Lincoln Memorial University–Orange Park College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-OPCVM) is proud to announce that the program has been granted Provisional Accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE). The AVMA-COE is the recognized accrediting body for veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada.
Provisional Accreditation is a significant milestone in the development of a new veterinary college. This designation is awarded to programs that have enrolled students and demonstrated substantial compliance with the AVMA-COE's rigorous accreditation standards. It reflects the Council's confidence that the College is providing a quality veterinary medical education while continuing its progression toward Full Accreditation.
As part of the accreditation process, LMU-OPCVM will continue to undergo comprehensive evaluations by the AVMA-COE to ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards. These evaluations include scheduled comprehensive site visits and, when appropriate, interim, or focused visits throughout the development of the program.
The College will be eligible for consideration for Full Accreditation following the graduation of its inaugural class, at which time the AVMA-COE will evaluate the program's continued compliance with all accreditation standards.
This achievement represents an important step in the continued growth of LMU-OPCVM and reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, students, University leadership, and the many supporters who have helped bring the College's vision to life.
The full process can be viewed on the AVMA COE website here.
Lincoln Memorial University’s off-campus instructional site in Orange Park, Florida, is located at: 335 Crossing Blvd, Orange Park,FL 32073. This site is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684.
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).
