Student Information
Find contact information and links to your most used resources, as well as important dates, documents and announcements.
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New Student Orientation
Incoming students are required to be in St. Kitts one week prior to the start of classes to participate in new student orientation.
Each semester’s Orientation includes a series of activities designed to introduce students to the University, the profession, and the island.
We believe that for students to be academically successful, it is important for them to settle comfortably into the environment of the island and to have opportunities to learn about the culture of St. Kitts. The Orientation program is aimed at assisting in this process. Some important components of the orientation program include a discussion of Life in St. Kitts, a Curriculum Overview, Leadership Development, Security, and Life in Balance sessions.
The Orientation program concludes with the White Coat Ceremony, where students are officially welcomed into the veterinary profession. This takes place each term with the first semester students on the afternoon of the first day of classes. The program includes all students reciting the Veterinary Student Oath.
Academic Calendar
Three Semesters: January, May, September
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine operates on a three-semester per year calendar in January, May, and September. Each semester on this calendar represents 15 full academic weeks including final exams.
White Coat Ceremony
Welcome new students, family, & friends!
The White Coat Ceremony takes place to celebrate the incoming class of students as they begin their journey in veterinary medicine. In this ceremony, students are officially welcomed to Ross Vet and to the beginning of their veterinary education.
Graduation & Commencement Ceremony
Welcome Prospective Graduates, family, & friends!
As you approach your graduation, you will undoubtedly have many questions. Find information dedicated to assisting you in planning and preparation for the culmination of your Ross Vet experience: becoming a veterinarian.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center (SSC) offers high-quality academic support programs and services to help you succeed as a student. The SSC's complementary services are available throughout your time with Ross Vet.
Supplies & Book Lists
Ross Vet offers items you will need for your studies including texts or required school materials through the Ross Vet online bookstore using your student ID. Ross Vet does not have a physical bookstore on campus, but you will not need to purchase hard copy texts, as students will receive a required e-book package.
Ross Vet Gear Is Here!
Order swag from our Ross Vet Spirit Store to order branded clothing, water bottles, bags and more.
Service Animal FAQs
Frequently asked questions around service animals on campus and how to get in touch with the Office of Student Disability Services.
Service animals are defined as dogs or miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.
“Work or task” refers to the specific action that the dog or miniature horse is trained to do to assist the person with a disability. The task must be directly related to the person’s disability. Service animals are working animals, not pets.
Emotional support, comfort, companion, and therapy dogs or miniature horses are not considered service animals as these animals have not been trained to perform a specific job or task as it directly relates to an individual’s disability.
It is not required that a student register a service animal with the Office of Student Disability Services to bring a service animal into a public place, such as a college or university.
It is the student’s responsibility to care for and supervise their service animal. Please contact the Office of Student Disability Services and/or your campus Accommodations Liaison right away should there be a concern onsite.
Students should be allowed to bring their service animals to lab and other practical environments. There are a variety of strategies to ensure that a service animal will be safe in these environments. If a lab or practical environment is considered a safety hazard, the Office of Student Disability Services may work with faculty or staff to determine options on a case-by-case basis. The proper first step is to contact the Office of Student Disability Services immediately for support and direction.
Service animals are permissible in public spaces where all students are allowed access including salad bars, buffets, and food service lines.
