Student Life

Mind and body, professional and personal, intellectual and entertaining student life at CVM is a 360 degree experience.

Unique Culture of Collaboration

At NC State Veterinary Medicine life is equal parts thinking and doing. Our whole campus is set up to immerse you in the Veterinary experience from a state-of-the-art hospital to a working farm to labs and classrooms that have the latest equipment. Add to that a culture of collaboration that is exemplified in our common spaces where students can gather and trade ideas or just have fun, and you have a campus environment where you are set for success and to make connections that will last a lifetime.

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A Slow and Steady Race to Save Turtles

Cheryl Heitzman, Class of 2021, is the co-president of the Turtle Rescue Team, a student organization dedicated to saving North Carolina's native turtles, reptiles and amphibians.

CVM Students Awarded Prestigious Equine Scholarship

The Class of 2020's Gabriel Gonzalez and Natalie Andrews have both received this year's Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship.

CVM Course Focuses on Diversity, Equity in Veterinary Medicine

Prioritizing community and practicing inclusivity are two major components of the CVM’s core institutional values.

Taking the Oath

The White Coat Ceremony

Each year the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine formally welcomes their incoming freshmen into the veterinary profession with their participation in a White Coat Ceremony. During the ceremony, the incoming class is “cloaked” with a white laboratory coat, a traditional symbol of the medical sciences.

Diversity Matters

NC State values diversity. Not only do we all benefit from multiple viewpoints, experiences and perspectives, diversity is critical to our academic mission. Without it, our students simply could not succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace — let alone become conscientious global citizens.

Everyone who comes to NC State enriches us through their varied knowledge and backgrounds. And we expect everyone to give of their talents, skills, time and effort to make NC State an environment of inclusive excellence for all.

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The House System

We’re not quite Hogwarts, but NC State Veterinary Medicine has something in common with the world of Harry Potter.

Students are sorted into four houses as part of a college-wide wellness initiative. Throughout the academic year, the houses, which boast groups of students reflecting differences in backgrounds and areas of study, compete to earn points by participating in various campus events.

The house model focuses on promoting intellectual growth, mental and emotional health, social development, cultural competence and physical health.

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Student Resources

Health and Safety

Your health and safety are among the most important factors in your success at NC State. We offer a full-service, nationally recognized student health center to support your physical and mental health, and we’re committed to building a safe, secure campus environment.

Student Support and Assistance

Student Health Services

NC State is home to the No. 11 college health service in the county, according to the Princeton Review.

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Counseling Center

Our Counseling Center helps students address personal, academic and vocational challenges.

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Campus Police

Our fully accredited police department offers a range of services, from safety escorts to sell-defense classes.

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