Over 1,200 students chose to apply to be one of the 80 members of the second class of Clemson’s Harvey S. Peeler College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) wrapped up the 2027-28 academic year period for veterinary colleges around the world on Sept. 15, and 1,277 students selected Clemson as a destination for their application. This begins the months long process for the admissions committee in selecting the next class to begin Fall 2027.
“This is an exciting time for our college,” said Steven Marks, founding dean of the college. “We are building on everything we learned leading up to this inaugural year while continuing to create an environment where our students can become outstanding veterinarians and where our faculty and staff can make a meaningful difference for the animals, people and communities we serve.”
Applicants selected to move forward in the process will be invited to complete interviews in mid-October. The interviews, applications, and letters of reference will all be taken holistically into consideration as the admissions committee selects the 60 in-state and 20 out-of-state students to comprise Clemson’s class of 2031.
Clemson’s Harvey S. Peeler College of Veterinary Medicine is serving its mission of addressing a critical veterinarian shortage across the state of South Carolina. Fourth year students will complete their clinical training with workplace-based training at clinical partners across the state.
“This work required the team to navigate a new and evolving admissions process while establishing practices that will help shape the college’s future,” said Tajuan Sellars, Director of Admissions and Student Services. “Their professionalism, judgment and dedication laid an important foundation for the college and its approach to student selection. As the applicant pool grows, so does the impact of the admissions team and faculty committee members. Their time, expertise and commitment helped bring the inaugural class to Clemson and continue to shape the college’s future in veterinary education.”
“We are so excited to welcome our second class of students to the PCVM,” said Faith Diemer, Student Services Coordinator. “During Accepted Students’ Day, we hope to give them a sense of what it means to learn, live and grow here. We want them to leave feeling excited, supported and confident that they can see themselves building their future on our campus surrounded by the people, purpose and ‘something in these hills’ that make Clemson so special.”
