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SSVM's Application Portal

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Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine’s Application Portal: Getting Started

Overview

The SSVM application portal allows prospective students to apply online to the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. In this article, you will learn how to navigate the application and where to locate other training resources.

Visit SSVM’s Admissions Information - for additional information around the application process.

 

Accessing the Application Portal

Returning Applicants

If you have already started an application, visit the custom link provided in the email sent to you when you started your application.

First-Time Applicants

To begin, visit the application portal: go.rowan.edu/SSVMApplication

 Click Start Application to access the application form and follow the instructions.

 

Overview of the application

The SSVM application is comprised of four sections:

  1. Personal Information
  2. Academic Information
  3. Supporting Information
  4. Review Application

Important Notes

A red asterisk (*) marks required fields throughout the application. Even though optional fields are not required, the information may be helpful to admissions officers. If applicable, provide the optional information.

 

Application Sections

1.      Personal Information.

Note: A unique ID will be generated when data is saved.

Legal Name 

This field is for your full legal name as it appears on legal, government-issued documents.

Email address

Use an email address that you check frequently to avoid missing important updates.

Phone number

Use a phone number that you are actively using to avoid missing important information.

Alternate Phone Number

Enter an alternate phone number where you can be reached in the event your primary phone is not reachable.

Alternate Email 

Enter an alternate email where you can be reached in the event your main email is not functional.

State Residency

Enter whether or not you are a New Jersey resident.

Residency Requirements

Legal Sex

Legal Sex field is required for reporting purposes to the US Federal government, using these values only. Select the appropriate option (Female, Male, X, Decline to State). 

Gender Identity

If your gender identity differs from your legal sex, use this section to indicate your gender.

Birth Information

Enter your birth information in this section - date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.

Current Address 

Enter the address where you want to receive mail correspondence. Be sure to keep this section up to date as you complete and submit your application.

United States Citizenship Details

Select your US citizenship status, country of citizenship, country of birth and city of birth.

Residency Information

Provide your residency information, including your legal state of residence.

Visa Information

If you currently have a US Visa, select Yes, and enter all visa information.

Ethnicity 

Indicate whether you consider yourself to be of Hispanic or Latino origin. This question is optional.

Race

Select one or more of the groups of which you consider yourself to be a member. This question is optional.

Language Proficiency

State your first language and English proficiency test and score (if applicable).

Military Status

If you have US military experience, select your anticipated status at the time of enrollment from the drop-down. Select "Not a member of the military" if this does not apply.

Academic Information

Indicate whether you have ever been disciplined for academic performance or for student conduct violations.

Previous Attendance at a Professional Program 

Indicate whether you previously enrolled in or attended a veterinary school, medical school, law school, or other professional degree program. Include enrollment in any post-baccalaureate veterinary preparatory program with the intent to earn a professional degree.

Pell Eligibility

Are you a recipient of a Pell Grant or Pell eligible?

First Generation College Student

Indicate if you are a first-generation student, meaning that neither parent/legal guardian has attended college. 

Background Information

Check if any of the following apply to you:

Explanation Statement 

Use this optional section to provide any relevant information not covered elsewhere in your application that you believe is important for the admissions committee(s) to know about you. Please ensure your explanation is clear, concise, and does not exceed 3,000 characters (including spaces).

 

2.      Academic Information.

Colleges and Universities Attended

Type and select your college or university.

Prerequisites 

Prerequisites are typically a mix of math, science, social science, and humanities-based courses. Be sure to provide all information requested in the format indicated.

 

3.   Supporting Information

Letters of Recommendation

Please provide the names, roles, and contact information for three recommenders who can speak to your candidacy for the SSVM DVM program. Please note that once you provide email addresses for your recommenders and save this page, they will automatically be contacted. Once saved, you will not have the option to change your recommenders so please be sure that you have confirmed that this person will be providing you with a recommendation.

Essay

You will be required to submit two essay responses.  We advise you save your essays in another document and then copy and paste into the application in order to reduce the risk of data loss.

Experiences

Enter your professional experiences in several categories, or types, in this section.

Achievements

Enter any relevant professional or academic achievements in several categories, or types, in this section.

 

4.      Review Application and submit.

Review your application before submitting.

Once the application form is submitted you will be directed to this screen for the next steps.

 

Common Issues

Problem: I cannot save the application

Problem: How to access saved applications?

Problem: What happens when I submit my application?

If you have any other questions, please contact the Technology Support Center at 856-256-4400, or submit a ticket in the Rowan Support Portal. You can also get answers to common questions in our chatbot, Ask Susan, at any time. 

Visit SSVM’s Admissions Information for additional information for prospective students, including eligibility criteria, prerequisites, and frequently asked questions.