New DVM Students

What to do when you're new!

As a first-year DVM student, you may feel excited as well as overwhelmed by everything you need to do to get started. Use this checklist to help navigate your way.

1. Plan for Orientation

   Fall 2011 Orientation Schedule
   As a new student pursuing your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, your six-day orientation is an invaluable source of both the information and the relationships you will need to get started successfully.
   
   Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend the Oath and Passages Ceremony.

2. Create an eIdentity

   You'll need an eID in order to access journals, lecture notes, your University account, and more.

3. Register for Classes

   Courses for First Year DVM Students
   Registration Tips
   RamWeb (where you actually register)
   Business Certificate (optional)
   DVM Academic Calendar
   Electives Advice

4. Get your Required Equipment and Supplies!

   Required DVM Textbook and Equipment/Supplies List
   Vet Text Welcome Letter
   

5. Purchase a computer using the Computer Purchase Recommendations

   The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has some suggestions for what computer you should purchase, as well as information about discount programs.

6. Meet your Mentor

   The Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association provides you a mentor and support network to help you through out your education.
   SCAVMA Welcome Letter
   SCAVMA Mentoring Program
   CVMA Convention Sponsorship Form
   Become a CVMA Member

7. Look at the DVM Program Policies

   Code of Honor
   Essential Functions Policy
   Honor Board Letter
   Honor Board FAQ's
   Rabies Policy

8. Find out your expenses for your first year as a DVM student

   It's good to plan ahead financially. Here is a list of anticipated expenses for your first year in the DVM program.

9. Sign your news release form

   Want to let your home town paper know you've been accepted into the veterinary program at CSU?  Fill out this release form and send to your hometown newspaper!

10. Find your way around campus and the city

    Parking
    If you commute to class, getting a parking permit can be helpful.  Parking is limited, however.  Public transportation or biking to class are good alternatives.
    
    Transfort
    Transfort is Fort Collins' public bus system.  The buses run on regular intervals to most places around the city and to campus. As a student at CSU a bus pass is included in your student fees.
    
    Campus Maps

11. Check out these Fort Collins' resources
    Lodging Accommodations
    Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
    Child Care Information