LMU-CDM Admissions

The Lincoln Memorial University, College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Admissions and Student Services, located on the 1st Floor, is responsible for admissions, recruitment, retention, securing financial services, student records, tracking outcomes data, providing academic support, and counseling dental hygiene and dental students. In addition, the Office is a center of campus life and oversees all student activities, student government functions, student clubs, the student ambassador program, and all other non-academic student-life issues. The Office is committed to creating an environment that is conducive to learning so that all LMU-CDM students fully reach their academic and personal potential. The Office works closely with various College and University committees to create an environment that facilitates student learning. The Office has an open-door policy, and students are welcome to come in at any time, although appointments are recommended.

The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Office of Student Services will provide students with information on parking, campus events, and security, etc., in cooperation with the LMU-CDM.

Documentation of Immunizations, Immunity, and Physical Health

Matriculating students are required to set up an account with an LMU-CDM contracted vendor who monitors, approves, and manages all required health forms and substantiating documentation. Applicants accepted for admission are required to submit a medical history, physical examination, PPD testing, and proof of immunity forms that have been completed, reviewed, and signed by a licensed health care provider (DO, MD, PA-C, FNP) prior to matriculation. Students without the required immunizations and proof of immunity will not be permitted to actively participate in patient care activities until the requirements have been completed and authorized by an LMU-CDM healthcare provider. Students must also provide proof of health insurance or purchase the mandatory required health insurance.

Yearly Requirements

Students are required to submit proof of health insurance, and complete a urine drug screen, influenza vaccine, and PPD test yearly. Students must complete these requirements by April of each academic year or otherwise directed by the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students.

Documents that must be completed prior to matriculation include:

• LMU-CDM Prematriculation Medical History completed and signed by the student and reviewed/signed by a healthcare provider
• LMU-CDM Prematriculation Physical Exam form, completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider (DO, MD, PA-C, FNP)
• LMU-CDM Record of Immunity form, completed and signed by the licensed healthcare professional (Prematriculation Provider)
• Substantiating documentation (copies of laboratory results, immunization records, chart records of immunizations, PPD testing form or CXR report, etc.) must accompany the Record of Immunity Form for the student’s folder to be considered complete
• Records Release Form signed by student authorizing LMU-CDM to release health-related information to affiliated training sites where the student will be rotating
• A signed photo release form
• A signed technical standards acknowledgement
• Background check

It is expected that this documentation will be provided by the matriculating student to the Admissions Office, along with other required admissions documents, by May 15 of the matriculating year, unless extenuating circumstances exist. Any student not making a good faith effort to complete their immunization record by this time will not be permitted to register.

During the second semester of the first, second, and third year, students must provide an updated PPD and urine drug screen as a CDM requirement. Any student not providing evidence of updated PPD and urine drug screen by April 15 will not be authorized to participate in any dental or dental hygiene preclinic or clinic setting until completed. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student. A positive drug test will result in a referral to the SPC.

Immunizations required prior to matriculation

Immunization required prior to starting clinical patient:

Note: Though proof of Hepatitis B immunity is not required until the start of rotations, if you have completed the Hepatitis B vaccination series, it is advisable to provide proof of immunity prior to matriculation. If students choose to not be vaccinated for Hepatitis B or from vaccinations for religious purposes, then the Hepatitis B Information form or Religious Exemption from Vaccinations must be filled out and submitted to the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students.