Office of Student and Academic Services
Welcome to the Cornell Veterinary community! Starting a new academic journey is both exciting and overwhelming. Please use the information and resources on this page to help you navigate your transition to the veterinary college and Ithaca.
Time Sensitive Items
Please note that certain items require timely action on your part to ensure a smooth transition. Please follow this link to access university and college forms that must be completed prior to your arrival.
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation will provide you with invaluable resources to help you take full advantage of the academic, intellectual and social opportunities that await. Orientation for the Cornell DVM Class of 2016 will be on Monday, August 13th - Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Class of 2016 Orientation Schedule (will be posted soon)
Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance is mandatory for all full-time registered students at Cornell. All DVM students will be automatically enrolled in Cornell's Student health Insurance Plan (SHIP) charged a mandatory premium (2011-2012 was $1,898.00). 2012-2013 TBA. The charge for the SHIP premium will appear on your July bursar bill.
If you have other comparable health insurance you may waive he Student Health Insurance. To do so, please fill out the Student Health Insurance Appeal Application by September, 30th 2012.
Get your required books and supplies for the Fall 2012 semester
Things you will need for Foundation Course 1 - The Animal Body
Things you will need for Foundation Course VIIa - Veterinary Practice - Physical Examination
Rabies Vaccination
Prophylactic immunization against rabies is mandatory for all veterinary students. You must be vaccinated either prior to enrollment or at cost through the Gannett Health Center at Cornell.
Vaccinations are scheduled at the beginning of he first semester during Orientation. The price of a pre-exposure rabies vaccination series (3 shots, 1.0 ml. Intramuscular) is approximately $1050 (subject to increase). This is not covered by the Cornell student health insurance policy and must be paid by the student to University Health Services via bursar bill or credit card.
If you are currently under other health insurance you may want to look into whether your current will cover the rabies vaccination. A little advance planning on your part could save you quiet a bit of money.
If you have already received a pre-exposure or post-exposure vaccination series please bring written proof from he institution where the vaccines were administered to orientation. Information must include he product type, route of administration, dose and dates of the series.
Get to know your peer mentor
Every incoming student is paired with a peer mentor from the 2nd or 3rd year class. Your peer mentor can be an invaluable resource as they can offer you advice based on their personal experiences as veterinary students at Cornell. Feel free to call or e-mail them as soon as you receive their contact information this summer. You will have a chance to meet your peer mentor in person during orientation.
Use the Listserv to communicate
The members of he veterinary community at Cornell rely heavily on e-mail listservs to communicate. Each DVM class has its own listserv. Students can post messages to just their listserv or to other class lists. Vet college listservs are used to share information related to academic and social life.
Review the Student Handbook
Use your student handbook as a reference guide throughout your four years as a veterinary student. It contains vital information on Financial Planning, Curriculum, College and University Policies and Support Services.
Browse the internal student website
Once you have activated your Cornell Net ID you can access the (password protected) internal student site http://students.vet.cornell.edu
To successfully access the internal student site:
1. Go to http://students.vet.cornell.edu/ntpw
2. Login using your user name and the temporary password. Your user name is your net ID. The temporary password is your net ID repeated twice. So for example- if your net ID is ink53 your temporary password would be ink53ink53
3. Create a new password. Passwords need to be a minimum of 8 characters, including at least one uppercase letter and one number.
4. You are now ready to log onto the college's internal student site http://students.vet.cornell.edu
Explore Ithaca
Ithaca offers tremendous quality of life for students and long term residents alike. Ithacans enjoy the diversity of a large city and the familiarity and friendliness of a small town. Learn more about what Ithaca can offer you.
http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/
