Visit WUC’s San Jose Campus
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 grad-admissions@wuc.edu for the next Whitewater University open house and orientation date.
Programs you can apply to at WUC
WUC offers two master’s degrees and one certificate program. 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
- Offered in separate English and Chinese tracks
Study length: 42 months
Option B
Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering (MSCSE)
For students with a bachelor’s degree
- You hold a baccalaureate degree or above
- 36 semester credits, offered in English only
- Thesis option available through the capstone course (CSE 590)
Study length: 14 months
Option C
Massage Therapy Certificate Program
For high-school graduates — no college degree required
- You hold a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED)
- Prepares you for CAMTC Certification as a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)
- Offered in English and Chinese cohorts
Study length: 520 clock hours, approx. 4 months
The California Acupuncture Board also recognizes a Board-approved tutorial program and equivalent foreign training as routes to the licensing exam; these are not WUC programs — see acupuncture.ca.gov.
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)
The MSAHM program is offered in separate English and Chinese tracks — we welcome prospective students of all backgrounds. The MSCSE program also runs its own open house events with the CSE Department.
RSVP
Email grad-admissions@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
grad-admissions@wuc.edu
TCM Medical Center
(408) 822-9355
tcmclinic@wuc.edu
San Francisco Bay Area · San Jose campus
Plan your education close to home.
Explore WUC from anywhere in the Bay Area. Our campus and teaching clinic are at 3150 Almaden Expressway, Suite 111, San Jose, CA 95118. Prospective students from the South Bay, East Bay, Peninsula and San Francisco can arrange a campus visit and discuss program requirements with Admissions.
Compare your program
Review curriculum, language requirements and tuition before choosing a degree or certificate.
Compare WUC programs →Plan your schedule
Ask about the next intake, current class timetable and required in-person learning before planning your commute. WUC distance-education courses are available only while students are physically in California.
Review admission requirements →Visit San Jose
Contact Admissions to arrange a visit and confirm office availability. Administration hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:00; weekends by appointment.
Arrange a campus visit →Plan your Bay Area commute around the actual timetable
WUC’s campus and teaching clinic are in San Jose. Applicants from the South Bay, East Bay, Peninsula and San Francisco can use a campus visit to discuss whether the required schedule fits their work and travel plans.
- Request the current timetable for in-person classes, online sessions, laboratories and clinical training.
- Check driving or transit routes to 3150 Almaden Expressway, Suite 111, San Jose, CA 95118 at the relevant times of day.
- Ask Admissions about parking, the building entrance and where to check in. Allow for peak traffic and transit connections.
- Include transport, living expenses and any prerequisites in your budget. Distance-education participation requires you to be physically in California.
Campus visit questions
How do I request a campus visit?
Email grad-admissions@wuc.edu or call (408) 913-9393 with your name, program of interest, language preference and a preferred date window. Wait for Admissions to confirm the visit date and check-in arrangements before traveling.
Can I visit at any time during office hours?
Administration hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00–18:00; weekends are by appointment. Office hours do not guarantee an available admissions tour. Please arrange your visit in advance.
Is a campus visit the same as admission or an open-house reservation?
No. Confirm whether you are arranging an individual visit or an open-house RSVP. A visit or admissions conversation does not establish formal admission. Ask Admissions about the current event dates and complete the published application process separately.
What can I see or discuss during my visit?
Ask in advance about classrooms, faculty conversations or teaching-clinic visits. Availability depends on the confirmed arrangement. Prepare questions about the language track, qualifications, timetable, itemized costs and next intake; past event activities are not guaranteed for each visit.