Welcome Class of 2012
Dear Class of 2012:
Welcome to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University. We are delighted you chose to become a Buckeye. We are looking forward to you being on campus and continuing your journey to become a veterinarian. You are the best of the best, and we wish you well on this path.
To help you with your transition into veterinary school, we have a few programs in place. The first program is New student orientation, which will be held on September 19, 22 and 23. This event is an opportunity for you to get to know your classmates and become familiar with our college. Therefore, it is important that you attend.
The second program is the "Big Sib" program. Every first year student will be matched up with a second year student that will serve as your "Big Sib." Your "Big Sib" will help guide you through the ups and downs of veterinary school and help you transition into this new phase of your life.
You will be receiving more detailed information about New Student Orientation as well as the "Big Sib" program in the near future. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (614) 292-8831 or e-mail.
Again, Congratulations on being accepted to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Welcome to the Buckeye State!
- Jean Sander, Associate Dean
- Amber Cassell, Program Assistant
- Sandra Dawkins, Student Affairs
- April Pugh, Student Affairs
- Jennifer Brandt, Student Affairs
Please check this web page weekly as new information is continually posted!!!
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS - posted 8/21/08
Within the next few days you will be receiving an email with a link and instructions for a personal assessment activity. This activity is part of your orientation, and it will be discussed on the morning of September 19th as part of your team building activities. Please be on the lookout for this email, and be sure to complete the activity before the deadline listed in the email. We look forward to seeing you all on September 19th!
We are having problems sending e-mails to a few new students OSU e-mail address. If you are having your e-mails forwarded to another account, please make sure you clear your inbox. In some cases our e-mails are being rejected by yahoo, gmail, etc. You may need to add addresses from "lists.acs.ohio-state.edu" to your safe senders list in your e-mail account settings so it is not identified as spam. Student Affairs has attempted to contact individuals whose e-mails addresses are being returned to sender.
If you have not been receiving e-mails from our office, please contact pugh.102@osu.edu or call (614) 247-1512.
Technical Standards
Student Handbook
Survival Guide for the First Year
This guide is an "unofficial" student handbook created by past vet students. In this guide, you will find helpful tips and suggestions as you transition into veterinary school.
Click link below for survival guide:
Registration
The Office of Student Affairs will register your first quarter classes for you during the Summer. After your first quarter, you are responsible for registering for classes. You will be notified by e-mail about upcoming registration dates and deadlines.
Activate OSU E-mail account
It is very important to activate your OSU e-mail account as soon as possible so that we can communicate with you. For information, about activating your e-mail account click active account.
***Once you activate your OSU e-mail account, please e-mail your OSU address to e-mail.
We will need your OSU e-mail address to register you for classes.
Immunization
The Center for Disease Control recommends that individuals participating in a medical or veterinary health care setting receive specific vaccinations. At the Ohio State University, all veterinary students are required to have their vaccination records on file with the Student Health Center. Please complete the Animal Handling form as well as the Immunization Record form that are listed below.
***It is not mandatory to complete the Immunization Record Form by August 31st. The rabies vaccine series is to be completed by the end of your first year. There is currently a temporary shortage of rabies vaccine. This means the rabies vaccine will only be given to those who have an animal bite or some other possible exposure to rabies. The rabies shortage should be over by Fall Quarter. We should be able to provide the pre-exposure vaccine on schedule in the Winter or Spring.
The PPD, a current tetanus/diphtheria are to be updated by the end of fall quarter. We should be able to provide the pre-exposure vaccine on schedule in the Winter or Spring.
***Please note: The Animal Handling Form requires you to list the animal groups with which you expect to be in contact. This list of animals will include: rats, mice, rabbits, other small laboratory animals, dogs, cats, cattle, sheep goats, swine, other livestock.
Please submit the completed forms to:
Immunization and Health Screen
OSU Student Health Services
1875 Millikin Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210-2200
Questions about immunizations, should be directed to:
Nancy Hill
hill.56@osu.edu or preventivemedicine@studentaffairs.osu.edu
(614) 292-0146
Required: Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria, Rabies vaccine, Rabies Titers, Tuberculin Skin Test.
For detailed information and cost, click here
Optional: Measles (Rubeola) vaccine, mumps vaccine, rubella vaccine, varicella (chicken pox), Hep B vaccine.
Please note: Vaccinations can be arranged through OSU Student Health Services for a fee. Please call (614) 292-0145 for questions.
Also check with your insurance carrier for coverage.
***OVESS - The Ohio Veterinary Educational Supply Service
OVESS proudly serves the book and supply needs of the student, faculty, and staff of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. OVESS was created by the Student Chapter of the AVMA to provide a way for students to purchase veterinary textbooks, equipments, and instruments at a discounted cost. Located in room 0010 of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, OVESS is an independently student operated business.
Financial Aid
Click link below for more information about financial aid:
Financial Aid award letters will be sent out by Friday, June 13th.
Helpful Websites
- www.vet.osu.edu (College of Veterinary Medicine homepage)
- www.buckeyelink.osu.edu (OSU's Online Academic Center)
- www.ureg.ohio-state.edu (Office of the Registrar)
- www.sfa.osu.edu (Financial Aid)
Important Dates
New Student Orientation
- September 19 - 8:00 to 5:00 (4:00-5:00 cookout - please invite families back to join us!)
- September 22 - 1:30 to 4:00
- September 23 - 8:00 to 5:00
The dates are confirmed, but the timeframe is tentative. Please check website for update or changes.
Classes begin - September 24 at 8:00 a.m. in Dunlap Auditorium
OSU Academic Calendar (University Calendar)
Residency
For questions about residency, click residency. You can also contact University Registrar at (614) 292-8500 or registrar@osu.edu.
Ohio & Columbus Information
Housing Information
For information on housing, click the links below:
Student Organizations
Click link for a list of student organizations:
| Emergencies | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (614) 292-3551 | 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street Columbus, OH 43210 |
Companion animal | (614) 292-3551 |
| Farm animal & Equine | (614) 292-6661 |
| Address | Phone |
|---|---|
| 1900 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210 |
(614) 292-1171 |
To search the directory, check if you want to include first and/or last name, then start typing in the search box. Live information will appear as you type once you have at least 3 characters.
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