Accreditation and State Authorization

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).

Please click on one of the links below to go to the listed websites:

General Institutional Links

• NCES - National Center for Education Statistics
• SACSCOC - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Individual Program Accreditation Links:

• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
• Accrediting Council for Business Schools & Programs
• American Osteopathic Association-Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
• American Veterinary Medical Association-Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
• American Veterinary Medical Association-Council on Education
• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
• Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
• Council on Social Work Education
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
• American Bar Association- Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
• Commission on Dental Accreditation

State Licensing Agencies:

• Kentucky Board of Nursing
• Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
• Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
• State of Tennessee Department of Education
• Tennessee Board of Law Examiners
• Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Tennessee Higher Education Commission
• Florida Department of Education
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Miscellaneous Documents: