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Utah State University Class of 2021 Incoming Student Information Packet
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letters 3 Office of Student Services 8 Communication, Computer, and IT Information 8 Summer Dates, Deadlines, and Academic Calendar 11 Academic Calendar 12 Registration Information 13 Summer Checklist 16 USU SVM Orientation 17
Welcome to the Class of 2021! Congratulations on being accepted into the Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah (WIMU) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine! It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Class of 2021. The faculty and staff at Utah State University (USU) are passionate about the DVM education program and are looking forward to welcoming you to the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) in August. As the sixth class to start their veterinary education at USU you will have a unique opportunity to help us continue to shape the WIMU regional program and further develop the USU SVM. We trust that you are enthusiastic about the opportunities offered by the joint WIMU Regional Program in veterinary medicine. The faculties at the participating universities are committed to providing you with a great educational experience. We believe that this program offers the best of two world-class universities. At USU, you have a small class size that facilitates extensive interaction with the faculty and you have access to excellent farm facilities for hands-on clinical activities. At WSU, you will receive your clinical training in one of the best-equipped teaching hospitals in the world and will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished clinical faculty. Orientation for new students will begin on Friday, August 11, 2017 with USU SVM orientation on the USU campus in Logan, UT. The following week will be spent in Post Falls, Idaho and Pullman, Washington participating in Cougar Orientation and Leadership Experience (COLE) activities. In addition to providing a valuable start to your veterinary education, this will be an opportunity for you to get to know your classmates who are beginning the WIMU on the Pullman and Bozeman campuses. The activities at WSU will conclude with the White Coat Ceremony, which will be held Thursday, August 17 in Pullman. The White Coat Ceremony provides an opportunity to reflect on values that are key to our profession and includes an induction into Veterinary Medical School, whereupon each student is cloaked with a laboratory jacket donated by the Washington, Idaho, Montana, or Utah Veterinary Medical Association. Family and significant others are invited to attend the White Coat Ceremony. However, we understand that it may be difficult and expensive for many families to attend the ceremony. Consequently, the ceremony will be livestreamed on-line (and recorded), so that individuals who are unable to attend will be able to view it in real-time or watch it at a later date. Classes will start at 8:00 AM on Monday, August 21. The USU SVM follows the WSU academic calendar and class times to allow for joint distance education courses. If you have questions about anything you need to do in preparation for starting veterinary school or need help with arrangements for moving to Logan, please feel free to contact Mr. Michael Bishop, our Director of Academic and Student Services at 435-797-8786 or michael.s.bishop@usu.edu. I look forward to getting to know you in August. Have a great summer! Sincerely, Dirk K. Vanderwall, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT Associate Dean, USU SVM
Welcome and congratulations to your acceptance into the USU School of Veterinary Medicine (WIMU)! All of us - our current veterinary students, staff and faculty - are excited to have you here in Logan very soon and look forward to working with you. Your success is our mission and, despite the prospect of the coming summer break, we are already very busy preparing for your arrival to get you started and to make the first days of orientation as pleasant and meaningful experience for you as possible. Despite your being in Logan for only half of your veterinary curriculum, we all here at USU would like to create a life-long, mutually beneficial relationship with you as a professional. We think that this relationship starts on the day you start school. To this end, we have compiled this information packet, which has also a “to-do” list in it because we have some tasks to ask of you before you get here. It is very important that you carefully read through the materials and complete all of the requested items to make sure everything is taken care of in time before you arrive at USU. Some of the dates and deadlines indicate a specific starting date, for instance the registration beginning July 1. Please respect those and do not try to get them done ahead of time because that has created certain technical problems in the past. If you have any questions about items on the list of things to do over the summer or any problems we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bishop or myself (ralph.meyer@usu.edu, phone: (435) 797-1774). We are glad to help however we can. Serving as the Associate Department Head for the School of Veterinary Medicine at USU, my work is dedicated to overseeing the day-to-day operations of school and ensuring that you can benefit from the curriculum as much and as effectively as possible. We have a truly student-centered program and strive to continually improve it. Therefore I would like to hear your feedback at all times while we have you here with us, and of course, in the years beyond school. I am looking forward to meeting you and hope you will have a great summer! Sincerely, Ralph G. Meyer, PhD., Associate Dept. Head, USU SVM (WIMU) 4815 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-5815 PH: (435) 797-1774 Ralph.Meyer@usu.edu www.vetmed.usu.edu
Utah State University Dear Class of 2021,
School of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Student Services I have had the opportunity and pleasure to meet many of you during your
on-site interview here in Logan, and I look forward to meeting the rest of you
4815 Old Main Hill
when you arrive for orientation on August 11th. My role as the Director of
Logan, UT 84322-4815
Academic and Student Services is to help with all of the logistics and
vetmed@usu.edu
operations pertaining to your educational experience here at Utah State
www.vetmed.usu.edu University. However, the most significant role I play is in supporting you in
becoming the best veterinarian possible.
One of the ways that I/we do this is by fostering and encouraging a
culture of professionalism, caring, and support. Because of the small class
size, you will have the opportunity to know all of your fellow classmates very
well. This same opportunity exists with the faculty and staff that teach and
support you in the program. There are nearly 30 faculty and staff who work
with you during your two year stint at USU; which is approximately a 2:1
student to faculty/staff ratio when considering both classes of students and
all of our faculty and staff. The camaraderie that exists between and among
students and faculty, has led many of our past students to refer to the
atmosphere within our program as being very “family like”. I invite you to fully
participate in this culture and experience.
As you begin this part of your journey towards becoming a veterinarian,
there are a few perspectives I would like you to consider:
1. Your professional training begins in day one. That training is not limited to
the development of personal knowledge and technical expertise in certain
skills, but extends into other qualities such as attitude, communication skills,
the ability to develop and maintain relationships, and the ability to manage
stress and stressful situations well.
2. Begin working now on your vision of your future self. Clarify in your minds,
the quality and type of veterinarian you want to become, and begin putting
the pieces together while in school.
3. The veterinary community is a small one. Get to know classmates and
faculty personally, and be good to one another. One day, these same
individuals will be your colleagues, associates, collaborators, and even
potentially your boss.
4. Get involved and get fully engaged. Commit to being present at every class.
Be an active learner and participant by asking questions and being
prepared. Be a part of your student body, or become active in one or more
of the many clubs.
This is an exciting part of your career development, and many amazing
experiences are waiting here for you to enjoy. I wish you all a safe and
enjoyable summer, and I look forward to your start here next August.
All my best,
Michael S. Bishop
WIMU: A partnership between the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Idaho, Montana State University and Utah State University.May 19, 2017 Welcome Utah State University Veterinary Medicine class of 2021! You’ve made it! As you prepare yourself for your new challenge, I’d like to introduce myself and inform you about the services I offer as part of the program. My name is Chris Chapman, and I’ve recently returned to working as Wellness Director with the Veterinary Medicine program. I previously worked in this position from June 2012-June 2014. I have been licensed in Utah as a Clinical Psychologist since 2011. Before joining the USU Veterinary Medicine program, I worked in the USU Counseling Center providing services to students. I have also worked at Washington State University and Weber State University providing services to students, faculty, and staff. I am here to assist you in any way possible. Whether you are struggling with stress and anxiety, trying to deal with the daily grind of veterinary school, or just needing someone to talk to, I’m here to help. As a therapist with many years of experience working with students, I can help you learn better ways to deal with stress, manage your time, and overcome obstacles as you encounter them. With some students we meet several times over the course of the year to collaborate on working through challenges. With others I meet only once or twice as needed to discuss issues or provide new skills. I also work with couples in order to help students keep their relationships strong as they navigate the often stressful and very busy time they spend in the Vet Med program. I will provide several workshops for students throughout the academic year, generally 4 per semester. These workshops will focus on study skills, dealing with test anxiety, stress management, and other relevant topics. Many students find these workshops as a great time to “de-stress,” take a break from the rigors of your day to day schooling, have a cookie, and learn some skills to help you on your way. In addition to these workshops, we feature evening workshops that are focused exclusively on couples. Generally we have a potluck and learn about ways to strengthen relationships. Many students find these workshops to be useful in not only helping their relationships, but also providing an opportunity to get to know your fellow students and their partners. We’re all in this together! These services are free and totally confidential. I hope you will consider me an easily accessible counselor, consultant and coach—a person you can talk to for any reason—even just to chat. I’m looking forward to getting to know you during your time at USU. I hope you will feel free to seek out my services whenever you need assistance. My office is in the Center for Integrated BioSystems 311, in between VSB and AGRS, the two buildings where you will take almost all your courses. You can e-mail me at chris.chapman@usu.edu. My phone number is 801-792- 1459. Feel free to text or call. Please get in touch over the summer with any questions you may have. I look forward to meeting with all of you! Chris Chapman, Ph.D.
Class of 2021,
Representing the Class of 2020, I would like to congratulate you on being chosen to join
us as part of the WIMU regional program. As you will soon find out, USU School of Veterinary
Medicine is built upon a foundation of professionalism. Our faculty and staff will play a very
integral role in helping you reach your potential not only as a veterinarian but as a professional.
The curriculum is designed to prepare you for a successful career in whatever aspect of
Veterinary Medicine interests you.
The journey in which you are about to embark is unlike any other. Many of the
challenges ahead will be taxing, perhaps greater than any you have overcome before; however,
don’t let these trials distract or deter you from your goal. As a class, I strongly encourage you to
actively develop a culture of comradery, and as you do so you will find there is nothing you
can’t accomplish as a team.
In order to reiterate the importance of this culture, I would like to use a real life
example to emphasize two critical points. As many of you may remember, in the 2008 Beijing
Olympics Michael Phelps broke the record for most gold medals won in one Olympic games. He
first tied the record winning his 7th gold medal of the games in the 100 m butterfly. He won by
only .01 seconds. With the race being so close he was able to win by having a strong start,
setting him up for a strong finish. In the next event he was at the mercy of his teammates as it
was a relay. Although he tied the world record on his own, without the help of his teammates
he wouldn’t have been able to win his 8th gold medal in the relay, and thus wouldn’t have set
the record.
Just like Phelps a strong start to your experience here at USU-SVM will enable you to
have a strong finish. Second, without the help of your classmates, accomplishments will be
limited and less fulfilling. As the class of 2020 we will strive to make ourselves available as
resources. We are honored to call you part of our program and once again welcome to the
team.
I look forward to seeing you all,
Colton M. Gust
President of USU-SVM class of 2020The Office of Student Services
The Office of Student Services at both USU and WSU are here to assist you through your entire program.
We work collectively to help you become the best veterinarian possible by facilitating the day to day
operations of the program. Please feel free to contact us as needed, and we will do our best to assist you.
Contact Information:
School of Veterinary Medicine, 4815 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-4815
Associate Dean:
Dr. Dirk Vanderwall dirk.vanderwall@usu.edu AGRS 248A (435) 797-9438
Associate Department Head for the SVM
Dr. Ralph Meyer ralph.meyer@usu.edu AGRS 247 (435) 797-1774
Director of Academic and Student Services:
Michael Bishop michael.s.bishop@usu.edu AGRS 242 (435) 797-8786
Academic and Student Services Assistant:
Jodi DeVries jodi.devries@usu.edu AGRS 249A (435) 764-5619
Psychologist, Professional Development Coordinator:
Dr. Chris Chapman cchap06@gmail.com CIB 311 (801) 792-1459
Communication, Computer, and IT Information
Website: The vetmed.usu.edu website has resources for you to access. Please look under the top
navigation bar titled “Current Students”. Under this section of the website, there are general coordinating
features like the calendar, schedules, and faculty contact information. The calendar is used for all club
related postings and vet school events. Additionally, there is an internal section that each of you can
access for more specific and to some extent sensitive information. At the bottom left corner, under the
heading “Internal Vetmed Links” there is a “Student Access” link. The username for this section is currently
set to “Student” and the password is “AggieBlue”. This internal site has student contact information,
instructions, policies, and other useful resources. The internal section of the website is still under
construction and is a new feature this year, so new information and features are being added throughout
the summer. Please get familiar with the websites content and features. You will be expected to use them.
Email: Each of you has already been assigned a WSU vetmed email account. In most cases, this account
will look like: firstname.last@vetmed.wsu.edu. This will eventually become the WIMU Program's primary, if
not only, means for contacting you individually, even here on the Logan Campus. Please check your
account periodically over the summer for possible updates. You may also link this account to other email
accounts that you may frequent more often. If you do not know your vetmed email account, you can call
(509) 335-0101 or (435) 797-8786 for help. All of your vetmed email accounts will be compiled into a listserv
titled logan2021@vetmed.wsu.edu. We use this group email address to communicate with everyone in your
class. This listserv is for official school business and is a moderated list. You may also use this listserv to
organize club events or other class functions, but it is not for use by the general public, nor is it for use to
publicize personal events or agendas.
Information Packet for incoming Students, Class of 2021Class Facebook Page: For items and events of a personal nature, we have set up a “USU SVM Class of
2021” Facebook page. This is where you can post and search for housing options among your colleagues,
sell items such as books, or organize a time to ‘hang out’. The administration of this Facebook page gets
assigned to your executive body, once they are elected, and may end up serving as a means to stay in
contact with one another even after you graduate.
Computer Systems: Many incoming students have questions regarding what type of computer system
and accessories to purchase. There is no one platform or system that will ideally fit all of your needs while
here or at WSU. However, a laptop or pad/tablet system that you can take from course to course is highly
recommended. Having software installed that will allow you to upload and use pdf documents and
PowerPoint presentations is also considered necessary. Many students use additional software to take
notes on top of these types of document.
Course Recordings: Many of your instructors now make video recordings of their lectures. If they do, most will
make them available through our course management system known as Canvas. Please, however, do not expect
that staying home and watching a video recording will be an adequate replacement for being present and
participating in class. Part of your grading is based on participation and professional behavior. For the most part,
Lectures are considered optional attendance. However, attendance in all Labs is considered mandatory. This will
be explained further at our orientation.
The following is a list of terms and information about various systems that are used throughout the
program:
Banner and Zzusis- Banner is the student and academic management system used at USU to track all
student progress throughout their academic career. It is the interface used by students and administration
for such things as admissions, financial aid, registration, transcripts, and access to other services
throughout the university system. Zzusis is the student management system used at WSU. You will
typically access these systems by going through the MyUSU and MyWSU portals.
Canvas and Blackboard - Canvas is the learning management system used here at USU, while WSU has
recently adopted Blackboard. If used by your instructor, both of these systems will house all course
information such as the syllabus, class schedule, and course materials. They provide a means to deliver
quizzes, and maintain grades, and also serve as a medium for faculty/student interaction and
communication.
Panopto and Tegrity - Panopto is a video and audio recording software integrated into the learning
management system. Faculty may record and then archive their lectures for your future use via this
software. WSU recently switched to using Panopto, but you may still see references to Tegrity, which
was their old system for recording video and audio of lectures.
Box and J-Drive - Box, is an online content management system used by USU. It offers secure content
management and collaboration for individuals, teams, and courses by enabling secure file sharing and
access to files online from any internet enabled device. As a student you will be given a certain amount of
space in this cloud based environment. The J-drive is part of a WSU server designated tor the storage of
course materials. Students have access to portions of this drive to archive materials related to specific
courses and subjects. It is also the space used by certain courses or exercises (such as Diagnostic
Challenge) to provide a means of allowing access to specific materials.
Information Packet for incoming Students, Class of 2021IVC, Acano, Polycom, Zoom - Interactive Video Conferencing or IVC is similar to Skype type
interactions. It provides the ability to enhance our distributive learning model by involving faculty and
students from offsite locations into our meetings and classrooms in real time through bridged
connections. We use Cisco and Tanberg hardware and software, and dedicated high speed educational
cables to transmit video and audio signals across and between campuses. Bridging allows for more
than one site to join in on our meetings and classroom events, but does require specific equipment that
is installed in many of our conference rooms and classrooms, as well as prior arrangement to organize
with the USU Bridge. At WSU they refer to this type of interaction as a "Polycom" meeting, and their
"Bridge" is called AMS (Academic Media Services). Bob Mitchell is the individual at WSU you may have
the opportunity to work with when using this type of equipment or connection. Acano is a web based
operating system that allows for a similar experience without the need for Tanberg or Polycom
hardware and is a feature we are currently implementing into our local conference rooms. Zoom is
another web based platform that we use for conference calls and meetings. You can establish a free
Zoom account by going to https://www.zoom.us
Top Hat - Top Hat is a student and classroom engagement system. The WIMU program as a whole
has recently moved to using Top Hat, and has been phasing out the use of i>clickers starting this past
year. You may need to purchase a subscription to Top Hat after the start of lectures (depends on your
instructors).
Additional information and training will be offered Thursday morning during the WSU Orientation.
Information Packet for incoming Students, Class of 2021Summer Dates and Deadlines
July 1, 2017 – Complete your Bio and upload your portrait by this date. Go to the
following link to complete this action:
Class of 2021 Biography, Photo, and Survey Link
July 1, 2017 – You may begin registering for classes, however, please do not try to
register before this date. For students taking USU summer session
courses, you will not be able to register until your current classes have
finished.
August 1, 2017 – Final transcripts are due to WSU Office of Student Services:
Andrew Wade
Office of Student Services
College of Veterinary Medicine
PO Box 647012
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-7012
August 11, 2017 – USU School of Veterinary Medicine Orientation (see page 13). This is
a mandatory event and is considered the first day of school.
August 13-18, 2017 – COLE and WSU CVM Orientation. The SVM makes the arrangements
for travel to this event and covers the cost of travel. We will travel by
bus through Sunday night to Post Falls, ID, for the first part of the
experience. Then on Wednesday, our bus will take us to Pullman, WA
for the WSU CVM Orientation and White Coat Ceremony that takes
place the following day. Immediately following the White Coat
Ceremony, we board our bus for travel back to Logan, UT. You are
welcome to travel back with family/friends, however it is at your own
cost.
August 21, 2017 – Classes begin at 8:10am in VSB 213.
Information Packet for incoming Students, Class of 2021Academic Calendar
The USU SVM follows the WSU academic calendar and bell schedule, not the USU general academic calendar, nor
their bell schedule. The reason for doing this is to align our academic schedules and courses throughout our
program's various time zones and sites so that the opportunity for interactive video conferencing between specific
classes and club events can occur. The following illustrates the differences between the SVM/WSU calendar and
the USU general academic calendar.
Information Packet for incoming Students, Class of 2021Registration Information - Fall Semester 2017
You will be able to register for courses starting July 1, 2017. You should preregister for your courses by the first
part of August, especially if you will be receiving financial aid loans. All course registration is done online at
http://usu.edu/myusu/. If you are registering for the first time at USU, you must obtain your A# (student
identification number) by using the Preferred e-mail you listed and sent to us on Form 3.
Follow the steps below to gain access to Banner.
Section A: Obtain Your A-Number and Student Password
If you are new to USU, and need to set up your strong password, visit https://myid.usu.edu. It requires you to
know you’re A# (USU Student ID number) and have a preferred email or mobile phone designated in your
Banner record. If you do not have a preferred email or mobile phone, please call the IT Service Desk at 435-797-
HELP (4357) or submit a photo ID displaying your full name at https://passwordreset.usu.edu. If you do not know
your A-Number, select "I don't know my A-Number,” or call Michael Bishop at 435-797-8786. If you have
questions or need assistance, you may also contact the IT Service Desk at (435) 797-HELP (4357).
Section B: Register for Classes
Having your A# and password allows you to access Banner. Once you have accessed Banner, you may register
for the following courses after July 1. All Logan based students in the Class of 2021 take the same core courses
at the same time, and in the same locations. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully registered for the
correction courses. Be careful to NOT register for an ADVS cross-listed course. After registering, you should be
enrolled in 18 credits (not counting electives).
Core Courses for Fall 2017
Prefix Course Credits
VM 7500 Animals, Society and the Veterinarian 1
VM 7510 Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy 4
VM 7511 Veterinary Anatomy I 5
VM 7519 Veterinary Physiology I 4
VM 7568 Animal Handling & Ag. Animal Orientation 2
VM 7586 Principles of Surgery (either section) 1
VM 7598 Introduction to Clinics 1
Elective Courses for Fall 2017
Prefix Course
VM 7501 International Veterinary Medicine
VM 7508 Research Orientation
VM 7596.01 Veterinary Practicum: Pet Loss Hotline
VM 7596.02 Veterinary Practicum: Animals, Humans, and
Healing
Some courses such as Animals, Society, and the Veterinarian; Principles of Surgery; and Introduction to Clinics
span multiple years. You only register for these courses once. Following your first semester, you will receive an
incomplete grade for the course, which will stay on your transcript until the course is completed in future years.
For Principles of Surgery, sign up for only one section. The class will be divided into 2 sections the first week of
classes (irrespective of what section you signed up for).
Information Packet for Entering Students, Class of 2020Electives are taken for your own edification and do not count towards the completion of your degree in
years 1-3. However, some electives are tied to certificate or research programs and are needed to
complete the requirements for those programs.
Additional class information will be given to you at the USU Orientation on August 11, 2017. At the
beginning of the semester you will be able to obtain course syllabi, test dates and other curriculum
information by accessing Canvas through the ‘MyUSU’ webpage on the USU website.
Section C: Course Schedule
The course schedule listed in Banner, in many cases, is not a reflection of what your actual schedule will be. This
is because times are submitted to Scheduling as placeholders that allow us to reserve space and resources, and
then manipulate the schedule as needed. This becomes very necessary and apparent as you transition into your
second year courses where every day and week are different due to a rotating schedule. Below is an outline of
what your first semester will be. You will receive the actual schedule for your courses during orientation. You will
also be able to find your schedule on the vetmed.usu.edu website under the ‘Current Student’ section.
Information Packet for Entering Students, Class of 2020Section C: Financial Aid, Tuition and Fees
Financial aid is tied to your submission of a FAFSA, matriculation, and registration. When completing
your FAFSA, select USU as the receiving institution in years 1 and 2, then WSU in years 3 and 4. It
generally takes 5-7 business days for your FAFSA to be received by USU. Once you are matriculated,
and then register for courses starting July 1, the process for having your loans activated is somewhat
automatic. You will need to spend about 30 minutes with your financial aid counselor and sign a
promissory note. You can find who your counselor is and make an appointment by going to this link:
http://directory.usu.edu/department/551/? Additional information can also be found at:
http://www.usu.edu/finaid/ For out of area students the federal loan offered by completing your
FAFSA will not meet the full projected cost of your education and living expenses, so you will need to
apply for additional Health Professions Student Loans. All financial aid will be distributed the first
week of USU Courses (Aug. 28-Sept 1), not the first week of SVM courses, so please plan
appropriately.
Annual Costs1:
Tuition2: Utah residents $23,358
Non-residents (full tuition) $56,588
Non-residents (after waiver) 3 $48,588
Fees2: All students $ 1,070
Student Health Insurance4 varies with coverage
1 Costs listed are estimates only – All fees are subject to change.
2 September 8, 2017 is the last day to pay tuition prior to a 3% assessment charge.
3 Non-resident students automatically receive an $8,000/year ($4,000/semester) tuition waiver.
4 Health insurance is mandatory for students in the veterinary program .
Information Packet for Entering Students, Class of 2020Check List of Things to do BEFORE the First Day of Class
Register for Classes: There are three parts to the registration process at USU. Visit http://www.usu.edu/registrar/htm/registration/
and follow the steps. You should be able to begin registering for classes after July 1, 2016. You will need to set a password and
gain access into Banner.
Health Records and Insurance: Login to http://aggiehealth.usu.edu and complete the Immunizations Form. For more information
visit the Student Health Center website at http://usu.edu/health/. Please contact Katelyn Richins at katelyn.richins@usu.edu if you
have questions about the mandatory health insurance requirement.
ID Card: Obtain your student ID card at the USU Card Office in the Taggart Student Center (TSC) room 212. For more information
go to http://usucard.usu.edu/htm/getcard/student. Spouses should also obtain a card to have access to resources such as the
Student Wellness Center, Recreation Center, and the campus library. For more information go to
http://usucard.usu.edu/htm/getcard/spouse.
Campus Tour: Walk through the veterinary school buildings (VSB, AGRS, Hilllyard and South Farm Complex) and find your
classrooms, lab rooms, and computer rooms. Also familiarize yourself with the Taggart Student Center (TSC) and the Vet Med
Reference Section of the Merril-Cazier Library. Visit http://usu.edu/map/.
Microscope Locker: Find your microscope locker in VSB 213. Remember to bring your locker number and combination to the first
day of Microscopic Anatomy. These will be handed out at orientation or on the first day of class.
Personal/Student Locker: Find your student locker by VSB 213. Your locker combination will be given to you at orientation.
Financial Aid: Go to the TSC Building room 106, or check online to make sure your financial aid is on track. Financial aid will be
available after the first week of classes. Visit http://usu.edu/finaid, for more information. If you have questions about financial aid
call the Financial Aid Office at 435-797-0654.
Parking Permit: If you are going to be driving to school, you may want to purchase a parking permit. Visit USU’s Parking and
Transportation Services at http://parking.usu.edu. Do not park in any colored parking zone without a permit or YOU WILL GET A
TICKET.
Bus System: The Aggie Shuttle is FREE to the USU community. To check out the routes and times visit
http://parking.usu.edu/htm/aggie-shuttle. The Cache Valley Transit District (CVTD) also provides fare free bus services throughout Cache
Valley and Logan. For more information visit http://cvtdbus.org/ridingcvtd/howtoride.php
Fun Campus Places: Visit the Student Recreation Center and Aggie Ice Cream on campus.
Purchases: Purchase items for your courses. Once you register, you can see the material supply list associated with each course.
Banking: There are numerous community and regional banks. You might consider establishing a local account to make the handling
and transfer of funds more expedient.
Housing: Check into local housing options. There are many off-campus housing options; some rental options can be found at
http://utahcollegehousing.com. If you are interested in USU student housing, information can be obtained at http://usu.edu/student-
life/living/.
Math Packet: Refresh your math skills by completing the math packet sent via email to you. All entering students will take a
math skills exam their first week in the program. Students not scoring 90% or higher will be required to take a math refresher
course until they are able to pass a similar exam.
Many of these items will be covered during the USU Orientation Tour on August 11, 2017.
Information Packet for Entering Students, Class of 2020USU School of Veterinary Medicine
New Student Orientation – Class of 2020
The New Student Orientation provides a means for you to become more familiar with the USU campus, the USU School
of Veterinary Medicine, the faculty/staff, and your fellow classmates. It is also a time to help you finish all of the necessary
preparations before classes officially start, as well as, help you prepare for your C.O.L.E. experience. This is considered to
be your first day or start of the program. Both Orientation and C.O.L.E. are required parts of the program. The schedule for
the event is as follows:
Friday, August 11, 2017 – Agricultural Sciences Building (AGRS) Rm 137
BLOCK 1:
7:30 - 8:00 am Sign in, Pick-up name badges and materials, (Juice, Coffee, Bagels, and Doughnuts will be offered).
8:00 - 8:45 am Welcome and Introduction of Faculty – Dirk Vanderwall, Associate Dean
8:45 - 9:15 am Program Highlights – Dirk Vanderwall, Associate Dean
9:15 – 10:00 am Orientation and Academics – Ralph Meyer, Associate Department Head
10:00 - 10:15 am Break
BLOCK 2:
10:15 – 10:45 am Student Health Resources and Insurance – Katelyn Richins, Student Health Coordinator
10:45 - 11:15 am Financial Aid and Loans – Jennifer McGaughey, Financial Aid Counselor
11:15 - Noon Counseling and Wellness Support – Chris Chapman, Vet School Psychologist
Fall Electives and Programs:
Research Orientation and Research Scholars– Abby Benninghoff
Perspectives, Attitudes, and Professionalism – Michael S. Bishop
Plans & Preparations for COLE – Michael S. Bishop
Noon - 1:00 pm Welcome lunch – AGRS North patio
BLOCK 3:
1:00 – 2:00 pm Student Presentation/Comments/Q&A – Class of 2020 Ambassadors – AGRS North patio
2:00 – 4:00 pm Group Tours – led by Student Ambassadors
- Visit AGRS, VSB, Key Office, Library, and Taggart Center
- Student Photos – 4th Floor AGRS
- ID Cards – Taggart Student Center (TSC) room 212
- Keys – Key Office, Facilities room 104
5:30 – 8:00 pm Welcome BBQ for students and their families at AGRS North patio.
Information Packet for Entering Students, Class of 2020You can also read
