The Early Acceptance Program allows high-acheiving, highly motivated high school seniors to earn guaranteed acceptance into the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine upon successful completion of their undergraduate degree at LMU, provided they meet benchmarks determined by the Admissions Committee.
Admitted students can expect to complete three years of undergraduate studies. In lieu of a fourth year of undergraduate studies, the fourth year will be comprised of their first year of veterinary school. Students will receive their Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Health Science (BS VHS) following completion of their first year of veterinary school. Accepted students will save one year of undergraduate study and tuition.
Admissions Requirements:
- Students must complete both the Early Acceptance Program (EAP) and general LMU applications.
- Entering freshmen will enroll in the EAP under the Veterinary Health Science (VHS) program.
- Applicants must meet specific academic requirements:
- Reading ACT ≥ 24, SAT 570-590
- Math ACT ≥ 24, SAT 570-590
- High school GPA ≥ 3.5
- Submit LMU GPA Supplemental Application, including:
- Two letters of reference which must be written by a non-relative, and ideally speak to your character, academic disposition, or any field-relevant experience you have garnered to date. These letters should be submitted by a guidance counselor, science teacher, coach, or employer.
- A 650-word (minimum) written personal statement that details how you chose this professional path and what your professional career goals are.