DVM:
A veterinary student who has fulfilled all the academic requirements may be granted the degree Doctor of Veterinary Medicine provided the student:
- Has complied with all the curricular requirements of LMU-CVM;
- Has successfully completed all coursework requirements in no more than six academic years;
- Attends, in person, the ceremony at which time the degree is conferred (this requirement may be waived by the Dean for extenuating circumstances);
- Has demonstrated the ethical, personal, and professional qualities deemed necessary for the successful and continued study and practice of veterinary medicine;
- Has fulfilled all legal and financial obligations to LMU and LMU-CVM.
A student who has not fulfilled all requirements, including completion of all curricular requirements/credits will not be able to participate in commencement exercises.
VMT:
Graduation requirements for the Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Medical Technology include all general studies requirements of the University (as listed in the Lincoln Memorial University Undergraduate Catalog), as well as all Academic Requirements of the Veterinary Medical Technology Program, with an intense concentration of professional Veterinary Medical Technology courses and clinical practicums. All students must accurately document completion of all AVMA CVTEA tasks and skills using Medtrics. Failure to accurately document completion of all AVMA CVTEA tasks and skills may result in earning a grade of Incomplete (I) for the course.
MS VBMS:
A minimum of 30 (MS VBMS) credit hours graduate coursework and satisfactory completion of all core courses is required for graduation with the Master of Science degree. The student must complete the degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 or greater to be awarded the degree unless otherwise required to be higher. The student bears ultimate responsibility for effective planning, progression, and completion of all requirements for the chosen degree. The student should review their academic progress on MyLMU by accessing WebAdvisor for Students, Academic Planning, and then Program Evaluation to access their academic evaluation. This document also represents the Intent to Graduate form which is signed and submitted to the Registrar's Office by the specified due date for participation in the commencement ceremony and conferring of degree.
Students are also required to complete all program and University assessments and surveys.
PhD VBMS:
A minimum of 96 credit hours of graduate coursework, passing the comprehensive exam, successful defense of the dissertation proposal, successful defense of the dissertation, successful submission of the defended dissertation to the university, completing all degree course requirements with a > 3.00 overall GPA, and completion of all university and program requirements. The student bears the ultimate responsibility for effective planning, progression, and completion of all requirements for the chosen degree. The student should review their academic progress on MyLMU by accessing WebAdvisor for students, then Academic Planning, then Program Evaluation to access their academic evaluation. This document also represents the Intent to Graduate form, which is signed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the specified due date for participation in the commencement ceremony and conferring of degree.
MVCC:
A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate coursework and satisfactory completion of all core courses is required for graduation with the Master of Veterinary Clinical Care degree. The student must complete the degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 or greater to be awarded the degree, unless otherwise required to be higher. The student bears the ultimate responsibility for effective planning, progression, and completion of all requirements for the chosen degree. The student should review their academic progress on MyLMU by accessing WebAdvisor for students, then Academic Planning, then Program Evaluation to access their academic evaluation. This document also represents the Intent to Graduate form, which is signed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the specified due date for participation in the commencement ceremony and conferring of degree.
MVEd:
A minimum of 32 credit hours of graduate coursework and satisfactory completion of all core courses is required for graduation with the Master of Veterinary Education degree. The student must complete the degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 or greater to be awarded the degree, unless otherwise required to be higher. The student bears the ultimate responsibility for effective planning, progression, and completion of all requirements for the chosen degree. The student should review their academic progress on MyLMU by accessing WebAdvisor for students, then Academic Planning, then Program Evaluation to access their academic evaluation. This document also represents the Intent to Graduate form, which is signed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the specified due date for participation in the commencement ceremony and conferring of degree.
CVEd:
A minimum of 14 credit hours of graduate coursework and satisfactory completion of all core courses is required for the Certificate of Veterinary Education graduate certification. The student must complete the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 or greater to be awarded the certificate, unless otherwise required to be higher. The student bears the ultimate responsibility for effective planning, progression, and completion of all requirements for the chosen certificate. The student should review their academic progress on MyLMU by accessing WebAdvisor for students, then Academic Planning, then Program Evaluation to access their academic evaluation. This document also represents the Intent to Graduate form, which is signed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the specified due date for the conferring of the certification.