American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is a post baccalaureate academic institution dedicated to educating and conferring degrees upon graduating individuals having equipped them for successful careers as healthcare practitioners based on the theories, principles, and clinical applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

The College embraces the tenets of Western science and promote the integration of TCM into mainstream biomedicine. College's clinics provide the community with affordable healthcare services while developing student skills and broadening the body of TCM research.

Team of teachers and other staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, patient care, and community service based on the finest skills, latest technologies, and the highest ethical standards of healthcare delivery.

ACAOM strengthens the role of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in providing complementary health care delivery in the United States. Teachers are dedicated to offering students a solid education in traditional Chinese medicine while at the same time providing knowledge of Western medicine to facilitate communication with patients and physicians.

Accreditation
American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is one of the best Oriental Medicine Schools in the country nowadays. American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree.

Admissions
In order to successfully apply to ACAOM, applicants must:  1) complete the application form and summit two identical passport size photographs; 2) submit official transcripts from all previously attended directly to ACAOM from colleges previouslyattended; 3) write an essay (topic listed on the application); 4) secure two letters of recommendation from current or previous employer; 5) provide a copy of valid personal identification; 6) enclose a non-refundable application fee of $50 payable to ACAOM by the application deadline.

Financial Aid
ACAOM participates in the Federal Student Financial Aid program, which will fund its students their entire cost of attendance including tuition, fees and living expenses through subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans.