
Historical records identify the college's accreditor as the Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, now named the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM). A historical accreditation listing does not, by itself, verify the institution's or any particular program's status in October 2026.
Students should check ACAHM's current directory for the exact institution and program, including any status dates, and check California's authorization records separately. Accreditation, state authorization, and eligibility for an acupuncture license are different questions. Accreditation can affect access to federal financial aid, but it does not guarantee that another school will accept credits or that a graduate will qualify for licensure in every state.
Admission to a professional acupuncture program should not be treated like first-year undergraduate admission. Historical enrollment information indicates that AIMC Berkeley did not have an open-admission policy; applicants would need to meet the requirements of the specific credential they sought.
Before preparing an application, obtain the applicable admissions policy and confirm prerequisite college education, required transcripts, any interview or statement, English-language requirements where relevant, and deadlines. Do not assume SAT or ACT scores, a high school GPA, or undergraduate application conventions apply to a graduate-level program. First confirm that the college is currently accepting applications.
Applicants should verify an application fee directly in the current admissions materials before paying it. A historical tuition or fee schedule cannot establish what an application costs in October 2026.
If an application is available, ask whether fees differ by credential or applicant category and whether a waiver can be approved before submission. An application fee is separate from tuition, a seat deposit, and charges for clinical supplies or licensing examinations.
AIMC Berkeley's historical profile does not establish an Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC unit at the college or a cross-enrollment arrangement. Students should not assume that attendance at a Berkeley institution makes them eligible to join another school's ROTC program.
Anyone considering that route would need confirmation from the host ROTC unit and the acupuncture program about enrollment eligibility, scheduling, scholarships, and any resulting military service obligation.
Transfer into a specialized acupuncture curriculum requires a program-specific credit review. Prior coursework may be academically useful without satisfying a particular acupuncture, herbal medicine, or supervised-clinic requirement.
Before enrolling, request a written evaluation based on official transcripts and course descriptions. Ask which credits apply to the intended credential, how many clinical hours must be completed through the receiving program, and whether its degree would meet the licensing requirements of the state where you plan to work. Historical records do not establish a current transfer-admission cycle.
AIMC Berkeley's historical institutional information does not establish a current semester exchange or faculty-led study-abroad program. International exposure, if offered through a professional acupuncture curriculum, should not be assumed to substitute for required supervised clinical work.
For any proposed overseas course or placement, obtain written approval explaining how credits and clinical hours would count toward graduation and licensing. Students using financial aid would also need confirmation that the particular activity qualifies under their aid arrangements.
Open admission policy
NoDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.