Starting in 1886, students enrolled in agriculture were offered animal health courses but not for any type of veterinary degree credit.

The 1905 establishment date refers to when the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree was created.

Originally, 15 units of high school work (equivalent to graduation) were required for admission.

Effective in 1932, 32 hours of college work were required to be eligible for the professional program and by the 1949-50 academic year, 68 hours (two years) of pre-veterinary medical work were required.

Through the years, the pre-professional requirements have changed to reflect the demands of the professional curriculum.