While You're Here

Temperatures in Fort Collins in mid-June can range from 50-95F in a single day. In your welcome pack, you will receive a small tote bag, journal, water bottle, and scrubs. The sun can be fierce and rain can be unpredictable – though neither will deter our activities. You are encouraged to check the weather prediction for Fort Collins before departing from home. We will rely on CSU transportation and will be walking considerable distances across campus each day (about 3-5 miles per day).

We do not have a dress code, but we do ask that you are tidy and clean, maintaining a personal appearance suitable to represent the veterinary profession to the public. We will provide you with a set of scrubs (top/bottom) to be worn during the Veterinary Teaching Hospital tour and in the anatomy labs. If you wish to wear your scrubs daily, then you can wash your scrubs (or other items) in the evenings using the free laundry facilities in the residence hall with detergent that will be provided. We will launder scrubs once for your during the week in between activities.

Lastly, you will need a device that can connect to the internet to access program materials and submit assignments. We will provide all students with a laptop and will use several on campus computer labs. You can also use your own device - which can be a laptop, tablet iPad, or even a smartphone. However, we are not responsible for lost or misplaced devices. 

Packing List

Required:

• Please bring your NetID and login information for Canvas. 
• Closed-Toe Walking Shoes (We will be walking 3-5 miles everyday) Open-toed shoes are not allowed in the anatomy laboratory, the veterinary hospital, nor on the dairy farm.
• Sun hat, rain coat and/or umbrella
• Clothing for 60-95F – check the weather before departure
• Necessary Medication (As prescribed by a doctor)
• Personal Care Products (Brush, Sunscreen, Deodorant, Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Toothbrush, Toothpaste)
• Clothing for 7 days, sleepwear/pajamas appropriate for a room-share

Optional:

• Favorite blanket and/or pillow (Standard linens and blankets will be provided)
• There are no expenses for students during the week. We will be visiting Morning Fresh Dairy, Denver Zoo, and the CSU Bookstore and students will have an opportunity to make a purchase. 
• Resume, Cover Letter, Personal Statement (if you’ve already done these, then bring them so we can help you work on them. This will the first of the individual assignments.)

This is an on-campus residential experience where participants are able to stay in the Colorado State University (CSU) residence halls. All participants will stay together in the Engineering Building of Academic Village. Participants will be assigned a roommate. Please note that standard sheets, pillows, and towels are included for your stay. Residence halls are secured with multiple locking doors that require key-card access. Each participant will receive a lanyard and key-card. Please note that all doors lock automatically once shut. In the residence hall, one towel, one pillow, and bed linens are provided, with one towel change on Wednesday. The pillows and linens are not luxurious so if you have bedding requirements, please consider bringing your own pillow and/or blanket.

All meals will be eaten in the Ram's Horn Dining Hall. Students will have a meal card issued and they will use that card to access the dining hall for each meal. Meals are all you care to eat, with a wide variety of selections to accommodate all tastes and dietary restrictions.

We are an academic program and your student will be earning college credit. To ensure that we have a successful week, we ask the following of our students: 

1. Arrive on time to attend every session.
2. Be an active participant in session.
3. Work with your team on your project.
4. Participate in the activities.
5. Meet with instructors to discuss how to best complete assignments.
6. Demonstrate respect for all classmates and instructors.
7. Follow established classroom expectation and policies.
8. Respect classrooms, CSU campus, and yourself, at all times.
9. Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices during class and any scheduled activities.
10. No photography in anatomy or veterinary hospital spaces.
11. Learn and have fun!