This Handbook is intended to assist veterinary medical students in meeting their responsibilities as members of the College and the profession. Information is also provided on student activities.
NOTE: All statements in this Handbook represent current policies and are subject to change.
Section I – ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP REGULATIONS
Section II – TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Section III – COLLEGE REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES AFFECTING STUDENTS
College and Corporate Relationships
Class Examination and Make-Up Examination Guidelines
Student Absence Policy
Use of the College Name or Image
Health and Accident Insurance
Rabies Vaccinations
Restrictions on Student Club Membership
Professional Liability Insurance for Veterinary Students
Veterinary Educational Assessment (VEA)
Use of External Study Sites
College of Veterinary Medicine “Use of Artificial Intelligence” Policy
Section IV – STUDENT DRESS AND BEHAVIOR
Preclinical Veterinary Medical Student Dress
Student Conduct Guidelines
Identification (ID) Card
Section V – HONOR CODE
Section VI – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES & POLICIES
Section VII – STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE AVMA (SAVMA)
Constitution and Bylaws
Financial Support of SAVMA
Events Sponsored by SAVMA
Section VIII – EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Section IX – MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Section X – THE AVMA ANNUAL DIRECTORY
Section XI – THE VETERINARIAN’S OATH