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Accreditation

Accreditation

Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), operating under authority granted to it by the U.S. Department of Education, to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. This status confers all rights and privileges of accreditation. This also allows for a seven-year survey cycle of self-study and comprehensive on-site evaluation.

The address and phone number of the accrediting agency are:

Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditations
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL  60611
Phone: (312) 202-8097
Fax: (312) 202-8397


Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Liberty 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). Additional information is found here.


State Licensure/Certification

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) fulfills the educational requirement needed to apply for professional licensure nationwide and to include United States (U.S.) territories – Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Applicants are encouraged to visit the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to view the educational requirements of each U.S. state and territory to apply for licensure.

To view the licensure/certification requirements for your state, visit Liberty’s state licensure page.


Accreditation Complaints

To file an accreditation complaint directly through the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), review this PDF.

To file an accreditation complaint directly through Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), review this PDF.