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Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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).

 

American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE)

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. 

 

American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA)

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).

 

NAVLE Board Examination Pass Rates

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

 

VTNE Board Examination Pass Rates

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
Number of first-time candidates that have taken the VTNE 35
Three-year VTNE pass percentage 68.5%

 

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

Lincoln Memorial University is provisionally certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

 

U.S. Department of Education Professional Licensure Disclosure

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 Patsy Butterbrodt at patricia.butterbrodt@lmunet.edu.