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How do I receive consideration for selectives required by my declared focus ?

electives and selectives

Jun 24, 2015

What are selectives?

Selectives are special topic courses that are one or two weeks in length. One week of a selective corresponds to one semester hour of credit. Selectives expose students to areas of veterinary medicine with which they may be less familiar and allow students with a clear interest to gain expertise in their chosen field.

Jun 24, 2015

When are selectives instructed?

There are two weeks at the end of each semester that are reserved for the instruction of selectives. Selectives are instructed during the two weeks after final exams end.

Jun 24, 2015

What is the grading method for selectives?

Selectives are graded by the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory method. The grade will appear as an “S” or a “U” on your official university transcript.

Jun 24, 2015

How am I informed about selectives and registration?

Early each semester, you will receive an email from Student Services directing you to the selective catalog for that semester and advising you of your randomly generated selective registration number for your class.  The Selectives Catalog for the current semester is available here. Selective registration is done on a priority system rather than a first come…

Jun 24, 2015

How do I register for selectives?

Registration will happen at lunch on different days for each class. Student Services will notify you by email of what day and time your class will register for selectives and in what room. On that day, you will lineup in order of your registration number and will proceed with registration. Be prepared with many choices…

Jun 24, 2015

How will I know which selectives are available/closed when I register ?

Along with the selectives catalog link, you will have access to a dynamic link that will show you open seats for selectives. Even in line, you can monitor real time selectives availability.  This will allow you to adjust your choices dynamically. A screen will be available during registration to monitor class status.

Jun 24, 2015

What if I cannot attend registration?

You are required to attend registration and must qualify for and receive an excused absence from the Office of Academic Affairs if you are ill or otherwise unable to attend. If there is a chance of this happening, we suggest you elect a  classmate to register for you. I recommend giving them explicit directions and…

Jun 24, 2015

If I want to register for an extramural or professional meeting, do I have to attend registration?

Yes. Everyone must attend registration and go through the registration process. Unless the extramural requires instructor permission, you don’t have to turn in your extramural registration form or professional meeting form at registration (although it is encouraged, if possible). These registration forms will be required these at least 30 days prior to the selective for…

Jun 24, 2015

How are the priority order numbers generated?

The random order generation tool is used through a data analysis software program. The tool randomly assigns each student within a class a different number each time the program is run. Order numbers are never reused.

Jun 24, 2015

How do I receive consideration for selectives required by my declared focus ?

Focus area priority is no longer granted for selectives in most situations. However, if you have declared a focus area prior to the term deadline, AND the course is required (not just recommended) by your focus area (e.g., Equine Dentistry for the equine focus area), AND this is your last opportunity to take the course,…