Institutional Accreditation
For information on LMU’s institutional accreditation, please visit https://www.lmunet.edu/about-lmu/accreditation.
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).
Florida Licensure
LMU-OPCVM was granted licensure from the Florida Commission for Independent Education on INSERT DATE. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Commission for Independent Education, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684.
Florida Complaint Procedures
Complaints related to the application of state laws or rules related to approval to operate or licensure of a particular professional program within a postsecondary institution shall be referred to the appropriate State Board (i.e., State Boards of Health, State Board of Education, and so on) within the Florida State Government and shall be reviewed and handled by that licensing board ( https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/veterinary-medicine/ ).
For students attending programs in Florida, complaints related to state consumer protection laws (e.g., laws related to fraud or false advertising) shall be referred to the Florida Office of the Attorney General and shall be reviewed and handled by that Unit (https://www.myfloridalegal.com/how-to-contact-us/file-a-complaint).
For students attending programs in Florida, who have a grievance that has not been resolved through other avenues, they can contact the Florida Department of Education- Commission on Independent Education either by sending a letter to: Commission for Independent Education 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL. 32399-0400, Or by email: CIEINFO@fldoe.org, Or Fax: 850-245-3238
Professional College Accreditation
LMU-OPCVM was granted a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) on INSERT DATE WHEN RECEIVED.
The accreditation standards are available at: AVMA Accreditation Standards (https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Accreditation/Colleges/Pages/coe-process.aspx)
Accreditation Grievances
Students wishing to file a complaint related to the accreditation standards and procedures should make these complaints in writing using the survey available to them online at: https://lmu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egLkHrSs1AjP7mJ or directly to the Dean.