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Application Process

In order to gain admission to the Lincoln Memorial University-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.

Because there are more qualified applicants than space permits each year, applicants are selected from a variety of factors, including their academic grade point average, animal and veterinary experience, letters of recommendation, essays, leadership, and interviews.

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

Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine

State boards information

 

Spring Cohort Application Timeline

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.

  • January 19: First three quadrants of 2023-2024 VMCAS application open
  • May 11: Colleges available for applicants to select and submit applications in VMCAS
  • May 31: Recommended VMCAS submission deadline for applicants interested in LMU-CVM spring start date
  • June 30:  Deadline for completing Casper assessment (for spring cohort)
  • June 30: VMCAS Application and LMU-CVM Supplemental Application submission deadline for applicants that prefer to begin studies in January 2023. 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.
  • July:  Interviews conducted
  • August: Acceptance offers will begin to be extended. These offers will continue until the class is filled.
  • December 31: Official fall transcripts submission deadline. All transcripts must be sent directly from the applicant’s learning institution to LMU-CVM.

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.

Fall Cohort Application Timeline

  • January 19: First three quadrants of 2023-2024 VMCAS application opens.
  • May 11: Colleges available for applicants to select and submit applications in VMCAS
  • August 12: Last date to order Professional Transcript Entry (PTE)  in VMCAS.
  • August 15: Recommended VMCAS submission deadline
  • September 18: Deadline for completing Casper assessment (for fall cohort)
  • September 18 @11:59PM EST: VMCAS Application and LMU-CVM Supplemental Application submission deadline
  • Mid-September to January: Interviews conducted
  • December-April: Acceptance offers are extended. Acceptances offers will continue until all slots for the incoming class have filled.
  • January 31: Official fall transcripts submission deadline.
  • April 18: AAVMC decision deadline

Visit VMCAS for additional cycle dates and details.

Required Application Materials

Below you will find the application materials required for the LMU-CVM Class of 2028. Prior to applying, we highly encourage all applicants to review the requirements to be considered for admission

VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGE APPLICATION SERVICE (VMCAS)

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.

Other Materials

Transcripts

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.

2022: Class of 2027 Applicants

If you are enrolled during the application cycle, be advised of the following deadlines:

  • Spring Cohort: Fall 2022 transcripts are due no later than January 1, 2024.
  • Fall Cohort: Fall 2022 transcripts are due no later than January 31, 2024.
  • Fall Cohort: Winter/Spring 2022 transcripts are due no later than June 30, 2024.

2023: Class of 2028 Applicants

If you are enrolled during the 2023-2024 school year, be advised of the following deadlines:

  • Spring Cohort: Summer 2023 transcripts are due no later than June 30, 2023.
  • Spring Cohort: Fall 2023 transcripts are due no later than January 1, 2024.
  • Fall Cohort: Fall 2023 transcripts are due no later than January 31, 2024.
  • Fall Cohort: Winter/Spring 2023 transcripts are due no later than June 30, 2024.

 

Updated official electronic transcripts can be sent to [email protected].

Official updated transcripts can be physically mailed to the following address:

LMU-CVM Office of Admissions
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants to the LMU-CVM are required to submit three letters of recommendation (LOR).  electronic Letters of Recommendation (eLORs).   A letter should be submitted from each of the three parties noted below:

  • 1 letter from a college professor
  • 1 letter from a veterinarian
  • 1 letter from a previous or current employer/supervisor

Letters of Recommendation should be completed by individuals other than family members and can articulately attest to an applicant’s capacities. Specific details on the eLOR 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.

Applicant Review Process

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-College of Veterinary Medicine.

  •   Step 1: Applications are Received and Evaluated

    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.

  •   Step 2: Application Evaluation

    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. 

    • Academic Performance
    • Casper Assessment
    • Experience Hours (animal, research, veterinary) - For clarification on listing these items within your application please visit VMCAS.
    • Mission Fit
  •   Step 3: Applicant Interviews

    The LMU-CVM hosts virtual multiple-mini interviews (MMI). Applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified via email invitation.  Interview 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.

  •   Step 4: Decisions

    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.