Application and Admissions
Apex College of Veterinary Technology provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled student services, graduate services, and employment/employee services and specifically does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, or disability. Prospective veterinary technology (AAS) students must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED). All applicants to Apex College of Veterinary Technology must provide the following to be considered for admission to the program: • Completed online application (www.ApexCVT.com/app) • Letter of reference from someone who is not a relative o Veterinary professional preferred • Official high school transcript/diploma, or proof of GED, or equivalent o Mailed directly from the high school to Apex College of Veterinary Technology o Must include the date of graduation/completion • Official post-secondary transcripts (if available) o Mailed directly from the institution to Apex College of Veterinary Technology 11 | Page Additional Admissions Requirements and Processes Applications and all required documentation must be complete and received by the Registrar no later than 30 days prior to the start of the quarter of anticipated admission. The application deadline may be extended for programs with openings still available beyond the deadline for application. Contact the Apex CVT office for information regarding admissions beyond the posted deadline. The ownership group makes admissions decisions quarterly in December, March, June, and September. Each academic quarter is limited to 24 students per program. As part of the admissions process students are expected to interview with Apex College of Veterinary Technology leadership and faculty members. The interview is often completed as part of the campus tour but may be completed through electronic communication for students unable to schedule time on campus. Students must also complete a short electronically generated entrance exam – prospective students are scheduled for this exam once all admissions documents (application, transcripts, letter of reference) have been submitted. Acceptance letters are sent to students who have met the admissions criteria listed in the sections above via email. Applicants are also notified if they will be deferred to a future quarter (due to the limit of 24 students per quarter) or if they are denied admission. Applicants who are denied admission, did not complete the application process, or withdrew their application may reapply by following the admissions guidelines for first time applicants.
Placement Testing
Students already working in the veterinary medical field have the option of taking a placement test to determine if their working knowledge is advanced enough to allow equivalent credit for a course. To qualify for placement testing, students need to meet the following requirements: • Minimum of five years of experience working in veterinary medicine • Ability to obtain and submit two letters of reference from credentialed veterinary medical professionals (veterinarian or credentialed veterinary technician) who are familiar with the student’s work Students meeting requirements would be eligible to sit for an examination modeled after the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). The subject sections in the placement test are matched to courses in the Apex College of Veterinary Technology progression for the Veterinary Technology program. A score of 80% or better on any section allows successful placement for matched courses. Passing scores would show similarly to transfer credits but would not carry letter grades to impact GPA.
