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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Pacific College special?
What are your students like?
How long are your programs?
Where do I complete my clinical internship?
How much is the cost of tuition?
Is Financial Aid available?
What are PCOM’s entry requirements?
When do classes begin?
I work during the day. Do you offer classes at other
times?
When should I apply?
Am I able to transfer between the San Diego, Chicago
and New York campuses?
Do you provide housing?
Where are your campuses located?
How do I get started?
How Can I Reach You?
What makes Pacific College special?
• Pacific’s President and governing board members, with the exception of its public members, are all acupuncturists committed to the growth of the profession and the success of Pacific graduates. The College’s commitment to its students extends beyond graduation in the form of continuing education and alumni services.
• Pacific’s President, and Vice President of Academic Affairs, both hold graduate degrees in education. They bring expertise in curriculum development and teacher training.
• Pacific College sponsors the world famous Pacific Symposium. This annual four-day conference held in San Diego hosts some of the best known lecturers, researchers and authors in the field of Oriental medicine. Here students have the opportunity to meet the authors of their textbooks in person and establish a professional, collegial dialog.
• Pacific’s Master’s programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
• Founded in 1986, Pacific currently has more than 1,100 student attending our campuses in San Diego, New York and Chicago.
• In addition to an on-site clinical experience, Pacific students
also have the opportunity to treat diverse populations of patients with
rotations in local hospitals and clinics. These include: San
Diego Hospice, University
of California-San Diego (UCSD) Rimac Sports Training Facility, Pacific
Center of Health, AcuSport
Health Center, UCSD Free
Clinics Project-Geriatric Clinic at First Lutheran Church,
UCSD Free Clinics
Project-Pacific Beach United Methodist Church, St.
John’s Riverside Hospital, Initiative
for Women with Disabilities - Hospital for Joint Diseases, Grand
Meridian Clinic, Jamaica Hospital, The
Fortune Society, AidsCare/Wellness
Institute, Laboure Medical
Center/Lakeview Clinic, Evanston
Northwestern Hospital, St.
Joseph’s
Hospital and more.
• Pacific graduates have averaged the highest pass rates on the
National and California state exam for the last 14 years. Our alumni
have
gone on to be very successful in the field and are currently some of
the most popular teachers and practitioners in the U.S. today.
• In addition to being regularly featured in national news
media, Pacific has been awarded research grants from the National
Institutes of Health and received awards for its curriculum and clinical
training.
What are your students like?
Our students come from throughout the U.S. and abroad. From recent undergrads to experienced professionals, our students bring diverse educational and cultural backgrounds to Pacific. With an average age of 27-33, about two-thirds of Pacific’s 1,000+ students are women.
How long are your programs?
By offering day, evening, and weekend classes on a full- or part time basis, Pacific is able to offer flexible scheduling to accommodate those with other commitments. When attending fulltime, the Masters program in Acupuncture & Oriental medicine requires 3,428 hours and takes 3 years and 8 months to complete. Pacific’s Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine requires 1,395 hours/ 70.5 credits of study over five semesters. Programs in Asian Body Therapy take from one semester to 2 years to complete, depending on the program.
Where do I complete my clinical internship?
In addition to Pacific’s on-site community clinic, the College also maintains numerous partnerships with local hospitals and clinics in each of the cities it serves. These alliances provide Pacific interns with the opportunities to do clinical rotations in diverse integrative care settings. Visit our Clinical Training section for more information on each individual site.
How much is the cost of tuition?
Tuition varies for each campus due to differences in cost of living. Please
refer to the Tuition & Fees section
of this website or contact an Admissions
Counselor.
Is Financial Aid available?
Federal Financial aid is available to those in the Masters program who qualify. Please visit our Financial Aid or call the financial aid department at (800) 729-0941 for more information.
When do classes begin?
We operate year-round on a semester basis, beginning the first week in September, January and May.
What are PCOM’s entry requirements?
For Pacific's Masters programs, students will
need at least 60 units from an accredited, degree-granting college or
university. For admittance into Pacific's Doctoral
or Body Therapy programs, or for
more information on suggested coursework and the transfer of classes,
please contact see the Admissions Entry Requirements.
I work during the day. Do you offer classes
at other times?
Yes, we offer evening and weekend classes. Please check our most current
Class Schedule for details.
When should I apply?
We suggest you begin the application process 3-6 months prior to your preferred start date. However, under special circumstances we are able to process applications closer to the start of each semester.
Am I able to transfer between the San
Diego, Chicago and New York campuses?
For Pacific's Master's programs, yes.
Do you provide housing?
While Pacific does not provide student housing, it can refer you to several apartment complexes near the San Diego campus. Our staff can provide more information on these units or refer you to resources that can help you find a home. For more information, email: Properties@PacificCollege.edu or call (800) 729-0941.
Where are your campuses located?
Acceptance to Pacific allows students to study in some of the most attractive cities in the country – beautiful San Diego, exciting New York, or welcoming Chicago. Each of Pacific’s three campuses is conveniently located and accessible by both automobile and public transportation. For more information on each campus and city, visit our Campuses section of this website.
How do I get started?
• View the Admissions information for prospective students. It is a wonderful
tool to help answer your questions.
• Contact our Admissions Office to answer any additional questions you may have.
• Attend our next Open
House.
• Schedule a visit to take a tour of our campus, sit in on a class,
talk to students and receive a complimentary acupuncture treatment in
our community clinic.
• Take a tour of Pacific’s off-site
internship facilities.
• Mail us your completed application with a personal essay, two
letters of recommendation, official transcript(s), proof of immunization (NY), two
photos, and $50 application fee.
(International
students require further documentation. Please speak with an Admissions
counselor for details.)
How Can I Reach You?
San Diego Campus:
7445 Mission Valley Rd. #105
San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 729-0941
New York Campus:
915 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10010
(800) 729-3468
Chicago Campus:
3646 N. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60613
(888) 729-4811
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