Lincoln Memorial University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Lincoln Memorial University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lincoln Memorial University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine DVM Program was granted full accreditation status from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360; Phone 800.248.2862) on January 7, 2019.
On October 24, 2024, the AVMA COE placed the College on Probationary Accreditation status.
The LMU-CVM Veterinary Medical Technology degree programs are fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA).
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) pass rate required by COE standard for outcomes assessment: 80%
| Year | Students taking NAVLE exam(s) | Students passing NAVLE exam(s) | LMU-CVM Pass Rate (%) |
| 2017-2018 | 87 | 76 | 87 |
| 2018-2019 | 102 | 97 | 95 |
| 2019-2020 | 109 | 106 | 97 |
| 2020-2021 | 116 | 101 | 87 |
| 2021-2022 | 119 | 102 | 86 |
| 2022-2023 | 117 | 104 | 89 |
| 2023-2024 | 112 | 102 | 91 |
| July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 | |
| Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE | 35 |
| Three-year VTNE pass percentage | 68.5% |
Lincoln Memorial University is provisionally certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Completion of the LMU-CVM curriculum AND passing of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) meet the requirements for all 50 of the United States and territories. For more information visit https://www.icva.net/licensing-boards/.
The following states and territories require applicants to go through the local state board: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
To review the full professional licensure disclosure and view a full listing of state disclosures, click here.
For questions regarding professional licensure, please contact Lauren Jolly at Lauren.Jolly@LMUnet.edu.
