Eligibility
Students must be in good academic standing at the time of application for any of the international opportunities. Refer to the Academic Standards document in VetZone for definition.
Opportunities
Students are not restricted to participate in the programs listed below. If students find their own international experience, please discuss with International Programs Coordinator Xiaoshuang Wei (xswei@iastate.edu). ISU credits and the college study abroad scholarships are available to students pursuing independent experiences.
College Organized Programs
ARCAS - Wildlife Rescue - Guatemala
- Total hands-on experience on the program: 100+ hours
- Average number of cases seen per day: 6
- Species: primates, psittacines (birds), and reptiles
- Typical daily activities: patient monitoring, husbandry, capture, physical therapy, phyxial examination, case presentations, treatments, surgeries, and necropsies
One Health Service Learning in Uganda
Other Opportunities
Here is a list of programs ISU students have gone on in the past. ISU does not endorse or vet these experiences. Please contact International Programs Coordinator Xiaoshuang Wei (xswei@iastate.edu) for advising appointments or if you want to discuss any program in detail.
How to Apply
Students will apply for these opportunities directly with the organizer. Students also need to apply with ISU to receive credits for the experience. Note: only students who receive ISU credits for their program are eligible for the CVM scholarships.
To start your credit approval application, follow the steps listed on the International Preceptorship Canvas page. Study abroad credits count towards DVM degree elective requirements: VM1-VM3 students are required to have 4 credits of electives. Please note that students can only take up to 9 credit hours of 7490-level courses. Discuss other credit options with the faculty approver if you reach this credit limit.