This annual meeting highlights the essential role of scientific research in veterinary medicine and provides veterinary medical students who have conducted original research through a variety of summer research programs, including the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program, with an opportunity to formally present their research in a professional environment.

Abstract Submission

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for both the Veterinary Scholars Symposium and the Combined Degree Colloquium

Submission instructions along with an example abstract are available HERE. Please note these guidelines are for both the Veterinary Scholars Symposium and for the Combined Degree Colloquium.

Abstracts must be submitted via Google Form at https://forms.gle/ubwum69bmYeBC4LP6.

THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JULY 20TH AT 5:00PM EDT.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding abstract submission, please contact the NC State CVM Research Office at cvmresearchoffice@ncsu.edu.

Posters

Maximum poster size allowed is 48” width x 36” height.

Schedule

View the current 2026 VSS schedule here. Schedule is subject to change.

View the current 2026 Combined Degree Colloquium schedule here. Schedule is subject to change.

Registration

• Combined Degree Colloquium Only – Student Registration $200.00
• Combined Degree Colloquium & VSS – Student Registration $475.00
• Combined Degree Colloquium & VSS – Faculty Registration $650.00
• VSS Only – Student Registration $425.00
• VSS Only – Faculty, Staff, Vendor or “Other” Registration $600.00

Location

Combined Degree Colloquium

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607

Veterinary Scholars Symposium

McKimmon Conference and Training Center
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27606

Hotel

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
4500 Marriott Drive Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612 179.00 USD – 189.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book : Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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