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Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

#2714 in US ranking Los Angeles, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What is the accreditation of Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Accreditation is particularly important at Yo San University because students may be pursuing a credential for a regulated profession. The accreditor identified in institutional records is the Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, now called the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, or ACAHM. Applicants should verify the university's current status and the status of their intended program in ACAHM's directory before enrolling.

ACAHM accredits acupuncture and herbal-medicine education; its review is distinct from a state board's decision about eligibility for a professional license. Accreditation can also matter for federal student-aid eligibility and the acceptance of prior coursework, but neither financial aid nor credit transfer is automatic. California applicants should separately check the California Acupuncture Board's current educational and examination requirements. Anyone planning to practice elsewhere should check that jurisdiction's rules, which may differ from California's.

What are the admission requirements at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Admission to Yo San University is a graduate or professional-program decision, not a conventional freshman admission process. Applicants should begin with the current requirements for their specific degree: prior college coursework, academic records, and any program-specific prerequisites determine whether they are eligible to apply.

An application may call for an institutional form, official transcripts, and materials that explain an applicant's preparation for clinical study. International applicants should check the university's current English-proficiency and transcript-evaluation rules. Applicants to a doctoral program should not assume that its entry requirements match those of a master's program.

High school GPA, SAT, and ACT comparisons are not useful substitutes for the published graduate admissions criteria. Before submitting an application, confirm the applicable prerequisite courses, minimum prior-credit requirement, document instructions, and deadline for the intended start term.

What are the application fees and waivers at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Applicants should check Yo San University's current application and admissions instructions for the fee attached to their intended program. An application charge is separate from tuition, an enrollment deposit, and any later clinical or administrative fees.

Anyone for whom the charge is a barrier should ask admissions about fee-waiver eligibility before paying or submitting the application. That timing matters because a waiver, if offered, may need to be applied during submission rather than refunded afterward. Applicants should also confirm whether domestic, international, master's, and doctoral applications follow the same fee policy.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Yo San University is not identified as operating an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. Applicants should not assume that attendance there includes an ROTC scholarship or a route to commissioning through a nearby university.

Cross-enrollment, where permitted, requires arrangements with an ROTC host and may depend on degree level, citizenship, age, course scheduling, and service requirements. A prospective student interested in that route should obtain confirmation from the relevant host program and Yo San University before treating it as part of an enrollment plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine?

At Yo San University, transferring primarily means asking how prior college or professional coursework applies to a graduate curriculum. Admission with previous study does not mean that every course will satisfy a degree requirement.

Applicants should submit official transcripts and request a written, course-by-course assessment. For specialized subjects, the reviewer may need syllabi, descriptions of clinical training, and evidence that the previous institution or program met applicable standards. The consequential questions are whether a course replaces a required subject, how many credits count toward the degree, and which clinical requirements must still be completed at Yo San University. This is different from the undergraduate transfer-credit process common at four-year colleges.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Students should not assume that Yo San University offers a semester-long exchange or that international travel is required for its degrees. Exposure to Chinese medical traditions does not, on its own, establish an approved study-abroad program.

If the university offers a current trip, overseas clinical experience, or partner activity, applicants should obtain the itinerary and academic terms in writing. In particular, they should ask whether participation earns degree credit or supervised clinical hours, how a placement is approved, and what costs and travel requirements apply. An independently arranged trip may have educational value without counting toward a professional program.

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data 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.