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DVM New Student Information

Class of 2016

This page is designed specifically for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program Class of 2016. It contains information and links for fulfilling policies and submitting required university documents.

Congratulations on your admission to the college! We look forward to you joining the Wolfpack family and the veterinary profession.

 

What You Need to Know...NOW!

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

You must complete the following action items in order to confirm your enrollment in the university:

*More detailed information will be sent to you as soon as you notify us of your intention to enroll.*

WELCOME RECEPTION

The College of Veterinary Medicine is conducting its annual Welcome Reception for newly admitted students on Friday, March 30, 2012. An agenda will be e-mailed to you shortly after you receive your offer of admission.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION  

The mandatory new student orientation for the class of 2016 will be held on August 2, 3, and 6, 2012. The tentative agenda provides you with the schedule of events. Please note that the agenda is subject to change (the order of events and speakers; not the dates). Classes begin on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 (but on a Monday schedule).

2016 Locker Assignments

Student Services Presentation

OUTSTANDING PREREQUISITES  

Any outstanding prerequisites need to be completed by the conclusion of the Spring 2012 semester.  If you are not registered or enrolled for outstanding prerequisites, please notify our office immediately, as you are no longer eligible for admission.  Transcripts are due for outstanding prerequisites as soon as the course has been completed, but no later than July 2, 2012.  Should you fail to adhere to this policy, your seat will be automatically forfeited.

SEAT DEPOSIT  

To secure your seat in the class, we require a $250 Advance Enrollment Deposit (AED) paid online by April 16, 2012.  The AED will be applied toward your Fall 2012 semester tuition.  You will receive an e-mail with online payment instructions from our office as soon as you confirm your intention to enroll.

WHITE COAT CEREMONY

Members of the Class of 2016 will be formally inducted into the veterinary profession during the 13th Annual White Coat Ceremony to be held at the Jane S. McKimmon Center on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 3:00pm. More information will be sent from the Student Services Office.

Please return the Data Collection form by Friday, June 8, 2012.

Please return the White Coat Presenter form by Monday, July 2, 2012.

Class of 2016 Required Documents

Important Required Documents

Please print, complete and sign the forms for the following four action items by July 2, 2012:

We require signatures so please send (mail or hand deliver) original completed forms to:

ATTN: Student Services Office
College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University
1060 William Moore Drive, Box 8401
Raleigh, NC 27607

 

Items of Importance

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

New students are encouraged to review the college's policies and procedures located in the Academic Handbook. This link has a complete list of calendars and schedules.

ALL CAMPUS CARD

You are now eligible to pick up your All-Campus Card, required to access our campus, at the West Dunn Building on main campus. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please pick up your All-Campus Card prior to the first day of orientation on August 2nd. If you currently have an All-Campus Card, you will need to bring that card with you in order to receive a new one to access our campus.

ANATOMY COURSE

In past years, we have found that many incoming students have had limited exposure to comparative anatomy and physiology. Dr. Jill Barnes will be contacting you about participating in a free on-line summer course that will give you a better foundation in these subjects.  Please consider this course, even if some of it is review for you.  The textbook for the course is an excellent reference.  It is An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology (Third Edition) by Janet Amundson Romich.  It is available on Amazon.com for $71.00 (new) and $44.00 (used).

COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS

Computing Resources and Educational Media and Design are excited about helping you succeed in your learning.  The entire curriculum is on-line and accessible by all CVM faculty and students.  While a computer is not required, it is highly recommended.

Please look carefully at the recommendations for hardware and software.   You will be processing a wealth of information and having the correct tools to acquire, organize and process that information is critical. A number of learning objects are supported by Adobe Flash. Please keep this in mind when considering your purchase. Consider home access to a high speed connection.  Many of the videos will have to be viewed at the College if your connectivity is limited.

COUNSELING SERVICES

The Counseling Service Office provides academic counseling, personal counseling, grief support and consultation services for students, faculty, staff and hospital clients.

FALL REGISTRATION  

As a new student, the CVM Student Services Office will register you for Fall 2012 semester courses.  You will receive a tuition bill in July.  You must adhere to the tuition due date to avoid late registration procedures and fees.  If you do not receive your bill, please contact the Cashier’s Office/Students Accounts Department prior to August 1, 2012 at (919) 515-2986.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  

Previous first year classes have created a list of frequently asked questions and a guide to vet school jargon to assist you in your transition to the DVM Program. There are additional frequently asked questions for current students that you may find helpful.

GOOGLE APPS @ NC STATE

Google Apps at NC State is the official e-mail provider for NC State students. Read more about Google at NC State and the Terms of Service to get acquainted with this provided service. This is a separate account from any other personal gmail.com account you may already have and the two can't be combined.

You are responsible for checking your university email account regularly and responding to official emails. Be sure to log into your google.ncsu.edu mail to make sure you are receiving our emails.

Direct questions to: help@ncsu.edu

HOUSING  

Helpful information on housing has been compiled by previous classes. The university designates one residence hall for graduate students. However, pets are not permitted.

LISTSERVE

The Student Services Office will create a listserve for the Class of 2016 as soon as the class roster is finalized. The listserve address will be "cvm2016@lists.ncsu.edu" You will receive an e-mail once the list becomes active. You must use your unity email address on listserve. You will receive details on your unity id and password as soon as we have received your advance enrollment deposit. 

MYPACK

The MyPack Portal is the gateway to the university's administrative offices. Information regarding MyPack will be sent to you once your Unity ID has been created. You will use the MyPack portal to view financial information, class schedule, class rank, unofficial transcript and update personal and emergency contact information (among other things).

RABIES IMMUNIZATIONS  

Rabies immunizations are highly recommended before starting classes.  You can contact your private physician or local health department to receive these immunizations.  Veterinarians, as professionals, are considered at risk for exposure to rabies, which is often fatal.  Please note that this is not a requirement nor condition for enrollment and is totally voluntary.  NCSU-CVM will hold a rabies clinic in September 2012.  The charge for each rabies shot is $192 (subject to change without notice).

RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES

Admitted applicants from states other than North Carolina are encouraged to explore the possibility of applying for residency for tuition purposes. You must live in North Carolina for 12 months prior to eligibility. Student Legal Services provides assistance with meeting residency requirements and completing the application.

SCAVMA

The Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, is a non-profit, student-run group modeled after its parent organization, the American Veterinary Medical Association. At NC State University, SCAVMA is the umbrella organization for 22 other professional group student chapters and student clubs. SCAMVA organizes fundraisers and social events, helps support educational opportunities at the school, and represents the student body to the college administration and the AVMA. SCAVMA also provides funding for both group and individual educational opportunities, such as travel to veterinary conferences, externships, wetlabs, and guest speakers.

SCAVMA also maintains an online store where you can order CVM merchandise. Items will be available for purchase from the SCAVMA store at the Welcome Reception on March 30, 2012, during orientation in August and at the White Coat Ceremony on August 4, 2012.

Additional class and club merchandise is available from:

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID  

You have already received an email with information regarding scholarships and financial aid.  The CVM scholarship application link will be sent to you as soon as you confirm your acceptance by paying your Advance Enrollment Deposit.  Scholarship questions may be directed to Johanna_Donovan@ncsu.edu.

The MyPack Portal system is the University's main student information system. You can use MyPack portal to view your Financial Aid Status and billing statements. To access the portal, you will need your Unity ID and password. Incoming DVM students are assigned a Unity ID when they are admitted. DVM student financial aid awards are processed in June prior to matriculation. New incoming students should have financial aid awards showing in the MyPack Portal by the end of June. After this time, to view your financial aid status, log in to the portal and go to:
Student Self Service > Campus Finances > Financial Aid Status. You will be given several options to review including:

 

Awards: View your awards. Note: some funds listed may be under review for eligibility.
Accept Awards: You are required to accept or decline awards offered to you. If you do not accept your awards, your bill from the University Cashier’s Office will not reflect your estimated aid. Your aid will not disburse until you have accepted your aid offered.
Documents: List of all documents we received from you and/or still need to complete your financial aid application.
Messages: Explanation of information/documentation that must be submitted before your eligibility for financial aid may be determined.
Loans: Your federal Direct loans for the academic year
Loan History: Summary of your outstanding federal student loan balances for all schools.
Forms: Access to print forms listed as required on the Documents tab.
Disbursements: Review of aid disbursed to you.

Financial Aid for the Fall 2012 semester will be posted to student accounts on the first official start date for the University. This Fall, that date is August 15, 2012. On that date, your financial aid (loans, scholarships and grants) will be released to your student account. Your "bill" to the University will be deducted from that amount and then the next business day the remainder of your aid will be refunded to you via direct deposit to the personal bank account you have designated.

If you plan to pay your tuition and fees bill without any financial aid (loans, etc), you will need to be prepared to pay your bill when it arrives to your MYPACK portal in July, by the due date on the bill. If you applied for financial aid, on your e-bill you will see "estimated financial aid". Your tuition and fees will be deducted from that and you will see the amount to be refunded to you or the amount that you need to pay the university.

Important Financial Aid Information for NON RESIDENT Admitted students

Several of you have emailed with questions regarding your financial aid awards which have just been posted to your MYPACK portal.  It seems that some of you missed an email from me regarding financial aid for non residents and didn't get my presentation at Welcome Weekend, so I thought to send you another to insure that you all know about financial aid/loans.
So, from the beginning:

The total cost of attendance for a NON resident DVM student is more than the allowable from the federal government.  (Currently $40,500.00 per year).  The difference between the total cost of attendance and  your award amount will need to be covered in some other way.  Unless you have personal savings to use for living expenses, etc.  non residents should apply for and accept a GRAD PLUS loan. Now that you know exactly how much you are receiving from the university and the federal gov't, you can go ahead and apply for the GRADPLUS loan (if necessary).

GRADPLUS loans are not part of aid processed through the university financial aid office so you will not see a GRADPLUS loan offered in your MYPACK portal as it is not part of your financial aid award.  If you wish to apply for a GRADPLUS loan, you need to do this through a separate application.  Information on how to apply for this loan is pasted from the website for your review.  Remember that you  will need to complete an application for this loan. Additionally, you will not be notified through the MYPACK system of your approval for this loan.  This is handled between the GRADPLUS loan entity and you and correspondence regarding this loan will be directly from them to you. *
PLUS loans for Graduate Students

The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan is a Federal loan program which allows Graduate and Professional students to borrow a low interest federally backed student loan when Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan eligibility has been exhausted. Like the Parent PLUS Loan, the Graduate PLUS Loan can be used to pay for the total cost of attendance minus any financial aid you've already been awarded. Also like the Parent PLUS Loan, eligibility for the Graduate PLUS Loan is largely dependent on the borrower's credit rating and history. There is no form to submit to NC State; students should go to https://StudentLoans.gov to complete thePLUS Request Process/Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling.

Your financial aid  award report in your MYPACK portal should list any grants, scholarships and federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans.  You can accept or decline any portion of these amounts.  However, you must go into your MYPACK portal and either accept or decline these awards before your aid will be processed.

So, a combination of any of your personal funds, your university financial aid awards (loans, grants, scholarships) and your GRADPLUS loan should cover the total cost of attendance.
Your university financial aid (for the semester)  is posted to your "bill" on the first day of classes for the university (Aug 15).  Your tuition and fees are paid and the next day any remaining funds are deposited into the personal account you designated.  This occurs for spring semester again in January.
If any of you need a letter confirming your financial aid in order to hold an apartment, please let me know as I can provide this letter to you.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with important information concerning:

The Student Services Office will notify you of the documents required for submission as soon as you confirm your seat in the class.

TEXTBOOKS  

Information on ordering supplies and textbooks is available from Veterinary Educational Textbooks & Supplies, Inc. (VETS).  VETS is a non-profit, student-run organization whose profits go to the Student Chapter of the Veterinary Medical Association. The VETS student representative will e-mail the first year class later this spring.

TRANSPORTATION and PARKING 

DVM students are eligible to purchase a "CC" parking permit for the Centennial Biomedical Campus parking deck. Permit purchases are available online. Permit sales begin July 2. DVM students are eligible to ride the university's bus, Wolfline.

Returning DVM Students Remember Their First Year

Listen to five returning students recall their first year of vet school:

 

It is very important that our office have your current postal and e-mail addresses at all times in order to keep you updated on information regarding the fall semester.

 

 

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607(919) 513-6786