Institutional Accreditation
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).
Professional College Accreditation
LMU-CDM is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and has been granted the accreditation status of Initial Accreditation (2022). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: https://coda.ada.org.ed.
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by CODA and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: https://coda.ada.org/.
CODA Third Party Comment Process
The United States Department of Education (USDE) procedures require accrediting agencies including the dental accrediting body, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), to provide an opportunity for third-party comment, either in writing or at a public hearing with respect to programs scheduled for review. All comments must relate to accreditation standards for the discipline and required accreditation policies. To comply with the Department’s requirement regarding the use of third-party comment on the program’s qualifications for accreditation or initial accreditation, the following procedures have been developed.
Students wishing to file a complaint related to the accreditation standards and procedures must submit a written signed complaint to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) using this link https://coda.ada.org/policies-and-guidelines/file-a-complaint. The complaint should outline specific policy, procedure or standard in question and provide rationale and documentation to support the claim of non-compliance.
· CODA Contact Information
Commission on Dental Accreditation
401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60611 https://coda.ada.org
1-312-440-4653