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Requirements to Apply

All candidates considered for admission to Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine must meet the following requirements.

Minimum Academic Requirements

At least 46 semester or 62 quarter units from a regionally accredited college or university.
*If a student intends to practice in the state of New York, they require at least 60 semester units. Minimum overall 2.8 GPA, or higher in all coursework as calculated by VMCAS.

*Students not meeting this criteria, with a GPA of < 2.8, who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence in the last 2 years of study (most recent 40 semester hours) may be considered on a case by case basis.

GRE scores are not required and will not be considered. Instead, LMU-CVM requires the Casper Assessment.

Pre-Requisite Coursework

In order to fulfill the prerequisite the coursework must meet the following criteria:

  • Courses must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university
  • Courses must be completed with a grade of a "C-" or higher. Final grades for all prerequisite courses must be verified by LMU-CVM.
  • Courses for all science prerequisites must have been completed within the last 10 years of application. Science prerequisites include: Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Advanced Science Electives, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physics, and Anatomy and/or Physiology

In Progress or Planned Courses: Prerequisite courses can be "in progress" or "planned" at the time you submit your application, however official transcripts reflecting successful completion of those prerequisites must be submitted to LMU by the published deadlines.

Advanced Placement (AP) credits: AP credits will be accepted for pre-requisite courses if they appear on an official college transcript with the subject and number of credits received and are equivalent to the appropriate college-level coursework. A generic listing of "AP credit" or "transfer credit" without the specific subject and number of credits will not be accepted.

 

LMU-CVM Prerequisite Semester Units Quarter Units Description
Biology 8 12 General biology series; Lecture & lab
Genetics 3 4 Lecture; Animal Breeding/Reproduction courses must be approved on a case-by-case basis*
Biochemistry 3 4 Lecture
Advanced Science Electives 8 12 Lecture
Courses must be 300 level or higherExamples may include Anatomy, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, or Virology, depending on your school's course numbering.
Organic Chemistry 6 9 2-course sequential series of lecture & lab
General Chemistry 6 9 2-course sequential series of lecture & lab
Physics 3 4 Lecture (Algebra or calculus based acceptable)
Anatomy and/or Physiology 3 4 Lecture and Lab
English 3 4
Social Sciences 3 4 Potential courses include but are not limited to: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science or Sociology. Also included: Ethics, Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Social Responsibility, One Health, & Human-Animal Bond
Minimum 46 66

*To verify if an Animal Breeding/Reproduction course satisfies the Genetics prerequisite, send an email with the course description to VeterinaryAdmissions@LMUnet.edu.

 

LMU Supplemental Application

Applicants must complete the LMU-CVM Supplemental Application using LMU's online application site.

Casper

All applicants applying to the LMU-CVM are required to complete the Casper exam facilitated by Altus Assessments.

Casper is a 100-120 minute online, open-response situational judgment test. This online assessment measures different competencies and attributes that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program. The Casper exam will complement the other tools that we use for applicant review and evaluation. In implementing Casper, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.

Please note that Snapshot and Duet ARE NOT required by the LMU-CVM.

Casper Testing Dates for 2024-2025 Application Cycle

For all applicants who desire to begin classes in January with the Silver cohort, the Casper Assessment should be completed by June 30, 2024. 

  • May 2, 2024 | 8 pm EST
  • May 14, 2024 | 8 pm EST
  • May 30, 2024 | 6 pm and 8pm EST
  • June 11, 2024 | 6 pm and 8 pm EST
  • June 27, 2024 | 6 pm and 8 pm EST
  • July 9, 2024 | 6 pm and 8 pm EST
  • July 21, 2024 | 1 pm and 4 pm EST
  • July 31, 2024 | 6 pm and 8 pm EST
  • August 13, 2024 | 6 pm and 8 pm EST
  • August 27, 2024 | 6 pm and 8 pm EST
  • September 17, 2024 | 6 pm and 8 pm EST
     

Technical Standards & Essential Functions

The technical standards and essential functions established by the faculty require that all candidates possess the physical, cognitive, and behavioral abilities necessary to complete all required aspects of the curriculum and are, therefore, requirements for admission, promotion, and graduation. Although these technical standards and essential functions serve to delineate the necessary minimum physical and mental abilities of all candidates, they are not intended to deter any candidate for whom reasonable accommodation will allow completion of the D.V.M. curriculum. LMU-CVM does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will make reasonable academic accommodations to facilitate enrollment and participation of qualified individuals with disabilities so long as those accommodations do not 1) fundamentally alter the educational program, 2) pose a direct threat to the student, patients, or others, or 3) otherwise create an undue hardship on the LMU-CVM.

All candidates for admission will be considered without regard to their disability status. All candidates receiving a letter of acceptance to LMU-CVM will receive a copy of the Technical Standards & Essential Functions policy. Admission to LMU-CVM is conditioned upon a candidate's ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation and meet the technical standards. Candidates are required to acknowledge their understanding of the Technical Standards & Essential Functions policy and certify their ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation to meet the LMU-CVM technical standards. The Acknowledgement and Certification Form must be returned with the Acceptance of Admissions form and deposit.

Candidates must be able to meet the following technical standards and perform all of the following essential functions with or without accommodation: