Tours
Tours are intended for individuals interested in veterinary medicine. This includes high school students, college students, adult learners considering career change, and alumni who wish to reconnect with the college. Tours provide a detailed look at the academic program, facilities, and the overall student experience, emphasizing preparing for a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
To ensure a meaningful and relevant experience, tours are designed for those actively exploring veterinary education or seeking to deepen their connection to the profession and our college.
- Tours are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:00 pm Central Standard Time. Please note tours are not available during evenings and weekends.
- Tour requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
- Tours are not available on evenings or weekends.
- All guests must be 16 years or older to attend. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Group sizes of 10 or more participants, please email dvm@okstate.edu or call 405-774-6961.
All visitors must make an appointment in advance, as walk-ins are not accepted.
Prospective students planning to tour the OSU main campus should be aware that group tours starting at 10:00 AM typically last about 2.5 hours. Therefore, there will not be enough time to attend the 12:00 PM tour, which begins promptly, as it includes other guests.
What to Expect
The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine offers guided tours designed to provide a detailed overview of its facilities and programs. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and starts in the McElroy Hall Lobby. Participants will have the opportunity to explore classrooms and laboratories, which offer a glimpse into the academic environment of the college. The tour also includes a visit to the Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital, where attendees can observe the facilities dedicated to animal care and treatment. This experience is intended for prospective students and visitors seeking in-depth information about the college's offerings.
For safety reasons, all participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Please
note that photography and video recording are not allowed, as the animals in the hospital
are owned by clients. Touching the animals is also strictly prohibited, as they are
patients.
Admissions representatives are available to meet with prospective students, by request, either before or after the tour. To schedule an appointment, please contact Admissions at 405-744-6961.
How to Find Us
All tours start in the lobby of McElroy Hall.
Coordinates for GPS System:
36.124305, -97.081579
Exiting From I-35 to OK-51E:
Follow OK-51 E (turns into W 6th Ave) for 14.8 miles. Turn left on S Western Rd. Turn right on W Farm Rd. Pass the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital on your right. McElroy Hall will be the next building on the corner of W Farm Rd and McFarland Ave.
Exiting From Cimarron Turnpike Spur to US-177 S/N Washington St:
Follow N Washington St for 3.1 miles. Turn left on W Lakeview Rd. Turn left onto N Western Rd. At the intersection of N Western Rd and W Hall of Fame drive straight towards W Farm Rd. Pass the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital on your right. McElroy Hall will be the next building on the corner of W Farm Rd and McFarland Ave.
Driving West on OK-51 W:
OK-51 W will turn into E 6th Ave when arriving to Stillwater. Turn right on S Western Rd. Turn right on W Farm Rd. Pass the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital on your right. McElroy Hall will be the next building on the corner of W Farm Rd and McFarland Ave.
Parking:
Visitor parallel parking can be found on the east side of McElroy Hall when turning
right at the intersection of W Farm Rd and McFarland Ave. The visitor spots will be
directly to your right once you have made the turn. OSU Campus Police parking is located
on the opposite side for reference. Please look for the visitor parking sign.
Visitor parking will have a "Reserved" sign for large buses.