The Application Process
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” – Lao Tzu
- Applicants should have read The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted Kaptchuk andBetween Heaven and Earth by Harriet Beinfeld & Efram Korngold. These texts are required reference resources for the essay. You will not be called for an interview until completing the application process.
- Start Dates and Application Fees
Application Requirements
A completed application consists of:
- Completed application form and fee payment: $75.00
- A recent passport size photo
- Essay (2-4 pages) – see prompt requirements below, under Application Instructions.
- Current resume or CV
- Copy of your driver’s license or birth certificate
- Two letters of recommendation sent directly to CCMU
- Certified transcripts sent to CCMU directly from all the schools previously attended (international applicants must have transcripts evaluated by International Consultants of Delaware)
- Demonstration of English proficiency, where required
- Certified credential evaluation, where required
No application will be processed until the required documents have been received. After all the above material is received, the admissions committee will review the application. Applicants who are considered eligible for entrance into the CCMU program will be notified to schedule an in-person interview.
Out of state applicants may be interviewed by telephone, but it is advised that they come for a visit to the school. Applicants will be notified by letter within 30 days after the interview of the schools’ decision.
Upon acceptance to the program, full-time applicants are required to submit a refundable tuition deposit of $300 for full-time or $175 for part-time within 30 days to secure their place in the incoming class. After CCMU receives the deposit, accepted applicants will receive any material pertaining to the upcoming class (schedule, required book list, date and times of orientation, etc.).
The schedule of classes for any given trimester is available at the Administration Office approximately 6 weeks before the first day of classes. After the schedule is out, an appointment must be made with the Registrar to register for courses.
Orientation is held at the school on Friday preceding the first week of classes. All incoming new students must attend Orientation.
Application Instructions
Instructions for Filling out the Application Online
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Complete an application using our secure online portal. Click Here to start your application!
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If you couldn’t finish the application at once, you can continue working on the application later.
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You will need to upload several required files:
1) A copy of Driver License, or Passport, or Birth Certificate
2) A 2-4 page essay on the nature of Qi, and/or Yin Yang, and/or Five Elements Theory – how have you been inspired to learn Acupuncture with the Colorado Chinese Medicine University? Tell us about your current relationship with East Asian Medicine (EAM) and your intentions to use this medicine in the community. Please format the essay and citations using the most recent APA style guide: https://apastyle.apa.org/ . The following texts must be referenced…
– “The Web That Has No Weaver” by Ted Kaptchuk, and
– “Between Heaven and Earth” by Harriet Beinfeld & Efram Korngold.3) A copy of TOEFL or IELTS Score regarding English proficiency (if necessary)
4) For interview consideration, applicants may upload unofficial copies of their transcript(s). Official transcripts are required, prior to any offer of admission.
5) For transfer credit considerations, applicants should upload a copy of transcript(s) and catalog (as necessary)
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Provide two email addresses for your references. References should email letters of recommendation to admissions@ccmu.edu .
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After filling out the application, continue to pay the application fee for final submission.
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Ensure official transcripts are ordered and mailed directly to the CCMU Admissions Office.
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Be prepared to attend the interview.
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For questions about the application or process please contact the CCMU Admissions Office at admissions@ccmu.edu or 303-329-6355 x21.
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Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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