Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – August 2025

CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its Aug. 28-29, 2025, meeting.

The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational quality. The following information is provided pursuant to 34 CFR §602.26:

D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Buffalo, New York)
Granted pre-accreditation status
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
Granted accreditation status with its next accreditation review in academic year 2034–35
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (Blacksburg, Virginia; Auburn, Alabama; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Monroe, Louisiana)
Granted accreditation status with its next accreditation review in academic year 2034–35

For more information on COCA accreditation, contact [email protected].