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Sbrucks7 said:
Is there any one on here that is accepting a vet prep offer or did it in the past? If so, can you tell me why you accepted/what the program was like. Also if you just did the regular 4 years what you think some pros/cons were. I am torn, I really want to go to csu but I was offered for vet prep. I also got an offer to wsu so I am weighing the pros and cons. Csu is just such a nice program, location, and beautiful facilities that an extra year isnt that off putting. What do you guys think, is it worth it to have $60,000ish more debt + a year more to go to csu? When I toured the campus and town I fell in love so it is tempting to accept the offer.

Any input, vet preppers or regular, is much appreciated.
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Hey,
As someone originally from CO and chose WSU personally I would not do it. Granted #1 reason I left is because it was cheaper to go to WSU OOS vs CSU IS. I do think finances should be considered first and foremost over most things. More minor reasons: I had some really negative interactions with a few particular clinicians there during a Q&A/meet and greet and some of the discussions I've had with the dean about the high tuition there as an IS student were enlightening to say the least. (These are personal experiences and overall my experience was positive and not meant to portray this institution in a poor light) Also other miscellaneous things that you or anyone else is free to PM with me about any of it. As always I recommend your cheapest option first and foremost unless you have a great reason not to. I want my future colleagues to be as successful as they can be and that means financial health as well which translates into mental wellbeing. Being able to afford that car, the house, vacations, kids fur or human, etc. Youll have probably at a minimum 10k+ over the 60k in loans by the time you account for inflation,interest, etc. It is not a small chunk of change. Go play on VIN calculator to get an idea how much that changes your loan repayment.

I recommend popping to the new vet school thread theres some great discussion about future implications and debt you might want to consider. I have a feeling It's not worth 60k+interest. A whole extra year of schooling. A whole extra year of interest. A whole extra year of tuition. A whole extra year you're not in your field truly. A whole extra year you're not making money. A whole extra year you're not in your profession. Essentially a whole year your life would essentially be on hold from reaching your end goal of having that DVM. Also COL for Ft. Collins is more expensive than Pullman apartment comparison wise and imo is just higher overall from my experience so theres that to account for as well.

I would not think it's worth a whole entire extra year of school just for location, facilities, and program. If you pop over to 2022 many of my colleagues at various programs want to GTFO out of school. Dont burn yourself out with unnecessary amounts of school. In the end the goal is to make you a DVM and either school would sufficiently provide you with that.

Eta: I guess the question you have to ask yourself in your particular situation is what is your time worth? Not only are you paying for school but you're also losing out on income and free time in that extra year. So really it's at least probably double the cost.

Danseth chose CSU over WSU but she also got into the 4 year program which I think is a huge difference here.
 
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cowtownqueen said:
Did anyone who was accepted receive anything by mail?
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I was accepted and received only the email to check my portal, so nothing in the mail or even an official “acceptance email”


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You will receive stuff in the mail soon, as well as other ways of notification VERY soon.

As for vet prep, I think it’s the same as the combined programs where you are offered in state tuition after your masters year and can get Colorado domicile. I would have to check with my friends that actually did the vet prep thing to be sure though.
 
danseth said:
You will receive stuff in the mail soon, as well as other ways of notification VERY soon.

As for vet prep, I think it’s the same as the combined programs where you are offered in state tuition after your masters year and can get Colorado domicile. I would have to check with my friends that actually did the vet prep thing to be sure though.
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Do you remember what your timeline was for receiving your official acceptance info by chance?


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csudogtor2024 said:
Do you remember what your timeline was for receiving your official acceptance info by chance?


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I'm not sure when my acceptance information that came in the mail arrived because it was sent to Washington while I was in Colorado (I was a CSU undergraduate student and my mailing address was my permanent address in WA).

As for receiving other information, we received a postcard in the mail within a month of getting the email to check the portals (that is your official acceptance info--the portal is official).

I also got a call from a DVM ambassador within a couple weeks of receiving my acceptance via the portal. We have the night planned for when you will receive calls, I just don't think I can disclose that information for you because I'm not sure if I'm allowed to or not.
 
Do any current students have any recommendations for housing? I would like to live with other DVM students, within walking distance would be nice, but not necessary. If I live driving-distance, is parking going to be a nightmare? Also, how do most people find roommates? Thanks!!
 
Any other accepted MBA/DVM folks? Me and egary66 are connecting on FB for this program, message me if you want to join us.
 
Hey guys I’m an oos accepted and was wondering if there were any on campus jobs available for dvm students ( I can only work on campus since I’m an international student)

thank u!
And anyone have pros and cons for csu in general on any aspect? Especially in terms of amount of hands on experience provided throughout the curriculum !
 
sem14 said:
Do any current students have any recommendations for housing? I would like to live with other DVM students, within walking distance would be nice, but not necessary. If I live driving-distance, is parking going to be a nightmare? Also, how do most people find roommates? Thanks!!
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When the facebook page is eventually made, you will find a lot of your classmates looking for roommates. There will also be upperclassmen posting in your facebook page looking to fill rooms in their house. Most places will be within biking/driving distance. I personally recommend finding a house and sharing with people rather than living in the apartments around campus because those are saturated with undergraduate students.

Parking isn't bad. It is semi expensive, around $550 per year for the Z lot parking spot but I personally think it's worth it to drive. If you get to campus around 8 every day it isn't an issue.

ktseymour said:
Officially accepted my OOS seat!!

Question for current students... How are your summers spent? Are you free to do as you please (internships, research, relaxing, etc.)?
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I personally go home and spend time with my family and work to gain some extra money. I'll be getting a little bit of extra experience at hospitals to decide how I want to track once I hit third year.

You can do whatever you want over the summer.

angie_76 said:
Hey guys I’m an oos accepted and was wondering if there were any on campus jobs available for dvm students ( I can only work on campus since I’m an international student)

thank u!
And anyone have pros and cons for csu in general on any aspect? Especially in terms of amount of hands on experience provided throughout the curriculum !
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There are on campus jobs available for international students. It's just a matter of whether you'd like to work or not. A lot of people recommend not working until you've figured out the school schedule. It's hard to work but a lot of my classmates make it work somehow.

Also, everyone, PLEASE just be patient about the facebook page. I know it hasn't been made yet and you're probably in a hurry to find housing and everything but you WILL be able to find housing, it's only February, a lot of houses don't become available until closer to like May sometimes. You can find housing and everything up through August if necessary.

We want to make sure it's official for you and we are busy with our own things (like exams and studying and jobs for those of us that have them). Just be patient until one shows up, try not to get impatient and just make it yourselves. We are trying to figure out who the best person would be to make the page for your class (it'll probably be a current year zero).
 
Hey all I am going to be declining my OOS waitlist spot and my vet prep seat- got into other schools that are 4 year and a bit cheaper even given the is tuition. I loved CSU and all of you going will have a great time! It did sound like there was a waitlist for vet prep so hopefully someone gets pulled off 🙂
 
Hi Class of 2024! Hope everyone is staying healthy and somewhat sane... the weather in Fort Collins today is a sunny 60-something degrees, which makes it easier to get out of the house for some fresh air.

A good friend of mine in the Class of 2023 is looking for roommates for her awesome 5BR, 3BA house. I think she’s posted on the FB housing page as well, but I thought I’d spread the word here. Her house is really close to campus - about 5 min drive - and is on the bus route. There is a fenced-in back yard and a driveway in addition to a garage, so everyone with a car will have a place to park. She has a cat and a bird, and is open to more pets as long as they get along with hers. Rent will depend on whether there are three or four people total, ranging from low $600s to low $700s.

If you’re interested, message me and I’ll put you in touch! Feel free to share with other CSU students, too.
 
Hi all, would any one of the current students who is non-sponsored be willing to private message me? I have a question about financial aid.
 
Zeppelyn said:
Really? I've been seeing posts in other threads saying it's $500 to accept a seat. I just wanted to be prepared if I get called off the waitlist.
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Yup it’s really zero. I hope you make it off the wait list. Have you accepted somewhere else for now?
 
Hp48g said:
Yup it’s really zero. I hope you make it off the wait list. Have you accepted somewhere else for now?
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Thank you! I only applied to CSU so I'm twiddling my thumbs until next week haha.
 
If any of you that are class of 2024 students and are looking to come to Fort Collins earlier than August and want to sublease for June and July (lots of housing pops up in August), let me know! I'm looking for a sublease for my house when I go back home for the summer.
 
That’s fantastic news!!!! I am so incredibly overjoyed for you!!! Congratulations lady!
Ladybuglover said:
Hey everyone, guess who is going to be one of your peers for the class of 2024?! MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! I just got pulled off the waitlist. For now it's an OOS spot but I don't care one bit. Seventh time is the charm I guess:soexcited:
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Hello everyone, I was pulled off the OOS alternate list, however, after deep consideration I have declined the offer as I have also gotten into my IS.
CSU is amazing and I had to think hard about the decision but it all boiled down to the tuition aspect. So the OOS waitlist is moving! I wish you all the best and hope you are all staying safe during this time!
 
For those of you declining the offer, did you do anything other than select decline on the portal?
 
Red147 said:
For those of you declining the offer, did you do anything other than select decline on the portal?
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Just saw this, not sure if it’s helpful anymore but no just decline on the portal. If someone else emailed you then I would email back declining too but that’s it! Then, you get a confirmation that it was declined.
 
Hey! i was wondering if we really need a PC for the program, or if I could get away with a MacBook?
 
hopeful2414 said:
Hey! i was wondering if we really need a PC for the program, or if I could get away with a MacBook?
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Who said you needed a PC? I’m all Apple, all the way: MacBook, iPad, iPhone.

I have friends who are all PC and they’re happy, too.

Whichever one works best for you!
 
Mythical said:
Who said you needed a PC? I’m all Apple, all the way: MacBook, iPad, iPhone.

I have friends who are all PC and they’re happy, too.

Whichever one works best for you!
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thank you! The technology page listed PC first and apple as needing parallels to be compatible, so I was not sure.
 
hopeful2414 said:
thank you! The technology page listed PC first and apple as needing parallels to be compatible, so I was not sure.
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Maybe they’re encouraging PC because there are less expensive options. Apple stuff ain’t cheap.

But honestly, either way you go will be just fine!
 
Mythical said:
Maybe they’re encouraging PC because there are less expensive options. Apple stuff ain’t cheap.

But honestly, either way you go will be just fine!
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thank you! I wasn't sure if i'd have trouble if exams were online.
 
Apple products are 100% fine. I have zero issues with compatibility on anything, canvas "says" it doesn't work with safari browsers but I've never had an issue and I've been at CSU for 5 year at this point.

We do have online exams in about half of our classes. But rest assured, apple products are fine. I would say it is just personal preference. I have an iPad and a MacBook pro, my roommate has the same mix. I know someone that has a MacBook pro and a surface. Other people have other laptops as well as other tablets. Some people use just a Surface.
 
Can any current students give insight on required texts? Vet text released our book list but I’m wondering if the required books are really necessary.
I know there is cube access to all the books, but if we’re online, I wonder if we’ll even have access to those


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mcatz22 said:
Can any current students give insight on required texts? Vet text released our book list but I’m wondering if the required books are really necessary.
I know there is cube access to all the books, but if we’re online, I wonder if we’ll even have access to those


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Good point about potentially not having access while online, although the professors may come up with some creative workarounds there depending on the situation. I didn't need/use most of the textbooks except for the anatomy ones (Dyce and Miller's Anatomy). If you really can't get them post on the vet student marketplace Facebook page, there are usually at least a few upperclassmen willing to give theirs away for free or cheap
 
Hi everyone I’m excited to meet you all in the fall!
I have a favor to ask everyone. Due to coronavirus budget cuts Nevada might be defunding the WICHE PSEP program. I was wondering if you all could help us bring attention to this and send a message to this link: http://budget.nv.gov/GFO/Feedback_(GFO)/

Anyone can do it even if you’re not a Nevada resident and we have a generic message for you to just copy and paste:

I am writing to discuss the urgent importance of maintaining funding to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP). Due to COVID-19, the WICHE office is facing substantial reductions in their budget and the office may not have the funding needed to support WICHE students. This will negatively impact Nevada students who must leave the state to pursue professional education, like veterinary school. Since Nevada does not have an in-state veterinary school, the least expensive option for Nevada students is to pursue a veterinary program at a WICHE participating institution.

WICHE’s PSEP funding is critical for students. Without an in-state option, Nevada students hoping to become veterinarians face substantial increases in debt burden due to high out-of-state tuition costs. WICHE-supported Nevada professionals are guaranteed to work a minimum of 2-4 years in Nevada, which helps to alleviate workforce shortages. WICHE also creates additional employment opportunities that help contribute to a robust Nevada economy. If Nevada is forced to cut funding to WICHE’s PSEP, both the students and the great state of Nevada will face significant losses.

I ask that funding remain available to the hardworking students of Nevada. Please consider the negative impact on students if they are unable to receive WICHE funding to pursue professional education. This funding is vital to Nevada students who are otherwise unable to take on the debt burden that would come with attending an out-of-state veterinary school.

Students have made major life and financial decisions based on WICHE funding and it is deeply unfair to defund WICHE’s PSEP at this time. WICHE funding will alleviate a crushing amount of educational debt for Nevada students. Please do not defund WICHE PSEP.


PLEASE it’ll only take a few minutes. I’m a first generation college student from a family of Mexican immigrants. Receiving WICHE funding gave me hope that my dream was attainable but now with the possible increase in tuition I’m not so sure I will be able to join you all in the fall 🙁

Thank you all in advance!
 
TwinkieChi said:
Receiving WICHE funding gave me hope that my dream was attainable but now with the possible increase in tuition I’m not so sure I will be able to join you all in the fall 🙁
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Just a quick note: The university as a whole has put a tuition freeze down for this school year. The DVM program is slightly separate so there is a possibility there may be the typical increase still but it sounds like Dr. Frye is advocating for us as much as possible to ensure that tuition doesn't increase by much, if at all.
 
danseth said:
Just a quick note: The university as a whole has put a tuition freeze down for this school year. The DVM program is slightly separate so there is a possibility there may be the typical increase still but it sounds like Dr. Frye is advocating for us as much as possible to ensure that tuition doesn't increase by much, if at all.
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Thank you for that info!

NV is cutting a lot of money for education since a lot of the money came from gambling and there’s been such a decline since Covid restrictions so I doubt that much will change for my situation unfortunately. I do feel better thinking that at least I tried to advocate for funding but outcome looks pretty grim after NV’s IFC meeting yesterday .

But I did have a meeting with Kayla and am feeling a little better about it so I’m just going to keep with the plan of starting in the fall and just hope for the best but I am grateful for the help that the faculty/staff is working on.
 
Hi all! 2025 applicant- I was wondering if anyone knew how common it was to get pulled off the OOS waitlist? Seeing if anyone had a good experience from last year- thanks!
 
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