The Student Academic Policies and Procedures Handbook is copyrighted and published by Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine, Aruba (XUSOVM).
Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine reserves the right to revise tuition, adjust fees, establish additional charges, and modify academic or administrative policies whenever such actions are deemed necessary by the University. The rules and regulations outlined in this handbook are binding upon and must be followed by all XUSOVM students, including students on a leave of absence. All students enrolled in programs offered by XUSOVM are required to comply with the policies set forth in this handbook, as well as the laws and regulations of Aruba.
The University's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are reviewed and updated periodically. Students are responsible for remaining informed of and complying with any changes, amendments, revisions, additions, or deletions to XUSOVM policies, procedures, curriculum requirements, grading systems, or other institutional regulations. While the University intends to notify students of significant changes whenever reasonably possible, XUSOVM reserves the right to implement such changes at any time, including prior to the publication of an updated edition of this handbook, when deemed to be in the best interests of the institution and its students.
Once approved and issued by the University, this edition supersedes previous XUSOVM student handbook provisions on the same subjects. Subsequent approved updates will be communicated through official University channels.
Nothing contained in this handbook shall be construed as creating a contractual relationship between the University and any student. The University reserves the right to interpret and apply its policies and procedures at its discretion, consistent with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and institutional policies.
Accreditation information
Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP) lists Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine with Candidacy status. Candidacy is distinct from full accreditation. Accreditation of another Xavier program or a clinical affiliate does not establish accreditation of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program.
Students should consult current official accreditation notices and the certification and licensure section of this handbook when planning their professional pathway.
Official sources: https://caam-hp.org/programs/ and https://xusovm.com/accreditations/ (reviewed October 1, 2026).