
The college is associated with the specialized accreditor historically named the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. That organization now uses the name Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, or ACAHM. Applicants should check ACAHM's current institutional listing and the status of their exact program before enrolling.
Accreditation is an external review of educational standards; it is not a professional license or a guarantee that another school will accept credits. For an intended practice state, students should separately check the state licensing board's education and examination requirements. Federal aid eligibility also depends on the institution, program, and student - not on the accreditor's name alone.
Admission is not described as open admission. Applicants should use the college's current instructions for their intended program, because a professional acupuncture program can have different entry requirements from a first-time undergraduate program.
Before applying, confirm the required application form, official transcripts, prior college coursework, prerequisite subjects, English-language requirements, and any interview or written statement. Also check whether the program sets a minimum GPA or particular course grades. Do not assume that SAT or ACT scores are relevant to a professional-level application, or that an optional item is required, without a current program-specific policy.
Applicants educated outside the United States should ask how the college evaluates international transcripts and what documentation it requires to establish English proficiency. The admissions office can also confirm the applicable start terms and submission deadlines.
Applicants should check the current application form for the fee that applies to their program and applicant category. A tuition or required-fees figure is not an application fee, and the amounts should not be treated interchangeably.
Anyone seeking a fee waiver should ask admissions whether one is offered, what documentation establishes eligibility, and whether approval must come before submitting or paying for an application. The same check is worthwhile for transfer and international applicants, whose application procedures may differ.
Prospective students should not assume that the college operates an Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC unit. Anyone intending to combine this program with ROTC needs to establish whether a host university permits cross-enrollment and whether both schools' schedules and eligibility rules allow it.
ROTC scholarships and participation are administered under branch-specific rules, and some paths carry a military service obligation. A student should obtain written confirmation from the relevant host ROTC unit and the college before planning a course of study around cross-enrollment.
Transfer applicants need two separate decisions: whether their previous study qualifies them for admission and which courses will count toward the chosen program. Admission alone does not establish that a particular anatomy, acupuncture, or clinical course will transfer.
Applicants should provide official transcripts from every prior college and ask for a written, program-specific credit evaluation before relying on an estimated completion date. Useful questions include whether the previous institution must hold particular accreditation, whether course syllabi are required, how recently science courses must have been completed, and how much clinical training must be taken through New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The admissions office should confirm transfer entry terms and any minimum credits that must be completed at the college.
Students interested in international study should first establish whether their specific program approves it for academic or clinical credit. Travel, observation, an exchange, and a supervised clinical placement are different experiences; one should not be assumed to satisfy the requirements of another.
Before paying for an outside opportunity, obtain written answers about academic approval, clinical supervision, insurance, travel requirements, and whether the experience counts toward graduation or licensure preparation. Financial aid eligibility may also differ between college-operated and third-party programs.
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.