I have attended some college or completed a baccalaureate degree. Can I apply to the EVEP? No, the EVEP is for first-time college freshmen exclusively. Only AP or dual enrollment credits will be considered. Interested applicants with some college credit are encouraged to investigate the Veterinary Health Science program at LMU. The VHS program does not offer guaranteed admission to the professional program at LMU-CVM, but it does accept transfer students. The VHS program students may participate in some of the SIE internships on a case-by-case basis.
Interested applicants who have completed the prerequisites for the DVM program are welcome to apply to the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine professional (DVM) program.
Will I only study equine medicine in the EVEP? The EVEP includes four (4) years in the fully-accredited professional (DVM) program at LMU-CVM. All veterinary students are required by the accrediting body, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), to study large and small animal healthcare. In the clinical fourth year, students with the desire to specialize in equine medicine will have the opportunity to select equine clinics for their rotations. See the professional program's curriculum information for more details.
Does Lincoln Memorial University have an equestrian or rodeo team? No. Please see the main LMU website for information about LMU Athletics. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider the EVEP's rigorous course load and standards of academic excellence when pursuing competitive athletics involvement.
Can I bring my horse with me? Lincoln Memorial University does not provide recreational equine facilities. If a student wishes to board their horse in the area, it is the student's responsibility to seek out and secure those arrangements. Stall boarding in the immediate area is limited, but there are more options within a 1-hour radius. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider the EVEP's rigorous course load, standards of academic excellence, and mandatory summer internships when deciding whether to bring a horse to school.