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Students applying for enrollment in the Veterinary Science Technology program must be graduates of an accredited secondary school, or have an equivalent education, with an unweighted high school average of at least 75% (or C+). The student must have completed the following courses with a minimum unweighted grade of 75% (or C+): 4 units of english, 4 units of social studies, 2 units of math (consisting of Sequential Math A and B or equivalent), and 1 unit each of Biology and Chemistry. Where appropriate, courses must be NYS Regents or equivalent. Grades of B+ or higher are highly recommended in math and science courses.

Because of the volume of scientific literature which is required in most veterinary science courses, the student should have above-average reading and writing skills.

Any applicant whose high school record is deficient in any of the above requirements or has a high school average below 75%, may be required to complete at least one semester of a Pre-Veterinary Science curriculum, thus requiring 5 or more semesters to graduate from the Veterinary Science Program.

A successful applicant for the Delhi/Transfer Connection must be a graduate of an accredited secondary school, or have an equivalent education, with an unweighted high school average of at least 85% (or B+). The student must have completed the following courses with a minimum unweighted grade of 85% (or B+): 4 units of english, 4 units of social studies, 3 units of math (Sequential Math A and B), and 1 unit each of biology and chemistry. Where appropriate, courses must be NYS Regents or equivalent. SAT and ACT scores are also taken into consideration for the Delhi/Cornell Connection.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in volunteer or work situations in veterinary clinics, laboratory animal or similar animal-oriented facilities (i.e. humane societies, zoos, farms etc.)

Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations are highly recommended and may be required at internship sites. Additionally, first aid/CPR certification may be required for certain employment situations.

Students transferring into the program from another college or from another department within Delhi College need a C (2.0 on a 4.0 system) or better overall average, a C or better in liberal arts and science courses, and a C+ or better in all Veterinary Science courses.

A maximum of one-half of the total Veterinary Science Technology credit hours may be transferred to Delhi College from other AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology programs, whether on-site or distance learning. A maximum of thirty (30) credit hours for any and all courses may be transferred from other colleges.

Courses to be transferred in from another college are evaluated on an individual basis for content and compatibility with Delhi College courses. The prospective student will be required to provide supportive material to demonstrate equivalency to Delhi courses to the satisfaction of the Delhi faculty. The College reserves the right to test transfer applicants to demonstrate compatibility of courses and knowledge.

Some required Veterinary Science Technology courses may be challenged by an enrolled student if that student has adequate qualifications to do so. Individual courses may have requirements which prohibit challenge.

All degree students must earn thirty (30) or more credit hours of coursework under the direct supervision of the faculty of Delhi College.