Prepare

Chiropractic schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

While most chiropractic schools only require completion of 90 credits from an accredited college or university, we recommend that students plan to finish an undergraduate degree; an increasing number of states require that chiropractors have undergraduate degrees in order to obtain the licensure required to practice within their borders. Chiropractic schools have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Chiropractic Program curriculum (courses listed below). The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) required a minimum GPA of 3.0, however the average GPA of admitted students is typically higher. The national average for admitted students is usually around 3.3. This is a good GPA to aim for.

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about health-related professions. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your non-academic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable).

Healthcare experience

Work or volunteer in a chiropractic office or other medical setting where you have the opportunity to observe and work with members of the healthcare team. Look for experiences that will help you gain a better understanding of how chiropractic fits within the greater healthcare network.

Shadowing

Get a good feel for the profession by shadowing multiple chiropractors in different settings (private vs group chiropractic offices) and who utilize different techniques (diversified, Gonstead, activator, flexion distraction, Thompson, etc).

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be related to healthcare. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Learn more about Pre-Chriopractic at UND

Dental schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

Dental schools have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Dentistry Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any dental school you ultimately decide to. The national average GPA of 2023 dental school matriculants was 3.65 (cumulative) and 3.57 (science). To be a competitive applicant, you should aim for such a cumulative and science GPA and excel in all your courses.

DAT

Plan to take the DAT in May or June of the calendar year before you plan to attend dental school (third year if on a four-year plan). Everyone studies differently, but we recommend you start studying 3-6 months prior to the exam. Considerable time needs to go into DAT preparation (30 hours/week); therefore, we encourage students to take a lighter course load (~12 credits) the semester prior to taking the DAT. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan DAT review courses and materials at a discounted rate. The national average DAT (Academic Average) score of 2023 dental school matriculants was 20.8; this is a good DAT score to aim for.

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about the dentistry profession. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your non-academic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! (Clubs, leadership roles, honors, awards, jobs etc.) Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable).

Dental Shadowing

• 100+ hours
• Plan to spend at least 40 hours with a general dentist and then spend your remaining hours with as many specialists as possible (orthodontist, endodontist, pediatric dentist, cosmetic dentist, oral surgeon, etc).
• Try to get both city and rural experiences.

Healthcare Experience

• Dental jobs can be hard to find. If you can’t find a job in a dental office, focus on dental shadowing and consider working in a medical setting. Non-dental healthcare work can also demonstrate your interest in healthcare and compassion for others.
• Dental schools expect applicants to gain information about dentistry through discussions with professionals in the field and through observation of, or participation in, patient care and lab procedures in dental offices, labs and clinics.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not need to be related to dentistry or healthcare. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Research

UND has numerous research opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is expected of students applying to top tier dental schools and DDS/PhD programs but is not required by most dental programs. Regardless of where you plan to attend dental school, research experience can help strengthen your application.

 Learn more about Pre-Dentistry at UND

Medical schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

Medical schools have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Medicine Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any medical school you ultimately decide to. The national average GPA of medical school matriculants for the 2023 application cycle was 3.77 (cumulative) and 3.71 (science). To be a competitive applicant, you should aim for such a cumulative and science GPA and excel in all your courses.

MCAT

Plan to take the MCAT in May or June the calendar year before you plan to attend medical school (third year if on a four-year plan). Everyone studies differently, but we recommend that you start studying 3-6 months prior to the exam. A considerable amount of time needs to go into MCAT preparation (30 hours/week); therefore, we encourage students to take a lighter course load (~12 credits) the semester prior to taking the MCAT. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan MCAT review courses and materials at a discounted rate. The national average MCAT score of medical school matriculants for the 2023 application cycle was 512; this is a good MCAT score to aim for.

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about health-related professions. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your non-academic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! You will have the opportunity to list up to 15 activities on your AMCAS application – clubs, leadership roles, honors, awards, jobs etc. Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable).

Direct Patient Care

• 300+ hours
• Work or volunteer in a position in which you give direct medical care to patients, have a chance to observe and work with doctors and other health care team members
• Work settings can include hospital, rehab, clinic, group care home (nursing, disabled children or adults, Alzheimer’s unit, VA), hospice, home health, support services, phlebotomy, EMS

Shadowing

• 20+ hours
• The majority of hours need to be with primary care doctors: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics. A few of the hours can be with specialists.
• Be sure to include both rural and city experiences. Regionally, experiences in Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Crookston, and Moorhead are considered city experiences.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be medically related. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Research

UND has numerous research opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is expected of students applying to top tier medical schools or MD/PhD programs. Regardless of where you plan to attend medical school, research experience can help strengthen your application.

Learn more about Pre-Med at UND

Optometry schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

Optometry schools have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Optometry Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any optometry school you ultimately decide to. Admission into optometry school requires anywhere between 90 credits of undergraduate coursework to the completion of an undergraduate degree; most schools prefer a four-year degree. The national average cumulative GPA of matriculants in the 2023 application cycle was 3.54 (cumulative) and 3.43 (science). To be a competitive applicant, you should aim for such a cumulative and science GPA and excel in all your courses.

OAT

Plan to take the OAT in May or June of the calendar year before you plan to attend optometry school (third year if on a four-year plan). A considerable amount of time needs to go into OAT preparation (20+ hours/week), therefore students are encouraged to take a lighter credit load (12 credits) during the spring semester before taking the OAT. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan OAT review courses and materials at a discounted rate. The OAT is scored on a 200 – 400 scale. Here is a break down on how the scores range:

• 299 or below: May still be enough to get accepted but will be below average compared to the testing population.
• 300 – 349 (50^th percentile): Considered to be a good range of scores to achieve.
• 350 + (75^th percentile): Considered to be a more competitive score to achieve for admissions. 

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about health-related professions. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your nonacademic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable).

Shadowing

• 40+ hours
• Get a good feel for the profession by shadowing optometrists in several different practice settings such as hospitals, independent, and corporate retail.

Direct Patient Care Experience

• 200+ hours
• Optometry schools expect you to spend considerable time working in their field. Look for positions such as an Optometric Technician where you get to work directly with patients, an Optometrist, and be a part of a healthcare team.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be medically related. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview.

• Lifeguards, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics, etc.)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps, etc.)
• Big Brother/Big Sister, Meals on Wheels, Relay for Life, etc.
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society, etc.
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities, etc.)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips (through college organizations, national organizations, or local churches)

Research

UND has numerous opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is expected of students applying to top tier pharmacy schools or OD/PhD programs. Regardless of where you plan to attend optometry school, research experience can help strengthen your application.

Learn about Pre-Optometry at UND

Osteopathic medical schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

Osteopathic medical schools have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any school you ultimately decide to. The national average GPA of osteopathic medical school matriculants for the 2023 application cycle was 3.61 (cumulative) and 3.52 (science). To be a competitive applicant, you should aim for such a cumulative and science GPA and excel in all your courses.

MCAT

Plan to take the MCAT in May or June of the calendar year before you plan to attend medical school (third year if on a four-year plan). Everyone studies differently, but we recommend that you start studying 3-6 months prior to the exam. A considerable amount of time needs to go into MCAT preparation (30 hours/week), therefore we encourage students to take a lighter course load (~12 credits) the semester prior to taking the MCAT. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan MCAT review courses and materials at a discounted rate. The national average MCAT score of osteopathic medical school matriculants for the 2023 application cycle was 504; this is a good MCAT score to aim for.

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about health-related professions. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your nonacademic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable).

Direct Patient Care

• 300+ hours
• Work or volunteer in a position in which you give direct medical care to patients, have a chance to observe and work with doctors and other health care team members
• Work settings can include hospital, rehab, clinic, group care home (nursing, disabled children or adults, Alzheimer’s unit, VA), hospice, home health, support services, phlebotomy, EMS

Shadowing

• 20+ hours
• The majority of hours need to be with primary care doctors: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics. A few of the hours can be with specialists.
• Be sure to include both rural and city experiences. Regionally, experiences in Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Crookston, and Moorhead are considered city experiences.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be medically related. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview.

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Research

UND has numerous opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is expected of students applying to top tier medical schools or DO/PhD programs. Regardless of where you plan to attend medical school, research experience can help strengthen your application.

Learn about Pre-Osteopathic Med at UND

Pharmacy schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

Pharmacy schools have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Pharmacy Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any school you ultimately decide to. Admission into pharmacy school requires anywhere from 1 year of undergraduate work to completion of an undergraduate degree; most schools prefer a degree. The national average GPA of matriculants in the 2022 application cycle was 3.35 (cumulative) and 3.21 (science). Regionally, the average GPA of matriculants is closer to 3.53 (cumulative).

Admission Testing and PCAT

For most professional pharmacy programs, admissions tests are becoming optional or no longer required/considered. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) announced that the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) will be retired in 2024 due to its decline of use. The final testing cycle will take place during the 2023-2024 application cycle with limited testing date options. The test will not continue beyond this cycle. It is important you review your professional program of interest to see if they have testing recommendations or accept alternative testing.

Overall, pharmacy programs may still require you to submit the score if you have taken the PCAT in the last 5 years or may recommend the PCAT or another admissions test if your GPA is below a 3.0. A considerable amount of time needs to go into admission test preparation (20+ hours/week), therefore we encourage students to take a lighter course load (~12 credits) the semester prior to taking an admissions test. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan test review courses and materials at a discounted rate.

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about health-related professions. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your nonacademic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable).

Shadowing

• 100+ hours
• Get a good feel for the profession by shadowing pharmacists in different settings such as hospital pharmacies, independent pharmacies, and chain pharmacies (Walgreens, CVS, etc.).

Work experience

Pharmacy schools expect you to spend considerable time working in a health care setting. Look for Pharmacy Technician or Aide positions at pharmacies where you have opportunities to learn about medications, work with a pharmacist, and be a part of a health care team.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be medically related. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview.

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Research

UND has numerous opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is expected of students applying to top tier pharmacy schools or PharmD/PhD programs. Regardless of where you plan to attend pharmacy school, research experience can help strengthen your application.

Learn More about Pre-Pharmacy at UND

PA programs consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

PA schools have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Physician Assistant Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any PA school you ultimately decide to. The national average GPA of 2023 PA school matriculants was 3.64 (cumulative) and 3.57 (science). To be a competitive applicant, you should aim for such a cumulative and science GPA and excel in all your courses.

GRE

Roughly half of the PA programs in the US require the GRE. Plan to take the GRE in May or June of the calendar year before you plan to begin PA school (third year if on a four-year plan). Everyone studies differently, but we recommend that you start studying 1-3 months prior to the exam. We encourage students to take a lighter course load (~12 credits) the semester prior to taking the GRE to allow for dedicated study time. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan GRE review courses and materials at a discounted rate. Competitive GRE scores average around a composite score of 300, and extremely competitive scores average 310 and above.

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about health-related professions. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your non-academic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable).

Direct Patient Care

• 1,000-2,000+ hours
• Work or volunteer in a position in which you give direct medical care to patients, have a chance to observe and work with PA’s and other health care team members
• Work settings can include hospital, rehab, clinic, group care home (nursing, disabled children or adults, Alzheimer’s unit, VA), hospice, home health, support services, phlebotomy, EMS
• Due to the nature of this profession, applicants can apply with varying numbers of hours as many PA’s will start their medical careers in other professions. Make sure you research your professional program of interest so you are familiar with their hour requirements.

Shadowing

• 20+ hours
• The majority of hours need to be with primary care PA’s (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics). The remainder of your hours can be with specialists.
• Be sure to include both rural and city experiences. Regionally, experiences in Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Crookston, and Moorhead are considered city experiences.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be related to healthcare. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Research

UND has numerous research opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is generally not required by PA programs but can help to strengthen your application.

Learn more about Pre-PA at UND

Podiatry schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

Schools of podiatric medicine have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Podiatry Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any school you ultimately decide to. Admission into podiatry schools requires anywhere between 90 credits to a 4-year undergraduate degree; most schools prefer a 4-year degree. The national average GPA of podiatric medical school matriculants in the 2023 application cycle was 3.3 (cumulative) and 3.2 (science). To be a competitive applicant, you should aim for such a cumulative and science GPA and excel in all your courses.

MCAT

Plan to take the MCAT in May or June the calendar year before you plan to attend podiatry school (third year if on a four-year plan). Everyone studies differently, but we recommend that you start studying 3-6 months prior to the exam. A considerable amount of time needs to go into MCAT preparation (30 hours/week); therefore we encourage students to take a lighter course load (~12 credits) the semester prior to taking the MCAT. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan MCAT review courses and materials at a discounted rate. The national average MCAT score of podiatry school matriculants for the 2023 application cycle was 494.

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about health-related professions. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your nonacademic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! Although formal documentation is not needed, be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable). 

Direct Patient Care

• 300+ hours
• Work or volunteer in a position in which you give direct medical care to patients, have a chance to observe and work with doctors and other health care team members
• Work settings can include hospital, rehab, clinic, group care home (nursing, disabled children or adults, Alzheimer’s unit, VA), hospice, home health, support services, phlebotomy, EMS (etc.).

Shadowing

• 20+ hours
• Shadow podiatrists that work in different settings as well as in different specialty areas.
• Be sure to include both rural and city experiences. Regionally, experiences in Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, Crookston, and Moorhead are considered city experiences.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be medically related. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview.

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Research

UND has numerous opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is expected of students applying to top tier podiatric medical schools. Regardless of where you plan to attend school, research experience can help strengthen your application.

Learn more about Pre-Podiatry at UND

Veterinary schools consider the following when reviewing applications:

Academics

Schools of veterinary medicine have varying pre-requisites, all of which have been taken into consideration to inform the UND Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program curriculum so that you are prepared to apply to any school you ultimately decide to. The national average GPA of 2023 veterinary school matriculants was 3.6 (cumulative) and 3.5 (science). To be a competitive applicant, you should aim for such a cumulative and science GPA and excel in all your courses.

GRE

Roughly two-thirds of the veterinary schools in the US require the GRE. Plan to take the GRE in May or June of the calendar year before you plan to begin veterinary school (third year if on a four-year plan). Everyone studies differently, but we recommend that you start studying 1-3 months prior to the exam. We encourage students to take a lighter course load (~12 credits) the semester prior to taking the GRE to allow for dedicated study time. As a Kaplan partner, UND students have access to the Kaplan GRE review courses and materials at a discounted rate. The national average GRE score of 2023 vet school matriculants was:

• Verbal: 62
• Quantitative: 51
• Writing: 56

Life Experiences

Admission committees want to know that you have made an informed career decision and are knowledgeable about the veterinary profession. In addition, they are looking for applicants who have demonstrated a dedication to service. One way that they assess your non-academic qualities is to look at how you spend your time outside of the classroom, so set yourself apart! You will be asked to elaborate on relevant experiences on your veterinary school application in the following categories: animal experience, employment (non-animal related), extracurricular activities, research, veterinary experience, and volunteer work. Be sure to keep track of your experiences and include dates, times, activities, meaningful experiences, and the name and contact information of your supervisor (if applicable). 

Animal Experience

• 200-500+ hours
• Animal Experiences include working with livestock, ranch experience, 4-H membership, animal training, working at a pet shop, volunteering at an animal shelter, or similar activities that were not under the supervision of a veterinarian. Try to get exposure to both large and small animals and multiple animal species.

Veterinary Experience/Shadowing

• 500+ hours
• Veterinary Experience includes any veterinary clinical, agribusiness, or health science experiences that took place under the supervision of a veterinarian. Try to get exposure to both large and small animals and to multiple animal species.

Community Service/Involvement

Demonstrate your desire to serve others and give back to your community. These experiences do not necessarily need to be related to veterinary medicine. Participate in things that are of genuine interest to you (either in a paid position or as a volunteer) and that you can speak passionately about in your application and interview. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Lifeguard, first responders
• Coaching/teaching sports (for park boards, travelling leagues, Special Olympics)
• Camp counseling (church camps, day camps, medical camps, music camps)
• Volunteering at your local city mission, free clinic, humane society
• College organizations (clubs, honor societies, sororities/fraternities)
• College tutoring or TA positions
• Medical mission trips

Research

UND has numerous research opportunities for undergraduate students. Research experience is expected of students applying to top tier veterinary schools or DVM/PhD programs. Regardless of where you plan to attend veterinary school, research experience can help strengthen your application.

Learn more about Pre-Vet at UND

• American Chiropractic Association
• Council on Chiropractic Education
• Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards

• Association of American Medical Colleges
• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

• American Dental Association
• American Dental Education Association

• Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
• American Academy of Optometry

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy College Application Service

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant Education Association

• American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
• American Podiatric Medical Association

• American Association of Veterinary Medicinal Colleges
• American Veterinary Medical Association