TCMCH welcomes applications from non-U.S. citizens.  We suggest that you start the application process by March for admission in September.  In addition to the items needed for admission to the TCMCH program, the non-U.S. citizen who is not a permanent resident (holder of a green card) must also furnish with his/her application the following:

1. Original transcripts sent directly by the school to TCMCH as well as to a credential evaluation service (see information below).
2. Documented evidence of financial resources that will cover all educational and living costs without working for the entire four years of the program
3. A copy of your current I-94 visa, if you already have one
4. A copy of your foreign national passport including photo
5. An International Student Processing Fee (in addition to the normal Application Fee)

 

Once you have submitted this paperwork and are accepted into the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program, we will issue a Form I-20.  This is part of the documentation you must furnish to your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate for them to issue your F-1 student visa.  A student visa is issued once for the entire course of study.

Applicants who have completed college work in foreign countries must have their transcripts/documents evaluated in terms of United States accredited equivalency.  The translation and evaluation must clearly state hours and credits of study and that the education is equivalent to at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of U.S. college-level credit.  The service must also describe its qualification to translate the transcript.  The applicant must pay a fee to the agency for an evaluation report.  After receiving the evaluation report, the Admissions Committee will make a final determination regarding the acceptance of such education for admission to the program and for any acceptable transfer credit.  A proficiency examination may be required in any course for which equivalency credit is being given.  A list of agencies approved to give such reports is listed at: http://www.naces.org/.