Veterinary Students
Please visit the College Resources area in the CVM Community on the website for other helpful resources and links.
Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine awarded 121 professional DVM degrees and 3 PhD degrees during the college’s 112th commencement on Monday, May 6, in Auburn Arena. Click here to view the ceremony.
The annual White Coat Ceremony is symbolic of the college’s medical program and the success of our DVM students as they move forward in their education. The ceremony honors the transition of professional students moving from classroom and laboratory education (first- and second-year students) to clinical education (third- and fourth-year students). The White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2021 will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Find photos of previous year’s ceremonies on the college’s social media.
CVM 2019 Summer Clinical Semester(After 3rd year of classes) |
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| May 16 | Classes Begin | Thu |
| May 16-22 | Resignation Fee– Dropping all courses during this period will result in a $100 resignation fee. | Thu – Wed |
| May 17 | Last Day to Add Course | Fri |
| May 20-22 | Drop Course Penalty Days– Dropping an elective course during these days will result in a $100 Drop Fee per course dropped. | Mon – Wed |
| May 22 | 5th Class Day– Last day to drop from an elective course or all courses with no grade assignment. – Last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes. |
Wed |
| May 27 | Memorial Day | Mon |
| Jun 19 | Last Day to Withdraw – Last day to withdraw from an elective course with no grade penalty. “W” assigned. – Students who need to submit forms to lift holds on their accounts must submit the forms several business days ahead of the deadline to allow for processing. |
Wed |
CVM 2019 Fall Semester |
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| Aug 5 | Class of 2023 Welcome Lunch | Mon |
| Aug 6-9 | CVM Freshman Orientation | Tues-Fri |
| Aug 12 | Classes Begin | Mon |
| Aug 16 | College Awards at CPC | Fri |
| Aug 19-Sep 9 | Resignation Fee– Dropping all courses during this period will result in a $100 resignation fee. | Mon – Mon |
| Aug 23 | Last Day to Add an Elective Course Pharmacy Resource Day |
Fri |
| Aug 26 – Sep 9 | Drop Course Penalty Days– Dropping an elective course or all courses during these days will result in a $100 Drop Fee per course dropped. | Mon – Mon |
| Sep 2 | Labor Day | Mon |
| Sep 9 | 15th Class Day – Last day to drop from an elective course or all courses with no grade assignment. – Last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes. . |
Mon |
| Oct 17-18 | CVM Fall Break | Thu – Fri |
| Oct 17-19 | AU CVM Annual Conference | Thu – Sat |
| Nov 1 | Last Day to Withdraw– Last day to withdraw from an elective course with no grade penalty. “W” assigned. – Students who need to submit forms to lift holds on their accounts must submit the forms several business days ahead of the deadline to allow for processing. |
Fri |
| Nov 4 | Public Health Career Forum | Mon |
| Nov 6 | Phi Zeta Day | Wed |
| Nov 17-21 | AVMA COE Accreditation Site Visit | Sun – Thu |
| Nov 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break | Mon – Fri |
| Dec 11 | Last Day of Finals | Wed |
CVM 2020 Spring Semester |
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| Jan 7 | Classes Begin | Tue |
| Jan 8-29 | Resignation Fee– Dropping all courses during this period will result in a $100 resignation fee. | Wed – Wed |
| Jan 14 | Last Day to Add Course | Tue |
| Jan 15-29 | Drop Course Penalty Days– Dropping an elective course during these days will result in a $100 Drop Fee per course dropped. | Wed – Wed |
| Jan 20 | M.L. King, Jr. Day | Mon |
| Jan 25 | White Coat Ceremony | Sat |
| Jan 28 – Feb 6 | At-Large Interviews | Tue-Thu |
| Jan 29 | 15th Class Day – Last day to drop from an elective course with no grade assignment. – Last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes. |
Wed |
| Feb 7 | Scholarship & Award Donor’s Luncheon | Fri |
| Feb 14 | Veterinary Summer Scholars Application deadline Rest and Recuperation Day (1st and 2nd year students) |
Fri |
| Feb 24 | Clinical Completion Celebration | Mon |
| Feb 27 | Mid-Semester – 36th Class Day | Thu |
| Mar 2-9 | Alabama & Kentucky Interviews | Mon-Mon |
| Mar 9-13 | Spring Break | Mon – Fri |
| Mar 14-16 | SAVMA National Symposium (Cornell) | Sat-Mon |
| Mar 20 | Teaching Awards at CPC | Fri |
| Apr 3 | Last Day to Withdraw– Last day to withdraw from an elective course or all courses with no grade penalty. “W” assigned. – Students who need to submit forms to lift holds on their accounts must submit the forms several business days ahead of the deadline to allow for processing. |
Fri |
| Apr 4 | CVM Open House | Sat |
| Apr 24 | Classes End | Fri |
| May 6 | Last Day of Finals | Wed |
| May 4 | Commencement | Mon |
All activities associated with students in the professional degree program are coordinated through the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Academic Affairs. The following list contains examples of activities coordinated through the Office of Academic Affairs.
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- Assistance with financial aid, obtaining medical insurance, and access to medical care. While these services are provided by other University departments, or sources outside the University, the Office of Academic Affairs actively assists veterinary medical students needing these services.
- During the transition into the first year of the DVM curriculum, entering professional students take part in a 32-hour orientation led by faculty, staff, and accomplished professional students. This on-site orientation includes sessions focused on professional relationships, learning resources, effective use of educational technology, understanding learning preferences, personal management of financial challenges, team building, stress and wellness, and an introduction to college clubs and activities. Students are encouraged to become involved in the peer mentorship program coordinated by second-year professional students.
- The CVM facilitates activities of twenty clubs and organizations to promote professional and personal advancement of students (https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/education/veterinary-students/student-clubs-and-organizations/).
- The CVM maintains a full-time, embedded counselor/psychologist who meets with students individually and in group sessions to address student needs.
- The CVM, through support from the Alabama and Kentucky Veterinary Medical Associations, maintains a financial counselor who meets with students individually and in group sessions to address student concerns about management of educational indebtedness.
- Support and assistance in professional writing is available through a Miller Writing Center satellite location at the college.
- Assistance for students with disabilities is provided by the college’s Office of Academic Affairs as directed by the AU Office of Accessibility.
- In unique situations, the Office of Academic Affairs seeks involvement from AU Student Counseling Services, the Alabama Veterinary Professionals Wellness Program, local veterinary practice owners, members of the college Alumni Advisory Council, and recent alumni to optimally assist students.
- Faculty are actively involved in providing advice and assistance to students in externship and preceptorship selection.
- The CVM maintains a part-time career counselor to assist students in connecting with faculty or alumni focused in various career areas as they seek employment upon graduation.
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 November/December and again in April. Information about the examination, as well as a link to practice examinations, is available on the ICVA’s website: https://www.icva.net/navle/. 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 requires 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 website for their chosen state’s board of veterinary medical examiners. Information for Alabama and Kentucky is below. Links to veterinary examiner boards in other states and Canada may be found on the ICVA website.
For Alabama:
Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (ABVME)
Alabama Forms – Students, please make sure to complete the Certification of NAVLE Eligibility. The license application is only for veterinarians who are already licensed in another state and are seeking licensure in Alabama.
For Kentucky:
Kentucky’s Board of Veterinary Examiners; Instructions on Applying for NAVLE
Student Clubs and Organizations
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine hosts many different groups that cater to our students’ individual interests and professional goals. These clubs and organizations provide our students knowledge and experience in specialized areas outside of their extensive veterinary curriculum, as well as network with peers, professionals and mentors who support their growth in their chosen fields. To view the complete list of student clubs and organizations at the college, click here.
