Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine

What is the accreditation of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

The accreditor associated with Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine is the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), formerly known as the Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Applicants should confirm the college's current status and the status of the specific program they intend to enter in ACAHM's institutional directory before enrolling.

Accreditation is an external review of an institution or program against an accreditor's standards; it is not a promise of admission to another school, federal aid, or a professional license. Institutional accreditation and approval of a particular acupuncture or herbal medicine program should be checked separately. Florida licensure also has its own requirements, so students should compare the program's curriculum and clinical hours with the current rules of the Florida Board of Acupuncture - or the licensing board in the state where they plan to practice.

What are the admission requirements at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

Admission to Dragon Rises should be approached as an application to a specialized graduate professional program, rather than as first-year undergraduate admission. The college does not have an open-admission policy, and applicants should expect their prior college education to be reviewed.

Before applying, obtain the current admissions checklist for the exact program and entry term. In particular, confirm the required prior degree or college credits, prerequisite courses, official transcripts, any interview or written statement, and any English-language proficiency requirements that apply to international applicants. SAT and ACT scores should not be assumed to play the same role they do in undergraduate admissions. Applicants also need to confirm the current deadline and whether the college is enrolling a new cohort.

What are the application fees and waivers at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

Applicants should confirm Dragon Rises' current application charge directly on the program's application form before paying it. An application fee is distinct from an enrollment deposit, tuition, or charges for transcripts and background checks.

If the cost of applying is a barrier, ask the admissions office whether it offers a waiver, who qualifies, and whether approval must be obtained before submitting an application. Do not assume that a waiver offered by another college or application service also applies here.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

Dragon Rises is not identified as operating an Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC unit on its own campus. Students should not assume that enrollment at the college qualifies them to cross-enroll in a nearby university's detachment.

ROTC participation depends on the host program's rules, the student's degree and enrollment status, and any formal cross-enrollment arrangement. Someone seeking a commission should obtain eligibility guidance from the relevant ROTC host before making Dragon Rises part of an education or service plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

Applicants with previous college coursework should distinguish admission to Dragon Rises from acceptance of particular courses toward its curriculum. A transcript may help establish eligibility without reducing the number of professional courses or clinical hours required.

Request a written, course-by-course evaluation before relying on transfer credit in a graduation timeline. Supply official transcripts and, where requested, course descriptions or syllabi. Ask specifically whether prior acupuncture coursework, biomedical science courses, and clinical hours can be applied; what minimum grade is required; and how much of the program must be completed at Dragon Rises. Credit earned through dual enrollment should likewise be evaluated against graduate-program requirements rather than assumed to transfer automatically.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine?

Students should not build a Dragon Rises degree plan around an assumed semester-abroad or international clinical placement. Acupuncture training includes sequenced coursework and supervised practice, making advance academic approval especially important for study completed elsewhere.

Before committing to an outside program, obtain written answers about whether its courses or clinical hours would count, who would supervise clinical work, and whether participation could affect the expected completion date. Financial aid eligibility for outside study requires a separate review by the school's financial aid administrator.