GOALE orientation

GOALE gopher orientation and leadership experience - a group of first year students gather in a group at orientation

GOALE Orientation Program

Gopher Orientation and Leadership Experience (GOALE) is an engaging, hands-on orientation experience designed to welcome first-year veterinary students to the college, the DVM program, and the veterinary profession.

Day 1 introduces students to the college’s facilities, resources, and provides important information about first-year logistics.

Days 2 and 3 focus on interactive sessions held both on campus and at a local YMCA camp. During these days, students will participate in a variety of large and small group activities alongside faculty mentors and second and third year student mentors.

Key topics include:

  • Leadership development
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict management

Class of 2029 GOALE Dates

Mark your calendar! GOALE for the Class of 2029 will begin on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and conclude on Thursday, August 28, 2025.