In order to gain admission to Lincoln Memorial University's Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine, prospective applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge base of professional, personal, and academic development in pursuit of an education and career in the field of veterinary medicine.
The Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine completes a holistic review of all applicants to its DVM program. In addition to academic performance, applicants are evaluated on their previous veterinary experience, experience with animals, research experience, personal characteristics, leadership and extracurricular experience, essays, letters of recommendation, and interview. Lincoln Memorial University is committed to serving the Appalachian region. Extra consideration is given to applicants from Appalachia Regional Commission defined counties. Applicants are also given additional consideration if they are from rural communities, are first generation college students, or have completed a graduate program.
All applicants may be considered for either cohort. Submission of application according to the below timeline allows early interviews and decisions for the spring cohort.
Applicants should ensure all required documents (eLOR, transcripts, etc) are submitted by the LMU June 30th deadline. Applicants who have not submitted all information by this date may still be eligible for entry into the spring semester. Please note that failure to meet this deadline will result in acceptance offers/decisions that are later in the fall resulting in less time to prepare for classes to begin in January.
Visit VMCAS for additional cycle dates and details.
Below you will find the application materials required for the LMU-CVM Class of 2029. Prior to applying, we highly encourage all applicants to review the requirements to be considered for admission.
LMU-CVM utilizes the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS).
Applicants are responsible for monitoring their VMCAS application status. Incomplete and unverified applications will not be considered for admission.
Official transcripts for all courses completed through summer must be submitted directly to VMCAS. If you need additional information, read more about the VMCAS transcript verification process. Coursework completed after the September 16 deadline must be reported via official transcript submission to the LMU-CVM by the dates noted above.
Updated official electronic transcripts can be sent to CVMTranscripts@LMUnet.edu.
Official updated transcripts can be physically mailed to the following address:
LMU-CVM Office of Admissions
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752
Applicants to the LMU-CVM are required to submit three letters of recommendation (LOR) through VMCAS. A letter must be submitted from each of the three parties noted below:
Letters of recommendation must be completed by individuals other than family members and articulately attest to an applicant’s capacities. Specific details on the (electronic letters of recommendation) process can be found on the VMCAS website. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through your VMCAS application. Letters sent directly to LMU-CVM will be not accepted.
Curious to know what happens with your application after it has been submitted? The process below describes how applicants are reviewed and considered for admission into Lincoln Memorial University Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine.
Applications are processed by the Admissions Office following application verification by VMCAS. Please note that unverified applications will not be considered for admissions into the LMU-CVM.
The LMU-CVM conducts thorough holistic reviews of verified applications. These reviews specifically include but are not limited to evaluation of the items listed below:
The LMU-CVM hosts virtual multiple-mini interviews (MMI). Applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified via email invitation. Interviews will occur throughout the year based partially upon the applicant’s preferred semester of entry into the program. Qualitative holistic application reviews will be conducted following completion of the interview.
Admissions decisions are made following careful evaluation of the comprehensive application package. Decisions will be conveyed electronically and may include offers of acceptance, placement on the applicant waitlist, or denial. Please note that decisions are made and conveyed on a rolling basis throughout the year based on deadlines and starting semesters.
Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the licensing requirements that are applicable to the states or commonwealths in which they may opt to practice veterinary medicine. The requirements for Tennessee and Virginia can be browsed using the following links:
Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
