Why WIMU?

Montana State University, the University of Idaho and Utah State University (USU) are partners with Washington State University in its Regional Program in Veterinary Medical Education to serve the states of Washington, Idaho, Montana and Utah. This innovative program, known as the WIMU Regional Program, serves students in the Northwest and northern Rockies.

We serve students with interests in all facets of the veterinary profession, whether they are interested in companion animals, horses, livestock, private practice, industry or academia. The opportunities available in the WIMU program prepare graduates for entry into any of the exciting dimensions of veterinary medicine.

Up to 16 students spend their first year in Bozeman at Montana State University. MSU faculty members teach the first-year curriculum including Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Immunology, General Pathology, Professionalism and Ethics, Introduction to Clinics and Introduction to Surgery. 

Classroom and clinical study continue in years 2 and 3 on WSU’s Pullman campus. In the 4th year, students have the opportunity to learn in a wide network of clinical placements throughout the four-state region.

Please see our prospective student website for more information.

Why apply to WIMU?

Small Classes, Big Network

The small class sizes at MSU provide personalized attention to student success while offering the same opportunities for professional growth and skill development to all students across the Regional Program.

  • Our small class size provides a friendly atmosphere and allows you to get to know your professors with one-on-one instruction.
  • Students at MSU learn with faculty and classmates in Bozeman, and also with faculty and classmates in Logan and Pullman through faculty and student exchanges, video conferencing and lectures.
  • Montana students have access to all other major educational sites in the network, including programs in Seattle, Spokane, Pullman, Boise, Logan and more. They also have access to an array of research opportunities throughout this network.

Hands-on Experience

Students gain hands-on experience early in the program. Courses in communication, diagnostics and business give our students the tools they need to succeed.

  • Local practitioners provide hands-on experience for students on the MSU campus.
  • Specialists in internal medicine, pathology, radiology, surgery, lab medicine and clinical practice enrich the first-year curriculum.
  • All students participate in the Cougar Orientation Leadership Experience (COLE), a retreat designed to promote leadership and team building. COLE brings students together to set the foundation for cooperation.
  • The Pullman faculty encourages students to get all they can out of time spent in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and with faculty on educational trips outside of the program.
  • As part of the WIMU Program, Montana students have more choices to study in a network of clinical sites throughout the region as we add more practices and facilities to our curriculum.