interview; nor does it publish committee voting, decision categories or wait-list ordering. Auburn residency and seats

Interview details

Confirmed

Qualified applicants complete a 30-minute virtual interview with members of Auburn's Admissions Committee. Auburn says the interview helps the committee understand the applicant's communication skills, depth and breadth of experience working with veterinarians, and professional potential. Auburn interview description

Not published

The current official source does not publish Fall 2027 interview dates, the number of interviewers, the video platform, question types, interviewer file access, preparation time, scoring rubric, numerical weight, accommodations process, decision timing or technical-support arrangements.

Who this program may suit

Auburn may suit applicants prepared for a four-year, broad-based DVM curriculum that uses a systems approach and combines classroom, laboratory, case-based and clinical learning. The programme requires substantial veterinary exposure before application, so applicants should be ready to explain what they learned across at least 500 clinical hours rather than only listing activities. Auburn DVM programme Auburn application information

Residency materially affects the applicant pool: Auburn allocates 41 seats to Alabama residents, 38 through its Kentucky contract and 51 to at-large applicants. International and transfer applicants are not admitted. Auburn's current programme page says the college is AVMA Council on Education accredited and that its next site visit is scheduled for 2026; applicants can review the current status directly before committing. Auburn residency and seats Auburn accreditation statement

Practice and next step

Record a response about feedback from a veterinarian, supervisor or teammate that changed how you approached animal care, communication or responsibility. Review whether you state the feedback clearly, explain the specific adjustment you made and give evidence that the change improved your work. Then record a second attempt with the main point earlier, less repetition and a clearer link to your professional growth.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA does Auburn require for Fall 2027 DVM entry?

The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0 for Alabama and Kentucky residents and 3.4 for at-large applicants.

How much veterinary experience is required?

Auburn requires at least 500 hours working in a clinical setting with one or more veterinarians.

Is a bachelor's degree required?

Not necessarily. Applicants without a four-year degree by June 15 before entry must complete Auburn's additional core-course requirements alongside the science prerequisites.

Does Auburn require the GRE?

No. Auburn says the GRE is not used to assess DVM applicants.

What is the Auburn DVM interview format?

Qualified applicants complete a 30-minute virtual interview with Admissions Committee members. Auburn does not publish the number of interviewers, question types or scoring rubric.

Does Auburn admit international or transfer applicants?

No. Auburn's current residency page says the college does not admit international applicants or transfers from another veterinary college.

Sources

Verified August 23, 2026. Current official sources: Auburn DVM application, requirements, evaluation and interview, Auburn prerequisite courses, Auburn residency, seats and applicant restrictions, Auburn DVM programme and accreditation statement and AAVMC VMCAS 2027 Applicant Guide.