Academics and Student Life

You may know everything you need to know about the application process, and you may have also checked out other parts of the Penn Vet website, like our two hospitals, the research happening here, our faculty... But you've got questions about what it's like to actually be a student at Penn Vet.

The Life of a Penn Vet Student

You need to know the details. What will you study? Will you declare a major and if so, by when? Where will you live? What happens outside of the classroom? How do you get to know your fellow students? This section is all about what it's like to be at Penn Vet.

What You Will Study: The VMD Curriculum

What will you be studying? What types of courses will you take and what elective options are available?
- Check out the VMD curriculum...
- For students entering in this Fall, check out the VMD curriculum

Extending Your Education

What if you want to study beyond the VMD degree? See if one of our dual degree programs might better suit your future plans.

Check out our dual degree programs...

Life Outside the Classroom

What about the off hours? You can't be in class all the time, right? What clubs can you join? What about student events? What can you do outside of class to relax and blow off some of that steam that comes from intense class and clinic work?

Check out what life is like outside of class...

You've Been Accepted! Now What?

And what if you are accepted and you're coming to Penn Vet? How will you find housing? What other resources for graduate students are available at the University of Pennsylvania that you can take advantage of?

Check out our incoming students section...