Applicant Events

Want to learn more about Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine? A series of open houses and virtual visits will be scheduled to give applicants to the Class of 2030 an up close and personal look at the college and what you can expect as a student at Iowa State.

Preview Days

Preview Days for admitted and alternate students will offer a fantastic opportunity to visit with students and faculty, tour the college and teaching hospital, and learn about financial aid and career counseling. A full schedule will show you what earning a DVM from Iowa State University can mean for you.

Directions and Parking Information

• ISU CVM Map with Directions and Parking Information PDF

Previous Recordings

• Discussion with Dr. Grooms, CVM Dean, and Faculty Panel
• Your Path to Success at ISU CVM with Drs. Jessica Ward and Monica Howard, followed by Financial Aid with Mitch Recker (2026)
• Financial Aid Discussion
• Student Panel Q&A

Upcoming Veterinary Symposiums

Midwest Pre-Veterinary Symposium

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Hosted by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

• Register for the Midwest Pre-Veterinary Symposium
• Midwest Pre-Veterinary Symposium Schedule

APVMA Symposium

Friday, March 26-Saturday, March 27, 2027
Hosted by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

• The APVMA Symposium is a 2 day event bringing pre-veterinary students from all over the country to a veterinary school in the U.S.
• It consists of labs, lectures, dinners, and tabling expos allowing plentiful opportunities to network with fellow pre-veterinary students, veterinarians, and admissions officers from all over the world.
  • ​Hands-on labs
  • Lectures
  • Tabling Expos ​with veterinary schools and groups
  • Scholarships & awards ceremony
  • National Executive Board Elections
  • Panels on application processes, preparing for veterinary school, and more!
• APVMA Symposium Registration opens in November.