With a tremendous foundation in the liberal arts, LMU’s undergraduate offerings cover a wide base of interests and professions including arts, social sciences, science, media studies, business, education, nursing, medical laboratory science and veterinary health science. The Caylor School of Nursing is one of the largest and most regarded nursing programs in the state with multiple undergraduate pathways to become a registered nurse and a full slate of advanced practice degree options including the Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice. For students with a profession in mind, LMU’s Guaranteed Professional Admission (GPA) program create direct pathways to advanced study. LMU is home to the LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine, LMU-School of Medical Science, LMU- Duncan School of Law and the LMU-College of Dental Medicine. GPA program students receive preferential applicant status to LMU professional schools provided they meet application standards. The benefits range from automatic interviews to early admittance. LMU undergrads also have opportunities to participate in research and professional development opportunities alongside professional students and faculty. LMU offers students a wealth of social and cultural opportunities beyond its academic offerings. Students can join more than 30 activities or clubs on campus, including sororities and fraternities, professional and religious clubs, honor societies, student government organizations, and special interest and performing arts groups. The University is home to a variety of student housing, including traditional residence halls and newer apartment style housing. Competing in 25 intercollegiate sports, LMU is a member of the NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference. Over the last five years, LMU has invested heavily in athletic facilities, building a lacrosse facility and moving its baseball and softball fields from the center of campus to the new Valley of Sports. In addition to season-extending turf fields, the new facilities include updated clubhouses with home and visitor locker rooms, team meeting space, coaches’ offices, athletic training facilities and player lounges. Also located in the Valley of Sports is a new Art Brill Indoor Tennis Facility featuring six courts and the LMU Golf Complex with a driving range, putting green and three practice holes. The newest addition to the Valley of Sports is the Jerry Burnette basketball practice facility. As an independent, private, liberal arts learning community, LMU provides millions of dollars of financial aid to its students each year. Additionally, generous alumni and friends provide the University with the means to distribute nearly $1,000,000 in donor-funded scholarships every year. At LMU you’ll find high quality education, innovative programs, a vibrant campus community and generous financial support nestled in the heart of the Cumberland Gap on a campus that is both picturesque and historic. If you are ready to find your career path, contact us! Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com /LincolnMemorialUniversity/ Follow us on Twitter @LMUTweets. Visit www.LMUnet.edu. Tennessee College Guide | 2024-2025 45 Four Year Institutions
