COE-Accreditation Site Visitors

Council on Education Site Visitor Application

If you are looking for a unique opportunity to “give back” to veterinary medicine while expanding your horizons and learning about something new, the Council on Education® (COE) may have your answer.

What is the Council on Education?

"The AVMA Council on Education® (AVMA COE®) accredits DVM or equivalent educational programs. The AVMA COE® assures that minimum standards in veterinary medical education are met by all AVMA-accredited colleges of veterinary medicine, and that students enrolled in those colleges receive an education which will prepare them for entry-level positions in the profession.

The AVMA COE® is recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation and pre-accreditation ("Provisional Accreditation") of programs leading to professional degrees (DVM or VMD) in veterinary medicine, including those offered via distance education."

Reference Source: https://www.avma.org/education/center-for-veterinary-accreditation/accreditation-veterinary-colleges

Applying to be a Council on Education site visitor

Site visitors conduct evaluations of veterinary medical education programs, working collaboratively in teams to assess each program’s compliance with the COE Standards of Accreditation.

The next application period will run from September 15, 2026, to January 15, 2027. We invite you to check back during that time for more information and application details.