Frequently Asked Questions

The School of Veterinary Medicine is now one of the few schools in the world accredited by both the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) in the United States and Canada, as well as the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the United Kingdom.

Yes, we are AVMA accredited.

Yes, we are AVMA/CVA accredited.  AVMA accreditation includes accreditation by the Canadian Veterinary Association.

No, being AVMA/CVA accredited our graduates are only required to sit the NAVLE, and the specific state/provincial licensing exam, in the state/province they want to practice in. The examination process is the same as all the graduates from US/Canadian veterinary schools.

It is preferred that North American applicants to the four year program have a bachelors degree or the equivalent, but Faculty Student Selection Committee will consider applicants with an exceptional background who have 60 or more credit hours – including the necessary science prerequisites.

The average cumulative GPA is a 3.4 and the average Science GPA is 3.3. These are our averages, we do not have minimums. The Faculty Student Selection Committee also takes into consideration students who maintained jobs and/or extra-curricular activities which may have affected their grades.

No, the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission.

Yes, math courses are included. Science GPA is calculated using biology, chemistry, physics and math courses.

If the class is repeated at the same institution, or at a sister institution with the same course number, the grade of the prior attempt is forgiven. If you resit the class at another institution we do not allow for grade forgiveness

The Faculty Student Selection Committee (FSSC) does not stipulate a minimum number of hours of animal experience. We seek students who are passionate about the study and have undertaken efforts to get a feeling for the essence of the veterinary profession. We encourage applicants to have garnered experience working with companion animals as well as large animals.  Work with other animals like exotics and lab animals, as well as research and regulatory experience, will be considered as additional strong points in the application.

Interviews are conducted by trained graduates from the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) who utilize a virtual platform to accommodate students from all corners of the world. While it is not necessary to travel to Grenada for an interview, we strongly encourage prospective students to take the opportunity and explore our campus and facilities.

Yes, we subscribe to these services. To take advantage of these services, please speak with your undergraduate institutions.

No, the letters should speak to one’s academic ability, sense of community and team work spirit. A minimum of two individual or one committee letter is required and we prefer that the letters come from science professors. For those applying to the School of Veterinary Medicine, one of the letters of recommendations must be from a veterinarian with whom you have worked.

Your admission counselor will contact you to confirm receipt of an application and fee and will let you if you are missing any documents to complete your application. A determination of a possible interview will take place within two weeks of when your application and supporting documents are all verified. After the interview, your admissions counselor will send you an updated regarding the timeframe as to when you will receive your determination.

Applicants need to submit all official transcripts electronically to vetadmission@sgu.edu. Additionally, all letters of recommendation and supporting materials should be sent to the same email address in either PDF or Word Doc format.

The application fee for the School of Veterinary Medicine is US $50 made payable to University Support Services, LLC.