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Support Services

Students at Ropes CourseOur students have access to a wealth of resources and support services that help create a pleasant, positive, and productive experience.

Faculty Advisors

All our incoming DVM students are assigned faculty advisors. Newly matriculated students will meet their faculty advisors during orientation. This brief meeting is meant to be a building of a relationship. The faculty advisor's role is to serve as a source of support and guidance for their students.

Student Disability Services

It is our intention to provide reasonable accommodations for students with qualifying disabilities who are admitted to the DVM program. The accommodations apply to classroom and examination situations and activities based in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals.

Students who believe they are entitled to an accommodation should register with the university's Office of Student Disability Services and inform the Assistant Dean for Veterinary Student Services and Admissions (Jai Sweet - jr27@cornell.edu) know that they are seeking accommodations. In order to make decisions based upon an individual's specific situation, it may take some to determine what is appropriate and fair given the nature of the disability as well as the requirements of veterinary education. When possible, a student should initiate the process in the summer before their matriculation, or, if later, as soon as the disability arises.

While your prior history is relevant for determining reasonable accommodations, you should realize that we might not grant the same accommodations that you have received in the past. Your request for accommodations will be carefully reviewed according to what is reasonable and appropriate given the nature of your disability and the essential components of your academic program. 

Counseling Services

Confidential counseling services are available at the college to all CVM students through Cornell Health.  You can schedule an appointment by logging in to myCornellHealth and selecting Appointments.  You may also call 607-255-5155 during business hours to schedule.

Diverse approaches to personal problem resolution, including short-term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, stress management training, and academic counseling are used. Long-term therapy and psychotherapy can be arranged for those in need of these services. 

Career

Whether helping students create an individualized career plan or prepare to successfully compete for the professional path of their choice, the Office of Student and Academic Services is an active partner in students career development. The office maintains professional development resources for students.  

Family with children

The College welcomes applicants at every stage of their life.  We recognize the importance of family in supporting a healthy student life experience and that families are essential allies in encouraging the academic success and well-being of our students. Ithaca and Cornell have a number of resources and support for students with children.

Life at Cornell

Resources for Partners and Families

Childcare

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Education

Parenting 

Recreation

 

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