College of Veterinary Medicine

Prospective Students

Residency Information


For the purposes of assessing tuition, the definition of residency varies with individual states. It is highly recommended that applicants contact the appropriate state authority for information regarding residency requirements as early in the application process as possible.

Residency issues are handled by the WSU Office of the Registrar not by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
 

State of Origin

Washington and Idaho have developed a regional acceptance contract and WSU CVM also serves Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming through the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) Compact.

For admission, first preference is given to qualified applicants who are residents of Washington or Idaho, as well as qualified applicants funded by WICHE contract states. Second preference is given to qualified applicants in the out-of-area pool.
For the purposes of assessing tuition, the definition of residency varies with individual states. It is highly recommended that applicants contact the appropriate state authority for information regarding residency requirements as early in the application process as possible.

Washington & Idaho

Washington applicants and those from Idaho can learn about residency requirements by consulting their respective Web sites. Idaho residents must complete an Idaho Residency Determination Worksheet which also can be obtained from the Idaho Registrar's Office (208-885-2029). Please submit your worksheet by December 1 to:

University of Idaho, Registrar’s Office
PO Box 444260
Moscow, ID 83844-4260

WICHE

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is a participant and receiving school in the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) exchange program. The WICHE exchange program helps students in the Western states enroll in select, out-of-state professional programs not offered in their home states, as well as providing financial support for that professional program.

WICHE member states that participate in the Veterinary Medicine "sending" program include:

Arizona
Hawaii
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Utah
Wyoming

 
Applicants from WICHE states should contact the WICHE office in their home state to determine what certification requirements apply to them. (See Application Procedures) Under the terms of the WICHE Compact, a certified student admitted from a WICHE state is sponsored by his/her home state and pays resident tuition and fees only. Students must apply to their home states for certification no later than October 15. Additional information may be obtained from:

Student Exchange Program Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
3035 Center Green Dr, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301-2204
303-541-0214
www.wiche.edu
WICHE Resources
Professional Student Exchange Program Brochure
How PSEP ranking works

Out of Area

Information for Out-of-Area Applicants Applicants who are not residents of the State of Washington are considered in the out-of-area applicant pool. Applicants who are not selected for the contracted Idaho seats or for funding by their WICHE state are also placed in the out-of-area applicant pool. Prospective applicants should realize that a large volume of out-of-state applications exists compared to the relatively low number of out-of-state positions available at the WSU Collegex of Veterinary Medicine and, consequently, a high proportion of successful applications will be from Tier I candidates. (See 2008 Admissions Profile)

International

Applications from international students are accepted and encouraged by the WSU CVM and are also considered in the out-of-area pool. All international applicants must submit transcripts to a transcript evaluation service. International students attending the WSU CVM must pay out of state tuition for all four years (see Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses,) and must demonstrate the ability to pay tuition and fees before being admitted to the university.

Certificate of Financial Responsibility 2009-2010

International students must also demonstrate English proficiency. A TOEFL score >650 is required.

 
Last Edited: Nov 02, 2009 12:52 PM   

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