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Overview

These two-hour programs are open to all who are interested in a veterinary medicine career. They include a presentation by the director of admissions and a student-guided tour of the college. Guests of pre-vet students are welcome to attend the presentation and participate on the tour.

  • The presentation covers information about the DVM curriculum, how to prepare for a future application, an overview of the application process, ways to strengthen an application, careers in veterinary medicine, and financial aid.
  • The tour is a guided walk-through of the educational facilities and some of our clinical spaces, like the Companion Animal Hospital. These are the only tours offered of the college; we do not offer individual tours.

Registration

Spaces are limited for this program and we ask each attendee to limit their guests to one person in order to allow more students to attend. Click REGISTER and you will be taken to an email address.  In the Subject line type "Presentation & Tour".  In the body of the email indicate the date you would like to attend, your name, email address, and if bringing one guest their name.

Registration confirmation will be sent closer to the date of the program, along with details on the time and location of the program.

Waitlist

If you are interested in a tour that is marked “Full,” email vet_admissions@cornell.edu and ask to be put on the waitlist. Include the date(s) you are interested in attending and if you are bringing a guest. Cancelations are frequent and those on the waitlist are often able to attend.

Upcoming Tour Dates

Cancelations

If you find you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer someone on the waitlist an opportunity to attend. You can email us at vet_admissions@cornell.edu or call 607.253.3700.

Restrictions and Warnings

Children 14 years old and under are not allowed on tours for health and safety reasons. 

There are many steps to climb; you may see dead or sick animals; you may see blood and animal tissues; you will not be allowed to touch or pet any animals. Photography is not allowed at any point during the Tour. Close-toed shoes are required in the hospital (no sandals).

Cannot attend in person? Watch our virtual tour videos.

Virtual Admissions Roundtables

These roundtables are offered via Zoom and are tailored for small groups of pre-vet and applicants. These programs are only open to those who registered by emailing us with your name and the date and time you are interested in attending. A Zoom link will be sent a few days before the program. All times are Eastern Time Zone.

Virtual Pre-Vet Roundtables

Learn about how to prepare for a future application, details about Cornell and our veterinary curriculum, and life as a vet student.

  • Monday, September 16th from 6:00-7:00
  • Tuesday, October 15th from 6:00-7:00
  • Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00-7:00

Virtual Pre-Vet Club Meetings

Pre-Vet clubs who would like to set up a virtual Zoom meeting with the director of admissions, please send an email to vet_admissions@cornell.edu.

Individual Appointments

Individual appointments are available with Jennifer Mailey, director of admissions. Whether you are a college pre-vet, high school student, career changer, or postbac student, this is an opportunity to discuss your preparation for a future application and ask questions about our DVM degree program. Please use this Bookings link (appointment details can be found under the 'i' info button). On-campus appointments (Tuesday-Friday only) can be made by calling 607.253.3700 and selecting Admissions.

Virtual Tours

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Companion Animal Hospital

 

 

 

Small Animal Community Practice

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