Tours
Our general 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 our academic programs, 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 available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:00 pm Central Standard Time.
- Tour requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
- Tours are not available on evenings or weekends.
- Due to limited space, all guests are required to make an appointment
- All guests must be 16 years or older to attend.
- An adult must always accompany any individual under the age of 18.
- Group sizes of 10 or more participants, please email dvm@okstate.edu or call 405-774-6961.
We are unable to accommodate “walk-in” guests. This policy applies to prospective
applicants, former/current faculty, graduates, staff, and general public.
Prospective students planning to tour the OSU main campus should note that group tours
starting at 10:00 AM typically last about 2.5 hours. As a result, participants will
not have adequate time to attend our 12:00 PM tour, which begins promptly, as it includes
other guests.
What to Expect
Tours provide a comprehensive overview of the veterinary facilities and programs at OSU College of Veterianry Medicine lasting approximately 45 minutes. Participants can explore classrooms and laboratories in McElroy Hall, gaining insights into the academic environment. Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital, allowing attendees to witness our facilities for animal care and treatment. The tours commence in the McElroy Hall Lobby, serving as the starting point for a valuable and informative experience for prospective students and visitors.
Due to safety concerns, participants are expected to wear closed-toed shoes. Photography
and video is prohibited, as the animals in the hospital are client-owned.
Touching the animals is also strictly prohibited, as they are patients. Admission representatives are available to meet with prospective students by request either before or after the tour. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting 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.