Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine has a variety of student honors and awards¹.

President’s List

A OMS I or OMS II student whose term average places them in the top three percent of the class for that semester or an OMS-III student whose cumulative average places them in the top three percent of the class for that academic year. A letter of commendation is sent from the President to the student and the honor is recorded on the student’s official transcript.

Dean's List

An OMS-I or OMS-II student whose term average places them in the top 4 to 10 percent of the class for that semester or an OMS-III student whose cumulative average places them in the top 4 to 10 percent of the class for the academic year. A letter of commendation is sent from the Dean to the student and the honor is recorded on the student's official transcript.

Graduation with Honors

OMS-IV students with a cumulative average in the upper three percent of their class will receive a diploma inscribed with "highest honors." OMS-IV students in the next seven percent of their class will receive a diploma inscribed with "honors." These students will be recognized with special honor cords to be worn during graduation. The notation will be included on the student’s transcript.

Student Awards

The following represent a non-inclusive listing of awards and recognition's that may be presented to graduating students. The list is subject to additions and deletions.

Biomedical Scholarship Recognition

Awarded to the student, who in the opinion of the faculty, demonstrated the greatest dedication to scholarly activity, academic achievement, promotion of research and scientific methods, and the advancement of medical knowledge during their career as a student at LUCOM.

Clinical Service Award

Presented to the student judged to be outstanding in clinical service by a vote of the clinical faculty based on evaluations, performance on boards and end of-rotation examinations and comments from preceptors and faculty.

Dean's Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence

Presented for the demonstration of excellence to the student graduating with the highest overall combined scholastic and clinical achievement.

Student Service Leadership Award

Awarded to that member of the graduating class who, by personal and professional conduct, by contributions to student affairs and to the general program of LUCOM, has been deemed worthy of special citation.

Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award

Presented to the spouse or significant other of a COM student who demonstrated the support needed by a medical student as well as leadership and service to advance the profession typified by the advocates and supporters of the profession.

Ambassador Awards

Presented to students who completed all four stages of the Ambassador Program in recognition of their leadership, representation, and commitment to LUCOM’s mission to develop osteopathic professionals who have a commitment to serve one’s fellow man.

General Awards and Recognition Ceremony

LUCOM annually recognizes service and scholarship amongst students, faculty, and staff. Some of the awards/recognitions will be to student organizations for achievement in community service, professional service, and professional development. Students may be recognized for servant leadership, tutoring assistance, and more.

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9.2 Academic Standards