Family Weekend
Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
The Office of Student and Academic Services is thrilled to invite you and your loved ones to join us for the 2026 DVM Family Weekend on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026!
Join us for two days filled with connection, celebration, tours and more. This is a great opportunity to learn about the behind-the-scenes of the incredible journey of the DVM students and connect with fellow DVM families.
*The DVM students will receive registration information soon! If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student and Academic Services
Friday, November 6, 2026
4:00-5:30 PM
Takoda's Run Atrium – 1st floor
Registration and check in
Student & Academic Services Team
Tours (Registration Required)
Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library
4:30-5:00 PM
Outside Library – 1st floor Tour 1
5:00-5:30 PM
Outside Library – 1st floor Tour 2
5:30-6:30 PM
Takoda's Run Atrium – 1st floor
Welcome Reception
Student & Academic Services Team
6:00-8:00 PM
Takoda's Run Atrium – 1st floor
CVM Live Auction (registration link coming soon)
Hosted by CVM Peer Mentors
Saturday, November 7, 2026
8:00-8:45 AM
Takoda's Run Atrium – 1st floor
Registration and check in
Student & Academic Services Team
19 accessibility alerts
8:45-9:30 AM
Yarnell Lecture Hall 4 & 5
Curriculum Renewal: Embracing New Opportunities and Emerging Needs Jodi A. Korich, DVM | Associate Dean for Education
9:30-10:00 AM
Yarnell Lecture Hall 4 & 5
Business Education in Veterinary Medicine
Jorge Colón, DVM | Director of Veterinary Business Education Robyn Leary | Career Services Associate
10:00-10:45 AM
Yarnell Lecture Hall 4 & 5
Supporting Your Veterinary Student’s Well-being: Do’s and Don’ts, Dr. Jai Sweet, Assistant Dean of Veterinary Student Services and Admissions
Tours (Registration Required)
Cornell University Hospital for Animals (60-minute tour)
930 Campus Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853
10:45–11:00 AM
Meet @ Takoda’s Run Atrium 1st floor
Arrive at location
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Takoda’s Run Atrium 1st floor
CUHA Tours #1-5
12:00-1:00 PM
Takoda’s Run Atrium 1st floor
CUHA Tours #6-10
Teaching Dairy Barn
225 Tulip Tree Dr, Ithaca, NY14850
11:00-11:15 AM
Teaching Dairy Barn
11:15-11:45 AM
Teaching Dairy Barn TDB Tour #1
11:50 AM-12:20 PM
Teaching Dairy Barn TDB Tour #2
12:30 PM- 1 PM
Teaching Dairy Barn TDB Tour #3
Equine Park
1Bluegrass Ln, Ithaca, NY 14850
11:00-11:15 AM
Equine Park Arrive at location
11:15-11:35 AM
Equine Park EP Tour #1
11:40 AM-12:00 PM
Equine Park EP Tour #2
12:05-12:25 PM
Equine Park EP Tour #3
12:30-12:55 PM
Equine Park EP Tour #4
1:00-2:00 PM
Takoda's Run Atrium – 1st floor
Lunch (provided)
1:00-3:00 PM
Green Room (S2 223)
Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) at Cornell Merchandise sale
3:00 PM
End of official programming.
*Everyone is required to register for the tours offered. The DVM students have received the RSVP information. If you have any questions, please contact us at vet_sas@cornell.edu.
Additional things to do around campus.