Current DVM Students
The Office of Academic Affairs leads and facilitates a wide variety of support services and activities directly impacting students in the professional veterinary degree program such as:
- First year student orientation focused on professional relationships, learning resources, effective use of educational technology, understanding learning preferences, personal management of financial challenges, team building, managing stress, wellness and an introduction to college clubs and activities
- Peer mentorship programs
- Leadership for 20+ professional student clubs and organizations
- Provides access to on-site mental health and wellness counselors
- Access to a certified financial planner through support from the Alabama and Kentucky Veterinary Medical Associations
- Assistance for students with disabilities as directed by the Auburn University Office of Accessibility
- Access to multiple external resources needed to optimally assist students facing unique situations
- Assistance with externship and preceptorship selection
- Facilitates annual third-year student White Coat Ceremony which honors the transition of professional students moving from classroom and laboratory to clinical education.
Contact the Office of Academic Affairs for additional information and guidance for these and other resources.
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Office of Academic Affairs
217 Veterinary Education Center, Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 844-2685 | academicaffairs@vetmed.auburn.edu
Prospective DVM Student Information
Veterinary Licensing Information
In order to practice veterinary medicine, aspiring veterinarians must pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) administered by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA). The ICVA offers the NAVLE twice a year: once in Fall and again in Spring. Information about the examination, as well as a link to practice examinations, is available on the ICVA’s NAVLE website. Please pay close attention to the deadline dates. These dates are firm, and if missed, the applicant must wait until the next offering of the exam.
In addition to the NAVLE, each state may require a separate examination covering the veterinary laws and regulations for that state. One state licensing exam must be chosen when applying to take the NAVLE. Applicants should review the information contained on the ICVA website for their chosen state’s board of veterinary medical examiners. Links to veterinary examiner boards in other states and Canada may be found on the ICVA website.
DVM Student and Professional Resources
Auburn University Academic Resources
Student Life Resources
Academic Calendar
2026 Fall Semester
| Aug 3-6 | Class of 2030 Orientation | Mon-Thur |
| Aug 10 | Start of Fall Semester | Mon |
| Aug 23 | Career Connect | Sun |
| Sep 4 | VEA Exam (Class of 2028) | Fri |
| Sep 7 | Labor Day | Mon |
| Oct 8-9 | Fall Break | Thur-Fri |
| Oct 29-31 | AU CVM Annual Conference | Thur-Sat |
| Nov 4 | Phi Zeta Day | Wed |
| Nov 23-27 | Thanksgiving Holidays | Mon-Fri |
| Dec 11 | Last Day of Finals | Fri |
2027 Spring Semester
| Jan 5 | Start of Spring Semester | Tues |
| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | Mon |
| Feb 5 | Rest and Recuperation Day (1st & 2nd year only) | Fri |
| Feb 20 | Accepted Students’ Day | Sat |
| Feb 27 | White Coat Ceremony (Class of 2028) | Sat |
| Mar 8-12 | Spring Break | Mon-Fri |
| Apr 3 | Vet Fest | Sat |
| Apr 30 | Last Day of Finals | Fri |
| May 3 | CVM Graduation | Mon |