Other Applicants
Transfer Applicants
If you are considering transferring from another acupuncture program, please email start@aimc.edu.
A preliminary unofficial evaluation of transfer credits can take up to a week to process. Official transfer credit evaluations are completed after an application is submitted, and all official transcripts are received. A $100 transfer evaluation fee applies.
Approximately 15% of AIMC students transferred from other acupuncture schools. Transfer students come for relocation, better class schedules, internship opportunities, or a different academic environment. We are happy to assist with the transition!
Non-Degree Seeking Applicants
Non-degree seekers include:
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C.A.B. tutorial program students
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Students currently enrolled in other acupuncture schools
Non-degree Application Requirements:
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Non-degree application form
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$100 non-refundable application fee
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Unofficial transcripts from your current or previous acupuncture degree program (electronic copies only).
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C.A.B. tutorial students must submit a letter from their program stating the required courses and equivalent AIMC courses. AIMC cannot evaluate course equivalencies for the C.A.B. tutorial program.
International Applicants
AIMC Berkeley welcomes international applicants into our diverse community. In addition to meeting regular admissions requirements, international students must:
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Complete a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA and degree title verification through one of the following agencies:
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Submit official TOEFL iBT results or a transcript showing at least 90 semester units from an English-language institution.
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Complete an I-20 Visa Application by submitting:
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Request for I-20 Form (or F-1 Transfer In Form for current F-1 students transferring to AIMC).
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Copy of a valid passport.
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Proof of financial support.
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Copies of current I-20, F-1 Visa, and EAD (if applicable).
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Step 1: Application Part 1
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Write a 500-word essay describing your journey toward Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, including your philosophy and goals as a healthcare professional.
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Complete Application for either the Master’s or Doctoral program.
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Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.
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Begin gathering required documents for Application Part 2.
Step 2: Application Part 2
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Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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Government-issued ID
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Official college transcripts sent directly from the institution via an electronic transcript service. AIMC does not accept student-submitted transcripts.
Use the following information to request your electronic transcript:
AIMC Admissions Department
start@aimc.edu | 510-224-3178If electronic transcripts are unavailable, contact Admissions for guidance on submitting paper transcripts.
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Two recommendation letters from professional, educational, or personal contacts. These letters should assess your academic ability, professionalism, compassion, maturity, and readiness for the Master’s or Doctoral program.
Step 3: Interview
Once all materials are received, Admissions will contact you to schedule an online interview. Online interviews are preferred, but phone interviews may be arranged if necessary.
For questions about your application status, email start@aimc.edu or call 510-224-3178.
Application Process
Applicants for the Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MAHM) program must have:
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A high school diploma or GED
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A minimum of 90 semester units (135 quarter units) of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Applicants for the Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM) program must have:
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A high school diploma or GED
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A minimum of 90 semester units (135 quarter units) of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good academic standing.
Master’s & Doctoral Degree Admissions Requirements
How to Apply
AIMC accepts applications on an ongoing basis, with three program start dates each year:
Fall (September), Spring (January), and Summer (May).
We recommend applying early to allow time for transcript review and financial aid processing. Once your application is complete, you will be invited for an admissions interview. Late applicants must submit all documents at least one week prior to the start of the trimester.
For any questions, please contact our Admissions Department
Step 1: Application Part 1
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Write a 500-word reflection paper on your clinical experience and how obtaining your doctorate will enhance your practice.
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Complete Application for the Doctoral Completion Track.
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Pay the $100 non-refundable application fee and submit the form.
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Begin gathering required documents for Application Part 2.
Step 2: Application Part 2
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Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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Government-issued ID
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Official transcripts sent directly via an electronic transcript service. AIMC does not accept student-submitted transcripts.
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Two recommendation letters assessing academic ability, professionalism, maturity, and readiness for the Doctoral Completion program.
Step 3: Interview
Once all materials are received, Admissions will contact you to schedule an online interview.
For questions about your application status, email start@aimc.edu or call 510-224-3178.
Application Process
Applicants for the Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Completion Track (DAHM Completion Track) must have:
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A Master’s degree equivalent to AIMC’s MAHM. Most California Acupuncture Board-approved programs grant degrees equivalent to AIMC’s MAHM.
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A high school diploma or GED (AIMC does not accept ability-to-benefit students).
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A minimum of 90 semester units (135 quarter units) of undergraduate coursework from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good academic standing.