WHY OHIO STATE? The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Linda Lord, DVM, PhD Associate Dean, Professional Programs

WHY OHIO STATE? The Admission Process

WHY OHIO STATE? Today We get to know you You get to learn about Why Ohio State! We receive approximately 1,200 applicants: interview approximately 450 applicants for 162 seats

WHY OHIO STATE? What comes next? This year all interviews will be done by end of January Some decisions will be made on a rolling basis Offers will be made by end of February so you can know where you stand as you look at other schools

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WHY OHIO STATE? After the interview We may inform some interviewees (either way) early but no news is good news Make sure you check your and voic If you are offered a seat and we do not receive a confirmation by April 15 we will offer your seat to another applicant. NO applicant is required by any school to commit before April 15, 2015

WHY OHIO STATE? Everyone Finds their Place Once the seats are offered there will be a period of musical chairs; there is a wait list! Some applicants will receive offers to multiple schools and so as they withdraw we go to the next on the list PLEASE LET US KNOW EITHER WAY Some years we have not completed seating the class until the week before classes start

WHY OHIO STATE? What If You Don’t Get In? Consider this an opportunity to become better prepared - We always offer denied applicants the chance to receive feedback on their application -Often those who understand their weaknesses and act upon them have success later -Some may never be ready so always have a Plan B

WHY OHIO STATE? Once You are Accepted When you receive your offer and are sure you want to come to OSU, send back the acceptance form and fee. In addition, mail back technical standards form This will trigger a notice to create your OSU account We do most of our communications through e- mail so make sure we don’t end up in your spam

WHY OHIO STATE? Preparing to Start School We will have a place on the web with information you will need to know Housing options Vaccination requirements Book orders Orientation schedule You are a doctor-to-be and we expect you to be self directing

WHY OHIO STATE? Orientation You are required to participate in this event which is held for 3 days before classes start -August 20 and 21, 2015 (tentative) Classes start Tuesday, August 25, 2015

WHY OHIO STATE? So Why Ohio State? Largest university in the U.S. 10 th largest university system in the world

WHY OHIO STATE? About the College of Veterinary Medicine Established in 1885 Graduated 9,000 + veterinarians Our alumni practice in all 50 states and 59 countries Ranked 5 th among U.S. veterinary schools Only veterinary college to have a graduate business minor program Lead institution for Comparative Oncology and Clinical Trials Office One of the largest veterinary hospitals in the country (35,000 + cases annually

WHY OHIO STATE? The Ohio State University Curriculum First 2 years largely didactic; 3 rd year lab based Systems based approach in curriculum 4 th year strictly clinical with OSU and off campus externships

WHY OHIO STATE? Career Areas of Emphasis (CAEs) – Food animal, small animal, equine, mixed, individualized Spend 2 weeks each in large ambulatory practice, shelter medicine Can choose rotations in many specialty services including theriogenology, behavior, ophthalmology, oncology, surgery, cardiology, dermatology Our 4 th Year Curriculum

WHY OHIO STATE? Partnerships with the Wilds and Columbus Zoo (#1 in country) International opportunities in Ethiopia, Brazil, Thailand and others Masters degree program in Public Health Strong summer research program Part of largest health science centers in U.S Other Opportunities

WHY OHIO STATE? Residency OSU is one of the few schools that allows students to become residents for tuition purposes after matriculation. This can have a huge financial impact so when deciding look at costs over 4 years. We will help you navigate but it is each students’ responsibility to meet and document the requirements

WHY OHIO STATE? Residency Registrar.osu.edu/residency Registrar.osu.edu/residency You MUST prove you are financially independent of anyone from out of state for 12 months Plan ahead, they will look back 1 year to make sure your account hasn’t been padded by family just before you come You cannot leave the state for more than 2 weeks that first summer and a total of 30 days in the year

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So Why Columbus ?

WHY OHIO STATE? Columbus, Ohio 15 th largest city in U.S. (747, 775) #6 Best Big City to Live and Work in America (Money.cnn.com, 2006) #28 Best Cities for Singles (Forbes, 2009) #15 Best Cities for Women (Ladies Home Journal)

WHY OHIO STATE? World Class Sports

WHY OHIO STATE? Performing Arts

WHY OHIO STATE? Restaurants

WHY OHIO STATE? Non stop shopping

WHY OHIO STATE? Must do Things in and Around Columbus, Ohio

WHY OHIO STATE? German Village

WHY OHIO STATE? The Ohio Statehouse

WHY OHIO STATE? Hocking Hills

WHY OHIO STATE? The “Shoe”

WHY OHIO STATE? Red, White and Boom

WHY OHIO STATE? Ohio “The Heart of it All” Dr. Linda