Topics covered in this Handbook include: Welcome (Katherine M. Edmondson); Important Dates for Academic Years 2013/14-2016/17; Orientation: Preparing for the DVM Program, Orientation Activities, Important Deadlines to Meet, Shopping [for] Things You Will Need; Financial Planning; The Curriculum: Foundation Courses, Clinical Pathways, Distribution Courses, Sets of Distribution Courses, Distribution Clinical Rotations, DVM Curriculum Overview, An Overview of the DVM Curriculum (Year-by-Year Summary), Graduation Requirements, Tutorial Groups, Learning Resources: Library, Modular Resource Center, Wiswall Learning Laboratory, Faculty, Animal Health Diagnostic Center; Making Use of the CUHA; University and College Policies: Academic Policies, Honor Code; Student Life: College Services and Resources, Important and Helpful People, University Services and Resources, Veterinary Career Services, Career Planning Map, Student Organizations, Special Opportunities, Honors and Awards, Living in Ithaca; Room Index; College maps.