Timetables for the Regular Application Cycle


Class of 2029 (2024-2025 application)

Date Event
January 2024 January 16: VMCAS Application goes live.
May 2024
  • May 9: Designate Veterinary Colleges.
September 2024
  • September 16:
    • VMCAS Electronic application deadline (including the embedded Cornell Supplemental section), official transcripts from all colleges attended, and all eLors.
    • TOEFL Scores (International Applicants if English is not first language).
    • If a NYS resident, NYS Residency Form completed online.
January 2025 Decision letters available electronically (notification via email).
February 2025
  • February 1: We recommend that all financial aid paperwork is completed (FAFSA & CSS Profile Form).
  • Information sessions for admitted students and alternates (dates TBD).
March 2025 March 15: Dean's Certification due for all admitted students and alternates.
April 2025 April 15: Deadline for enrollment decisions and $500 deposit due from admitted students accepting our offer.
June 2025 June 15: Official final transcripts due for all students in the incoming Class of 2029 (with all outstanding prerequisite course work completed).

Class of 2030 (2025-2026 application)

Date Event
January 2025 Late January: VMCAS Application goes live.
May 2025
  • Mid-May: Designate Veterinary Colleges
September 2025
  • September 15:
    • VMCAS Electronic application deadline (including the embedded Cornell Supplemental section), official transcripts from all colleges attended, and all eLors.
    • TOEFL Scores (International Applicants if English is not first language).
    • If a NYS resident, NYS Residency Form completed online.
January 2026 Decision letters available electronically (notification via email).
February 2026
  • February 1: We recommend that all financial aid paperwork is completed (FAFSA & CSS Profile Form).
  • Information sessions for admitted students and alternates.
March 2026 March 15: Dean's Certification due for all admitted students and alternates.
April 2026 April 15: Deadline for enrollment decisions and $500 deposit due from admitted students accepting our offer.
June 2026 June 15: Official final transcripts due for all students in the incoming Class of 2030 (with all outstanding prerequisite course work completed).