On-Campus Pre-Vet Presentations & Tours

These two-hour programs are open to all interested in a veterinary medicine career. They include a presentation by the director of admissions and a student-guided tour of the college. Guests of pre-vet students are welcome to attend the presentation and participate in the tour.

Presentation

The presentation covers information about the DVM curriculum, how to prepare for a future application, an overview of the application process, ways to strengthen an application, careers in veterinary medicine, and financial aid.

Tour

The tour is a guided walk-through of the educational facilities and some of our clinical spaces, like the Companion Animal Hospital. These are the only tours the college offers; we do not offer individual tours.

Registration Process

Spaces are limited for this program, and we ask each attendee to limit their guests to one to two adults to allow more students to attend. To register:

• Click REGISTER, and you will be taken to an email address.  
  • In the Subject line, type "Presentation & Tour."  
  • In the body of the email, indicate the date you would like to attend, your name and email address, and your guest's name, if you will have one.

Registration confirmation will be sent closer to the date of the program, along with details on the time and location of the program.

Waitlist

If you are interested in a tour marked “Full,” email vet_admissions@cornell.edu and ask to be put on the waitlist. Include the date you are interested in attending and if you are bringing a guest. Cancelations are frequent, and those on the waitlist can often attend.

Cancelations

If you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer someone on the waitlist an opportunity to attend. Please email us at vet_admissions@cornell.edu.

Restrictions and Warnings

Children 14 years old and under are not allowed on tours for health and safety reasons. 

There are many steps to climb. You may see dead or sick animals, blood, and animal tissues. You will not be allowed to touch or pet any animals. Photography is not allowed at any point during the Tour. Close-toed shoes are required in the hospital (no sandals).

Watch our Virtual Tours

Virtual Admissions Roundtables

These roundtables are offered via Zoom and are tailored for small groups of pre-vet applicants. These programs are only open to those who register by emailing us with your name and the date and time you are interested in attending. A Zoom link will be sent a few days before the program. All times are Eastern Time Zone.

Virtual Pre-Vet Roundtables

Pre-Vet Roundtables will help you prepare for a future application, learn details about Cornell and our veterinary curriculum, and hear about life as a vet student.  

Applicant Roundtables are for current applicants to gain tips on writing a successful application.

Virtual Pre-Vet Club Meetings

For pre-vet clubs who want to set up a virtual Zoom meeting with the director of admissions, please email vet_admissions@cornell.edu.

Annual Open House

The Annual Open House is our opportunity to share the joys of our profession with the community. Veterinary students, faculty, and staff members host this annual event that allows those interested to look more closely at veterinary medicine. We invite you to tour our college and learn more about our facilities, equipment, and daily activities.

Date: Saturday, April 5 | Time: 9 am - 3 pm (No Registration Required)

Individual Appointments

Individual appointments are available with the Director of Admissions. Whether you are a college pre-vet, high school student, career changer, or postbac student, this is an opportunity to discuss your preparation for a future application and ask questions about our DVM degree program. Appointments have been temporarily suspended until the Fall of 2025. 

Stay in Touch!

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