Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles for SCUHS

Admissions
Application Requirements
Applicants for admission must provide:
• Completed application for admission. The online form is available and submitted through
www.scuhs.edu
• $50 application fee (non-refundable). Submit with the application form. Credit card payments are
accepted through the online application for admission. Or make a check or money order payable to SCU.
• Graduating high school transcript. Request from the high school to have it sent directly to SCU in a sealed
envelope, or arrange through parchment.com or studentclearinghouse.org
• AP Exam Scores (if applicable). Order from the College Board and have them sent directly to SCU.
• Official transcripts from each college and/or university previously attended, showing all course work
completed or in progress. Request from each college and/or university to have it sent directly to SCU in a
sealed envelope, or arrange through parchment.com or studentclearinghouse.org
• Personal statement of motivation, minimum of 300 words (include a personal history and indication of
why you are pursuing the acupuncture and Chinese medicine degree program, your understanding of
the field, and a summary of your academic background and strengths and how they have prepared you
for the acupuncture and Chinese medicine degree). Include in the online application and/or email
separately.
• Two letters of recommendation (these cannot be from a relative and it is preferable that at least one is
from a doctor of chiropractic, acupuncture/oriental medicine practitioner, college professor or other
health care practitioner). Letters should be mailed by each author directly to SCU.
• Scanned copy of applicant’s valid driver’s license or passport.
• Scanned copy of applicant’s Social Security Card.
Please have transcripts, letters of recommendation, and/or other print items mailed to:
SCU Office of Admissions
16200 Amber Valley Drive
Whittier, CA 90604
Scans and other electronic items may be emailed to an admissions advisor or to admissions@scuhs.edu
Applicants must also complete a successful admissions interview:
• A personal interview with a member of the Faculty Admissions Committee will be required of applicants
prior to final selection. This personal admissions interview will normally be scheduled on campus. Under
certain circumstances, an off-campus or telephone admissions interview may be arranged.
Applicants with prerequisites in progress must complete them prior to the starting date of classes and official
transcripts showing such course work must follow in a timely manner. Students who have not submitted final
transcripts prior to the start of the first day of classes will receive a provisional acceptance into the Doctor of
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Program. The student must have a completed admissions file within 30 days
of the start of the trimester. If the student does not have a complete admissions file by the 30 th day, the student
may be subject to Administrative Withdrawal from the program and will be responsible for any tuition due.
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