Pre-Health and Pre-Vet Events

The Pre-Professional and Exploratory Advising Center, along with campus partners, is hosting the following events for current and prospective pre-professional students.

Tips and Twix

Friday, August 21, 2026 | Kramer Dining Center, Tallgrass, Meadowlark and Rocky Ford Rooms

Come hear your advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for your pre-professional designation’s club (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Nursing Club, Pre-PT Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, etc.), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a sweet treat! These sessions will cover all the information you will need as you get started in your Pre-Professional designation.

Discussion Topics, Times and Locations

Location	1:30 p.m.	3:00 p.m.
Tallgrass Room	Pre-Veterinary Medicine	Pre-Med
Meadowlark A	Pre-Law	Pre-Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Meadowlark B	Pre-Physician Assistant	Pre-Nursing
Rocky Ford Room	Pre-Pharmacy, Dentistry, Chiropractic and Optometry

Workshop: Resumes

Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 5:30 to 6:30PM | Student Union, Cottonwood Room

A polished resume is an essential part of many professional school applications. Join our Resume Workshop to learn how to effectively showcase your academic achievements, leadership, service, work experience, and other accomplishments. You'll receive practical tips, personalized guidance, and strategies to create a resume that highlights your strengths and helps you make a lasting impression on admissions committees.

Workshop: Interviewing

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5:30 to 6:30PM | Student Union, William "Bill" Muir Room (224)

A strong interview can set you apart in the professional school admissions process. Join our Interview Workshop to practice answering common interview questions, develop strategies for communicating your experiences and goals with confidence, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment. Gain the skills you need to make a positive and lasting impression on your interview day.

Mock Interviews

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 3:30 to 6:30PM | Location TBD

Put your interview skills into practice by participating in a Mock Interview with one of our community partners. You'll experience a realistic professional school interview, receive individualized feedback from experienced professionals, and gain valuable insight into your strengths and areas for improvement. This is a great opportunity to build confidence, refine your interviewing skills, and feel more prepared for the real thing.

Workshop: Shadowing

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:30 to 6:30PM | Student Union, William "Bill" Muir Room (224)

Job shadowing is an important way to explore careers and strengthen your professional school application. Join our Job Shadowing Workshop to learn how to find meaningful shadowing opportunities, connect with healthcare and other professionals, document and track your experiences and hours, and maximize what you gain from each opportunity. You'll leave with practical strategies to help you build valuable experiences and demonstrate your commitment to your chosen profession.

Workshop: Mind the Gap (Year)

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30 to 6:30PM | Berney Family Welcome Center, Davis Theater (101)

A gap year can be a valuable opportunity to strengthen your professional school application while gaining meaningful personal and professional experience. Join our Gap Year Workshop to explore the benefits of taking a gap year, learn how to evaluate whether it's the right choice for you, and discover ways to use your time intentionally through employment, research, service, clinical experience, travel, or other enriching opportunities. You'll leave with strategies for making the most of your gap year and preparing for future success.