Student Resources

http://givingandalumni.vetmed.ufl.edu/alumni/ 

Veterinary Students in Phase 3 of the curriculum have the option to audit a course, with instructor approval.  The Audit Request form will be sent to the class for students to fill out by the deadline.  Permission to audit does not allow participation in lab sessions and does not award the student a grade. The instructor has sole discretion on whether to provide access to course materials for students that audit course(s).    

Please find instructions for accessing the Cornerstone system while away from the CVM Campus at the links here: 

General Instructions and iPad Specific Instructions 

SNAP is a free, nightly, campus safety and transportation service that provides a point-to-point vehicular escort service.  Students can call for an escort or use free SNAP app available on Google Play Store or iTunes Store. All SNAP employees are University of Florida students who have passed a stringent background check and driving test and must also maintain an academic standard to maintain employment. Employees are equipped with a police radio, picture ID and flashlights. 

Gator Lift is a free shuttle service reserved only for UF students, faculty, and staff with temporary or permanent mobility-related disabilities. Gator Lift service is provided to locations within the main UF campus and to a limited number of off-campus, UF-owned properties.

UF Safe Rides by Lyft offers currently-enrolled UF students discounted Lyft Standard rides Monday through Sunday between the hours of 11 PM – 3 AM when classes are in session. A ride must begin and end within the service area to qualify for the discount.

Other alternative transportation methods can be found here.

http://campusmap.ufl.edu/ 

UF Campus Map with locations of all SNAP designated pick up locations and Emergency Blue Phones.

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is located on the main UF campus and is available for students who require classroom and/or testing accommodations. The Office for Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) at CVM works closely with the DRC to ensure student exams are scheduled appropriately. With proper documentation, the DRC can assist students in receiving accommodations such as extended time for exams, a low-distraction environment, test reader or scribe and note-taking services. Contact the DRC for more information on their processes and requirements. 

https://elearning.ufl.edu

e-Learning is the centrally supported course management system at the University of Florida and provides a secure online system for course content, video lectures, assignments, quizzes, posting grades, and communicating among class participants. Lecture material, when captured by classroom Mediasite recorders, is uploaded to individual course e-Learning sites and can be viewed online. A GatorLink account is required to access e-Learning and the preferred browser for this system is Chrome. 

The GatorONE card is your student ID and is the access badge required for entry into approved areas of Vet Med. Badges are connected to the Gator1 Card system. If a student is not registered for summer credit or otherwise affiliated with CVM, the system automatically removes access to the buildings for the summer semester.

Students can set up a mobile Gator1 card to have access to the building.

For students who are doing volunteer work, etc., they will need to coordinate with their supervisor about gaining access to the facilities. 

https://it.ufl.edu/helpdesk

The UF Help Desk is available to all members of UF who need assistance with their Gatorlink account, One.UF (https://one.uf.edu/), MyUFL, personal computer trouble shooting and other technical support. Contact them at 352-392-HELP (4357) or at helpdesk@ufl.edu.  

http://ufic.ufl.edu/ 

The UF International Center will assist with International Student visas and travel. All students, faculty and staff who are traveling abroad on official UF business must register their travel with the UF International Center. By registering their travel online participants will be enrolled in CISI (Cultural Insurance Services International) as well as the TeamAssist Emergency Assistance Program. This ensures the individual will receive emergency medical aid, emergency evacuation, repatriation, travel assistance services and security coverage. This insurance is for travel on University business ONLY, and cannot be used for personal travel.  

https://one.uf.edu

ONE.UF is the electronic portal that UF uses for registration, transcripts, official grades, financial aid and much more. Use your Gatorlink to log in. Contact the Help Desk for assistance with ONE.UF 

All students receiving financial aid are responsible for keeping track of their aid through One.UF, which includes providing any updated information that may affect their aid. Use the “Aid Status” page to find out if your financial aid file is complete or if you have outstanding requirements that will prevent the disbursement of aid. Financial aid must be used only for expenses directly related to your education. The CVM specific student budget includes tuition fees, books and supplies, computer/cell phone costs, housing and meals, transportation, clothing such as polos and scrubs, health insurance and other CVM-specific requirements such as rabies titers, NAVLE and Florida licensure fees. For more information on how the budget is calculated, you may visit the Student Financial Affairs webpage.  

http://shcc.ufl.edu/  

Student health fees support health services in the Student Healthcare Center (SHCC) also known as The Infirmary. The Infirmary is on Stadium Road next to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.  The University of Florida collects a health fee in the student’s tuition costs. This fee funds part of the services for students. However, there are charges for certain procedures, lab work, x-rays, and pharmacy supplies 

https://mobileprint.at.ufl.edu

Using the instructions here, students can connect to a printer within the Education Center from any device connected to the internet. Once files are uploaded, they reside in the cloud for about 36 hours to allow for batch printing. Only black & white printing is available at CVM (9 cents per page), color printing is available at other locations across campus (75 cents per page). Charges will appear in MyUFL as a line item from Criser Hall and are processed to student accounts about once a month. 

http://go-rts.com/index.php 

The community bus route is free of charge for students carrying a Gator 1 card. 

Needs-based scholarships are determined in the late summer and disbursed evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Students who wish to be considered must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file, as student debt load is used in determining need. Merit-based scholarships are determined and disbursed in the late spring, and many are presented at the White Coat Ceremony and Senior Awards Banquet. Students are nominated for these awards by the College’s Awards and Scholarships Committee, which solicits input from the College’s academic departments and clinical services. GPA, class rank, and student debt load are often considered in determining merit-based awards. Please note that some merit awards also require a current FAFSA on file. Be sure to file a FAFSA every year, even if you are not taking out loans, if you wish to be eligible for awards that may be based on merit. For information regarding financial aid, please contact Student Financial Affairs at sfa-vet@mail.ufl.edu. 

studentinvolvement.ufl.edu | UF Student Involvement 

The website above provides university procedures for forming new student organizations and maintaining existing student organizations. Newly formed or re-activated organizations should notify the CVM Office for Academic and Student Affairs and provide a list of current officers and their contact information. These lists should include at least the name, email, and phone number of the organization’s president, vice president, treasurer, and advisor, and should be submitted to ASA (studentaffairs@vetmed.ufl.edu). Additional information can be found under “CVM Student Organization Policies” in the Student Handbook. 

Some private companies in the veterinary industry will request a veterinary student representative. UF CVM treats student representative opportunities like any other outside employment and allows students and organizations to connect, recruit, and hire directly without the involvement of the Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Student representatives are expected to adhere to the UF CVM Corporate Engagement Policy.  CVM Careers and the Office of Academic and Student Affairs send a semesterly email to remind student representatives of the policy to operate on campus.

Should any policy violations occur, a review of student representative engagement on campus for the company you represent will be held. Student representatives are responsible for being aware of and adhering to the policies. Ignorance of the policy will not be an excuse. All student company representatives and their contact information must be provided to the Associate Dean of Students.

http://www.housing.ufl.edu/ 

University housing regulations do not apply to veterinary students. However, students do have the option of applying for accommodations that the University of Florida offers to students. The Department of Housing and Residence Life of the University of Florida also maintains extensive listings of off-campus apartments, houses, rooming units, and mobile home units that are offered for rent to students, faculty, and staff.

The College has established a list of Student Learning Opportunities (SLOs) required for graduation. The SLOs are technical and professional skills that are considered essential for practice-ready veterinarians. All students are required to achieve 100% of the required SLOs established when they entered clinical rotations. SLOs are listed in the Curriculum Map online (http://education.vetmed.ufl.edu/student-services/curriculum-map/). 

http://www.parking.ufl.edu/ 

Veterinary students operating automobiles, motorcycles, and mopeds on campus are subject to university regulations. Parking decals are available online through the Traffic and Parking Decal Office website. Inappropriate parking or parking on campus without a decal may result in a citation. It is in the best interest of the students to respond to parking citations immediately; procrastination will only result in continued penalties for tardy payment, problems with grade reports, and future registration.

All parking areas contingent to the College of Veterinary Medicine are under university regulations, including the gated parking lot at the CVM Teaching Hospital. Parking permits do not guarantee that a parking spot will be available. Plan to arrive early to find parking and realize that lots contiguous with the College fill up early. Parking may only be available in the garage across the street. 

It is important to note that the College of Veterinary Medicine academic calendar does NOT coincide exactly with the undergraduate academic calendar and therefore parking permits expire before the end of the CVM Spring semester. You must renew your permit to avoid a citation. Renewal fees can be appropriated according to the time extension needed. This most often affects graduating fourth-years that may need to renew for a one-month period in the Spring.  

http://www.tobaccofree.ufl.edu/ 

The University of Florida is tobacco free. Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited in all facilities and areas of the UF campus, with no exceptions. The use of cigarettes or other tobacco products on the UF campus, including in parking lots and vehicles, is not permitted and in violation of UF Policy 6C1-2.022 

http://www.police.ufl.edu/ 

The University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) aims to preserve a safe, secure campus environment where diverse social, cultural and academic values are allowed to develop and prosper through a combination of reactive, proactive and educational law enforcement services. 

http://veterans.ufl.edu/ 

The Office of Student Veteran Services serves as the liaison between the University of Florida, its students, and the various federal, state, and local agencies concerned with the processing of VA Educational Benefits. We want to ensure that our Gator beneficiaries are set up for success. 

Summary and description of services provided by the College of Veterinary Medicine Safety and Security Office. 

CVM Security can be reached at 352-294-4255 or from any CVM landline phone: dial 4444 for immediate assistance, 24/7. Click here to view the Active Shooter Training. 

The UF Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows students to access internal network resources while away from campus. The VPN is utilized to ensure security for client files, course notes and college databases. Click here for instructions.  

http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/ 

Professional students often experience degrees of stress not previously encountered in undergraduate programs. It is important to recognize the effects of stress and to seek help from a support network. Students are strongly encouraged to seek assistance from the Wellness Center or to contact the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, or any ASA staff member if they want to discuss available resources, need help accessing resources, or wish to report concerns regarding personal distress or classmates in distress. Students in immediate need of counseling or other support services are strongly encouraged to contact the Wellness Center, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs or ASA staff members. Each member of the first-year class should plan to have a brief introductory meeting with one of the CVM counselors to review resources. 

Important phone numbers:  

• Emergency: 911 

• UF Police Department: 352-392-1111 

• CVM Security: 352-294-4255  

• CVM Counselors:  

• Dr. Jamie Stahl, DVM, LMHC: 352-294-4430, jam22@ufl.edu 

• Kristen McCallum, LMHC: 352-273-9708, klmccal@ufl.edu  

• Fill out the referral form to book an appointment. 

• UF Counseling and Wellness Center:  

• 352-392-1575 (available 24/7) 

• 3190 Radio Rd 

• Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 

• 1500 Union Rd (4^th floor) 

• Crisis and Urgent Care hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 

• Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 

• Student Health Center: 352-392-1161 

• Primary Care Physicians available for CVM students: 352-294-5700 

• Dean of Students Main Campus/UMatter We Care: 352-392-1261 (umatter@ufl.edu) 

• Alachua County Support Hotline: 352-264-6789  

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 

Crisis Text Line: text “hello” to 741-741