Whitewater University open house and orientation
Prospective students — come visit the WUC campus, meet faculty, see the TCM clinic, and learn which path into acupuncture or CSE makes sense for your background. Email admin@wuc.edu for the next Whitewater University open house and orientation date.
Three pathways to practice acupuncture in California
The California Acupuncture Board (CAB) recognizes three routes to licensure. Pick the one that matches your prior education and timeline.
Option A
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MSAHM)
For students with a bachelor’s degree
- You hold a baccalaureate degree or above
- Get clinical experience from our WUC TCM Medical Center which offers FREE acupuncture & TCM treatments for Bay Area patients
- CAB-approved degree pathway
Study length: Avg 3 years
Option B
CAB Acupuncture License — Tutorial Program
For high-school graduates without a college degree
- You hold a high school diploma or above
- Work with a California licensed acupuncturist with 10+ years of experience
- Complete CAB-designated courses
- Non-degree adult continuing education
Study length: Avg 5 years
Option C
CAB Acupuncture License — Bridge Program
For TCM degree holders from other states / countries
- You hold a TCM or Oriental Medicine degree from another U.S. state or from overseas
- Complete CAB-designated courses to bridge to California licensure
- Fastest route if you already hold a TCM degree
Study length: Avg 1 year
What to expect at an open house
WUC open houses are typically 2-hour in-person events at the San Jose campus. Past events have included:
- Tour of the campus, classrooms, and the on-site TCM Medical Center
- Q&A with the President, Dean of TCM, and Department Chairs
- Walkthrough of the application and CAB licensure timeline
- Conversation with current students and recent graduates
- Demonstration of acupuncture and TCM diagnostic techniques (depending on event)
Classes at Whitewater are conducted in both English and Mandarin — we welcome prospective students of all backgrounds. The MSCSE program also runs its own open house events with the CSE Department.
RSVP
Email admin@wuc.edu with your name, the program you’re interested in, and a preferred date window. We’ll confirm the next open house date and add you to the RSVP list.
Talk to Us
Admission Office
(408) 913-9393
admin@wuc.edu
TCM Medical Center
(408) 822-9355
clinic@wuc.edu