Ask Your Questions on Q&A Day!
Join us online on March 25. You’ll be able to ask current students, faculty, and admissions officers whatever you want. Watch your email for the link!
Visit Our Campus
Request a tour of our facilities from one of our student ambassadors. Can’t travel to Urbana? You can also request a virtual visit to chat with a student ambassador.
At Illinois, you’ll get an outstanding education, plus a whole lot more.
Access to Animals and Experts
- More than 80 clinical faculty members, representing more than 20 different veterinary specialty credentials
- Leaders in developing and offering the latest treatments for cancer, heart valve disease, obstructed airway syndrome, equine critical care, and many more veterinary conditions
- Newly renovated and expanded veterinary teaching hospital
- Plus, stand-alone clinics, including a dog-and-cat-only practice in Chicago, an equine-only practice in Farmer City, and a clinic offering primary care, zoo medicine, and wildlife medicine in Urbana
Did You Know?
Our caseload by species ranks in the top 11 of all U.S. vet schools for cats, pet birds and zoological companion animals, ruminants, horses on farms, and wildlife.
Watch our construction cam for the new oncology wing!
Watch our construction cam for the new oncology wing!
Beyond the Classroom and Clinic
- The Wildlife Medical Clinic engages student volunteers in all aspects of patient care
- >40 student clubs provide leadership opportunities and the chance to explore diverse interests
- To name a few: American Association of Equine Practitioners, National Association for Black Veterinarians, Production Medicine Club, Unleashed Veterinary Medicine Walking and Running Club, Veterinary Student Outreach Program, Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
- Opportunities to pursue a joint Master of Public Health degree or a combined DVM/PhD program
- Federally funded Summer Research Training Program to explore research careers
- International programs, including a spay/neuter experience in Greece
Did You Know?
Two members of our Class of 2025 won prestigious national scholarships for their leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Welcoming Community
- Student-focused college events include white and blue coat ceremonies, annual job fair, awards and scholarships celebration, and graduation reception
- Students support incoming first-years by organizing the Illinois Veterinary Leadership Experience and matching students with “sibs” from returning class years
- Champaign-Urbana’s vibrant local community offers live music, international cuisine, affordable housing, and natural beauty
- Nearly 7K Illinois DVM alumni can be found around the world in an unending variety of careers
