Vet School for a Day (VSD) 1.0 and 1.5 will be hosted in Fall 2025. VSD 2.0 will be hosted in Spring 2026. For all other pre-vet program opportunities, please review UGA Vet School Exploratory Experiences for Pre-vet Students.
What is Vet School for a Day 1.0?
Vet School for a Day (VSD) 1.0 is designed for high school sophomores (newly extended), juniors and seniors who are seriously interested in preparing for, and getting into, vet school. All materials must be received by or before Thursday, August 28, 2025. ALL applicants will be contacted to receive a decision on their participation.
The goal of VSD 1.0 is to educate students who have a keen interest in the many career opportunities that exist in veterinary medicine. The annual program is typically held in the fall and includes a tour of the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, interactive learning with veterinary medicine representatives from different areas of interest, and an admissions overview. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our students on their career paths and experiences. To learn more, please watch our UGA Vet School for a Day 1.0 Video!
To apply:
- Have ONE teacher or counselor complete a recommendation form here
- Recommenders can submit this form at anything and does not require waiting for the student to complete the online application
- This recommendation form does NOT require submission of a letter or uploading a letter to our form
- Complete an online application here
- Within the application, you will need to
- Upload your unofficial transcript via the online application
- Submit a quality jpg headshot or jpg photo
- Answer three short essay questions
- Describe your greatest personality trait and how it will contribute to your future success?
- What experiences or interests have you pursued that relate to your potential goals as a future veterinarian?
- Why should you be selected?
- Submit an unlisted YouTube video, no more than 3 minutes long to introduce yourself, while answering the three essay questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the open registration period to apply for Vet School for a Day?
There is an application process for this program and space is limited to 24-30 of the most qualified participants. Updates on the application period will be shared late July or early August. All materials must be received by or before Thursday, August 28, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Friday, September 5, 2025. Vet School for a Day 1.0 will be hosted on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Who can attend Vet School for a Day?
High school sophomores (newly extended), juniors and seniors who complete the full application packet and are selected to attend Vet School for a Day 1.0, which will be hosted on Saturday, September 20, 2025. We also ask that all program participants be accompanied by ONE adult chaperone – a parent, counselor, or teacher. Because space is limited, we must restrict the number of chaperones to ONE per student participant. No additional guests or visitors are permitted beyond the student participant and one chaperone participant.
What is the cost to attend Vet School for a Day?
Student participants and chaperone participants must submit a $10 deposit fee each to attend VSD 1.0. If selected, the deadline to submit the deposit will be Tuesday, September 9th. Payment information will be directly shared with selected students and chaperones.
IF SELECTED:
- Complete the Student Selection Form here
- Complete the Parent/Guardian Selection Form here
- Complete all student waivers
- Complete all chaperone waivers
- Submit the $10 deposit per student and per chaperone
VIDEO SAMPLES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS (permission given by students and/or families):
WHAT IS VET SCHOOL FOR A DAY 1.5?
Vet School for a Day (VSD) 1.5 is designed for high school sophomores (newly extended), juniors and seniors and college students (newly extended) in South Georgia who are seriously interested in preparing for, and getting into, vet school. All materials must be received by or before Thursday, August 28, 2025. ALL applicants will be contacted to receive a decision on their participation.
The goal of VSD 1.5 is to educate students who have a keen interest in the many career opportunities that exist in veterinary medicine. The annual program is typically held in the fall and includes an optional tour of a college campus, panels with veterinarians, panels with current college students from South Georgia, interactive learning with veterinary medicine representatives from different areas of interest, and an admissions overview. To learn more, please watch our UGA Vet School for a Day 1.5 Video!
TO APPLY:
- Have ONE teacher or counselor complete a recommendation form here
- Recommenders can submit this form at anything and does not require waiting for the student to complete the online application
- This recommendation form does NOT require submission of a letter or uploading a letter to our form
- Complete an online application here
- Within the application, you will need to
- Upload your unofficial transcript via the online application
- Submit a quality jpg headshot or photo
- Answer three short essay questions
- Describe your greatest personality trait and how it will contribute to your future success?
- What experiences or interests have you pursued that relate to your potential goals as a future veterinarian?
- Why should you be selected?
- Submit an unlisted YouTube video, no more than 3 minutes long to introduce yourself, while answering the three essay questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the open registration period to apply for Vet School for a Day?
There is an application process for this program and space is limited for the most qualified participants. Updates on the application period will be shared late July or early August. All materials must be received by or before Thursday, August 28, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Friday, September 5, 2025. Vet School for a Day 1.5 will be hosted on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the UGA Tifton campus.
Who can attend Vet School for a Day?
High school sophomores, juniors and seniors and college students from South Georgia who complete the full application packet and are selected to attend Vet School for a Day 1.5, which will be hosted on Saturday, September 13, 2025. We also ask that all HIGH SCHOOL program participants be accompanied by ONE adult chaperone – a parent, counselor, or teacher. Because space is limited, we must restrict the number of chaperones to ONE per student participant. College student participants do not require a chaperone. No additional guests or visitors are permitted beyond the student participant and one chaperone participant (for high school students). Additionally, students and chaperones will be required to drive to three physical site visits to gain an expansive experience of veterinary medicine facilities and services offered in Tifton, Georgia.
What is the cost to attend Vet School for a Day?
High school student participants with chaperone participants must submit a $10 deposit fee each to attend VSD 1.5. College student participants must submit a $20 deposit fee to attend VSD 1.5. If selected, the deadline to submit the deposit will be Tuesday, September 9th. Payment information will be directly shared with selected students and chaperones.
IF SELECTED:
- Complete the Student Selection Form here
- Complete the Parent/Guardian Selection Form here
- Complete all student waivers
- Complete all chaperone waivers
- Submit the $10 deposit per high school student and per chaperone OR the $20 deposit per college student
VIDEO SAMPLES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS (permission given by students and/or families):
What is Vet School for a Day 2.0?
Vet School for a Day 2.0 is designed for prospective vet students who have completed high school and are either currently enrolled in college or have a college degree. All materials must be received by or before Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. ALL applicants will be contacted to receive a decision on their participation.
The goal of VSD 2.0 is to expose students who have a keen interest in the many career opportunities that exist in veterinary medicine. The inaugural program will be held in the Spring and includes a tour of the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, interactive learning with veterinary medicine representatives from different areas of interest, and an admissions overview. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our students on their career paths and experiences.
Due to the demand of this event, only 50-60 prospective vet students will be selected to participate (max). To learn more, please watch our UGA Vet School for a Day 2.0 Video!
To apply:
- Complete an online application here
- Within the application, you will need to
- Submit a quality jpg headshot or jpg photo
- Answer three short essay questions in your YouTube video
- Describe your greatest personality trait and how it will contribute to your future success?
- What experiences or interests have you pursued that relate to your potential goals as future veterinarian?
- Why should you be selected?
- Submit an unlisted YouTube video, no more than 3 minutes long to introduce yourself, while answering the three essay questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the open registration period to apply for Vet School for a Day?
There is an application process for this program and space is limited to 50-60 of the most qualified participants. Updates on the application period will be shared late July or early August. All materials must be received by or before Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Friday, January 30, 2026. Vet School for a Day 2.0 will be hosted on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Who can attend Vet School for a Day?
Current college students or alumni from a college of university who complete the full application and are selected to attend Vet School for a Day 2.0, which will be hosted on Saturday, February 21, 2026. No additional guests or visitors are permitted beyond the student participant.
What is the cost to attend Vet School for a Day?
Student participants must submit a $20 deposit fee each to attend VSD 2.0. If selected, the deadline to submit the deposit will be Tuesday, February 10th. Payment information will be directly shared with selected students and chaperones.
IF SELECTED:
- Complete the Student Selection Form here
- Complete all student waivers
- Submit the $20 deposit per student
