Topics covered in this Handbook include: Welcome; -- Orientation: Section 1: Preparations during the summer; Checklist of Important Deadlines to Meet Before Classes Start; -- The DVM Curriculum: Section 1: Working in Tutorial Groups, Section 2: Learning Resources, Section 3: Making Use of the CUHA; -- University & College Policies: Section 1: Honor Code, Section 2: Policy on Relations with Corporate Sponsors and Vendors; -- Financing Your Education; -- Student Life: Section 1: College Services and Resources, Section 2: University and Community Resources, Section 3: Student Organizations, Section 4: Student Activities and Events, Section 5: Living in Ithaca, Section 6: Honors and Awards.