AIMC, Berkeley accepts applications on an ongoing basis. There are three start dates each year for our programs: Fall (September), Spring (January), Summer (May).

You will find application dates, admissions requirements, and an outline of the application process below. While priority is placed on students who apply early, any degree-seeking student can apply up until a week before the trimester begins. Late applicants must have all documents submitted one week prior to the start of the trimester. Non-degree seekers, transfer students, and international students should follow the steps outlined below.

We recommend applying early to allow time for Admissions to review your transcripts and to give yourself plenty of time to qualify for financial aid. Once your application is complete, you will also be invited for an admissions interview.

Any questions, please contact our Admissions Department, admissionsinfo@aimc.edu.

Application Dates

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for Master’s program must have:

• High school diploma or GED. AIMC Berkeley does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB)
• The minimum education requirements of 60-semester units (equivalent to 90 quarter units) of undergraduate work from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. If you are considering a doctorate, please see the requirements below.

Applicants for Dual Degree and Doctoral Completion programs must have:

• High school diploma or GED. AIMC Berkeley does not accept ability-to-benefit (ATB)
• The minimum education requirements of 90-semester units (equivalent to 135 quarter units) of undergraduate work from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

TRANSFER APPLICANTS

Approximately 15% of current AIMC Berkeley students are transfer students. Transfer students come to us for a variety of reasons. They may be relocating or want to change schools. What they share is a passion for acupuncture and integrative medicine and a determination to succeed. Please call the Admissions department (510)-224-3178 today if you are considering coming to us from another program. We can give you a preliminary evaluation of where you are with your acupuncture education and what transferring into our program might look like for you. We’re happy to help you make the transition as easy as possible!

Priority Transfer Application Date:

Summer 2020: Part 1 and Part 2 Application submitted by June 30, 2020

A transfer student may apply past the Priority Date as long as they have all the application materials in before the start of the trimester. Official transfer credit evaluations are provided once a student applies. The transfer evaluation fee is $100.

NON-DEGREE SEEKING APPLICANTS

Non-degree seekers are students from the C.A.B. tutorial program or are enrolled at other acupuncture schools. Non-matriculating students are limited to taking up to 12 units as non-degree seekers at AIMC before being required to apply for transfer into our program. No exceptions. AIMC reserves the right to refuse admission to any non-degree seeker. Non-degree seekers are subject to a higher rate per credit hour than matriculating students, which can change at any time. Pre-requisites will be evaluated only after the application is complete. No exceptions. Application and registration must be completed in full by the late application deadline. No exceptions.

Non-degree application checklist:

• Part 1 of MSOM application online
• Non-degree seeker application
• $100 application fee (non-waivable/non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts from your current or previous acupuncture degree program. We only accept electronic transcripts.
• Letter from C.A.B. tutorial program stating classes needed and their equivalent course. AIMC can not evaluate course equivalencies for the C.A.B. tutorial program
• Look up and verify course requirements and pre-requisites via the student catalog
• Check the class schedule to find your courses
• Once accepted, registration for classes by the application and registration deadlines for non-degree students: Fall 2020: June 30, 2020, Spring 2021: November 1, 2020

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

AIMC Berkeley welcomes all international applicants to our diverse community of student healers. To apply to the program, international applicants must complete all of the regular entry admissions requirements.

• Additional requirements for International Applicants only:
• International credential evaluation: World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Records Evaluation Service (www.eres.com)
• Make sure to request the cumulative GPA with the evaluation report as this is required for application.
• Documentation of English language proficiency (transcript from English language college or TOEFL results, we highly encourage electronic transcript submissions.)
• Application for I-20 Visa
• Please review the Application Procedure for International Applicants.