Before entering UMAB, students must earn a satisfactory score on the professional school's entrance examination. The program is designed for high ability students of Maryland, from under-represented groups, who are seeking to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. The purpose of the component is to provide enriched programming at the baccalaureate level for academically talented students aspiring to attend graduate school. Students are required to take a graduate school entrance examination and to make application for graduate study during the senior year. Admission Requirements Students who enter The Honors Program must have graduated from an accredited high school.
Preference is given to Maryland residents.
Successful academic preparation in the sciences, mathematics, and humanities is necessary to be competitive for admission, as are above average SAT scores. Normally, students are admitted at the beginning of the fall semester. Applications received prior to February 1 are given priority. Students are encouraged to apply for admission no later than March 1 of the year of desired admission. Admission into The Honors Program is selective.