Source: Colorado State University
Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is inviting applicants for its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) program under the Colorado American Indian Tribes In-State Tuition Act. The act grants Colorado residency to enrolled citizens of federally recognized tribes with historic ties to the state, enabling them to qualify for in-state tuition. Dean Sue VandeWoude emphasized that the initiative aligns with CSU’s land-grant mission to strengthen partnerships with Tribal Nations and enhance access to Veterinary education.
CSU’s top-ranked DVM program, known for its competitiveness, will consider qualifying tribal applicants among other state residents for a limited number of sponsored seats. The first student has already been accepted for the 2025–2026 academic year. By expanding opportunities for Indigenous veterinarians, CSU aims to address Veterinary shortages in rural and tribal communities while promoting its One Health approach, which integrates animal, human, and environmental health through culturally rooted collaboration.