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Prospective Student Tours

Tour Registration

Prospective student tours are scheduled at 3 pm on select Mondays and Fridays throughout the year.  Tours of the college are provided by the Veterinary Ambassadors, students who are enrolled in the professional curriculum. Tours are limited in size and individuals are advised to sign up early.

• Register for a Prospective Student Tour

Students attending Experience Iowa State (EIS)

The College of Veterinary Medicine offers a 30-minute information session at 2:30 pm and an hour-long tour at 3 pm for prospective high school students considering a pre-vet course of study during  Experience Iowa State . Individuals wishing to attend these sessions and tours should register at the Vet Med booth when they arrive on campus in the morning.

Upcoming Experience Iowa State Dates Info Sessions and Tours (2:30-4 pm)

• Monday, April 22

​ Register for a tour

Tours are for prospective students who are 13 years or older since Patterson Hall (the College of Veterinary Medicine) is an educational and medical facility. Tours include various classrooms and associated technology within Patterson Hall, and the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (small and large animal hospitals). While a tour of the College of Veterinary Medicine is not appropriate for young, school-aged children, there is a lot to discover at Iowa State University including the ISU Farms .

If you wish to inquire about a large group tour for your students, please contact  [email protected] .

Upcoming Tour Dates (3-4 pm)

• Friday, May 3 (college students/graduates only)

Register for a tour

Can’t make it to campus or just want a sneak peak of our facilities – check out this  video tour

Directions and Parking Information

Visitors who are coming to the college for tours should enter campus off South 16th Street (Entrance B). Metered parking is available in Lot 96 and individuals should enter the building at the Fish Tank Lobby Entrance.

• Map & Directions

Pre-Veterinary Requirements

Strong Foundation

Your pre-veterinary journey encompasses many aspects of the years leading up to veterinary school. Essential to this journey is creating a strong foundation for all that you will learn and be expected to do in our DVM program. Please use the links below to learn more what is required for successful applicants.

• Foundational Course Requirements (Prerequisites)
• Veterinary, Animal, and Research Experience
• Essential Functions and Technical Standards
• Pre-Vet Checklist

Programs and Camps

A variety of programs and camps are available for students interested in pursuing a veterinary medicine career.

Some of the opportunities available affiliated with Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine include:

• AgDiscovery

AgDiscovery is a summer camp outreach program to help middle through high school students explore careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology, aquaculture, and much more. This 2-4 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians, industry representatives, and professionals working for the U.S. government. Students who participate in AgDiscovery gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities.

Iowa State University is one of several host sites for AgDiscovery and accepts students, ages 15-17.

For more information contact: Alexis Campbell, PhD [email protected] (515) 294-1390

• FFA Programs

The Future Farmers of America’s Veterinary Science CDE provides opportunities for participants to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science.

• Vet Camp at the Iowa State Fair

Vet Camp at the Iowa State Fair is held each August and is an educational, exciting, hands-on learning program aimed at encouraging children ages 10-18 to learn about animal health, welfare and what it is like to be an animal doctor. The two-hour program focuses on both large and small veterinary medicine. Vet Camp is free with a paid Fair admission.

Daily Campus Visit

Your path to becoming begins here.

A daily visit includes a preview of Iowa State presentation, campus tour, university housing tour, and an academic information session in the area of your choice (available on most weekdays). Daily visits can also be customized with information sessions to learn about the Honors Program, Study Abroad Center, Program for Women in Science and Engineering, and more!

Daily visits are offered most Monday–Fridays during the academic year and summer. In order to best prepare your visit, we ask that you register at least five business days before your preferred visit date.

To register for your visit, navigate to the Schedule Your Visit page. View the available dates and variety of visit options and select the date that works best for you. Once you have selected your visit date, you will have the opportunity to select which schedule works best for you and add any optional information sessions based on your interests.

• Schedule Your Visit

Veterinary Medicine Students Years 1, 2, 3: Fall & Spring

The cost of attendance is  an estimate of the costs of being enrolled for one year  at Iowa State University. Students are assigned a financial aid budget based on their estimated cost of attendance, which is used to determine the maximum amount of financial aid needed. To help with understanding your cost of attendance,  planning tools  are available. Some of these tools can help you create budgets and lay out costs specific to your enrollment situation.

Students who register for the NAVLE may submit a cost of attendance adjustment form to have their Federal loan eligibility increased by the registration cost.

Students who attempt a preceptorship away from ISU may submit a preceptorship form and receipts for reimbursement of expenses paid after academic credit is earned for the preceptorship

When considering costs of attendance, please note:

• Total costs for attending Iowa State University may vary based on students’ lifestyles, majors, academic colleges, and academic progress
• Student tuition, fees, and charges for food & housing in university housing are set by the Iowa Board of Regents
• Food & Housing costs refer to the varied housing and dining choices made by the student; more information is available from the Department of Residence  and  ISU Dining
• Summer costs of attendance vary depending on each student’s situation — see  Tuition and Fees  for more information
• Juniors and seniors in some colleges are assessed tuition at a higher rate — see  Tuition and Fees  for more information
• All international students enrolled for 1 credit hour or more at Iowa State University are required to purchase the ISU Student & Scholar Medical Insurance Plan
• The Medical Insurance Plan cost IS NOT included in the International dollar amounts listed below

Cost of Attendance Explained

Tuition and fees.

These are the costs for your classes. The amount listed is based on full-time enrollment (12+ credits) and  mandatory fees ; this does not include any special course fees. Mandatory fees include a technology fee, activity fee, and health fee. Some majors may see a  higher tuition cost . The higher cost assists with the cost of delivering those programs to ensure a high-quality educational experience.

Food and Housing

The amount listed is an estimate of your food and housing expenses; your actual costs may differ depending on your  housing assignment  and  meal plan choice . If you are not living on-campus or do not have a meal plan through the university, you will not be charged for these items.

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment

The amount listed is an estimate; your actual costs may differ each semester based on the classes you are taking. Only books and supplies purchased through the University Bookstore in the Memorial Union can be charged to your U-Bill.

Transportation and Personal Expenses

The amount listed is an estimate for your daily living expenses. This cost will not be charged to your U-bill, but you can use financial aid to cover your day-to-day costs if you choose. Daily living expenses may include laundry, a personal vehicle (parking on campus, gas, etc.), prescriptions, personal hygiene items, or other daily costs.

College of Veterinary Medicine — Admissions System

Welcome to the admissions system.

Virtual Visits

Because each one of you matters to us, we want you to be able to experience Iowa State University from the comforts of your home through one of our virtual visits.

We have options for everyone ranging from daily virtual visits, transfer virtual visits, and specially designed programming for admitted students.

The first hour of all virtual visits will feature an admissions information session and a live student panel. Over the remaining two hours we will host academic information sessions and various interest sessions. You can choose to attend the sessions that work for you.

In order to provide the best campus visit experience, we ask that all prospective students register individually.