New DVM students
On this page you’ll find important dates and other helpful information to get started during your first year as a veterinary student. For additional new DVM student information and resources, log in to the college’s internal web.
White Coat Ceremony
August 15 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT
We welcome students to the professional veterinary medical program during the Annual Convocation & White Coat Ceremony. As an incoming veterinary student, you will receive a white coat symbolizing the start of your journey to become a veterinarian.
Students, their parents, spouse or partner, family, and friends are invited to attend. Doors open at 2 p.m. The ceremony will last approximately 60 minutes.
The event will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend in person.
Student Life
Explore new interests, join a club or student organization, connect with others, and find your community.
Family and graduate student housing
Counseling & Wellness
Your health and wellness is important to us.
We offer free, confidential counseling to professional veterinary students, graduate students, and veterinary residents and interns.
Get your WSU College of Veterinary Medicine gear!
Sweatshirts, scrubs, tees, hats, water bottles, license plate frames, and more at the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Bookstore.*
Also see our Pumpkin the Cow Collection.*
*Not a WSU store or affiliated store