Admission Requirements
The Governing Board of the East West College of Natural Medicine has established the admissions policies, requirements, and procedures. Our admission policies are aligned with the goals and purpose of the College. They are subject to constant review, evaluation, and redesign as the demands of the field of Oriental Medicine evolve. The admissions policy of this college is to remain in keeping with Federal laws, the laws of the State of Florida, and national Oriental Medical education standards. Admission requirements include both General and Essential Standards.

General Requirements for Admission

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must hold a valid high school diploma
• Have at least two years of undergraduate study from an accredited college or university; and have earned a 2.0 (“C”) grade point average. (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of courses with a “C” or higher grade)
• At least 19 (28 quarter hours) of those 60 credits must be taken in the four general education and liberal arts areas listed below with a minimum of at least 3.0 credits in each of the respective areas:
•                 Humanities/Fine Arts
•                 Social Behavioral Sciences
•                 English/Communications
•                 Science/Mathematics

Essential Standards Requirement: For Admission, Progression and Graduation
A candidate for admission must be able to demonstrate acceptable levels of independence, cognitive skills and physical aptitude to be able to perform successfully at the College and in the Oriental Medical profession. These areas of proficiency include, but are not limited to observation skills, motor skills, communication skills, analytical skills, and emotional maturity. All Essential requirements are considered minimal standards for admission, progression and graduation from the College.

Technology: Candidates must demonstrate computer literacy and be capable of adapting to new trends in technology that may be needed for success in the program.

Observation: The functional use of vision, touch and olfactory senses are necessary for the candidate to be able to accurately observe a patient. Observation skills must be proficient to perform at a distance and close at hand.

Motor: The candidate must possess adequate mobility, strength and equilibrium to safely practice and treat patients. Coordination of both fine and gross motor skills is required to accurately diagnosis patients and to safely administer many clinical techniques. Proficiency will be determined by the candidate’s ability to efficiently and correctly execute patient care including, but not limited to palpation, auscultation, CPR, applying pressure to bleeding, effortless insertion and extraction
of needles, and assisting patients on and off of the exam table when required.

Communication: In the diagnosis and treatment of patients it is necessary to elicit and relay information accurately. A candidate must be able to speak, hear, read and write effectively in order to efficiently diagnose and communicate with patients and other health professionals.

Analytical: Critical thinking and problem solving is required in the treatment of patients. Candidates must be able to absorb and retain information, while integrating it in a meaningful and logical manner.

Behavioral and Professional Attributes: A candidate must possess the vigorous level of emotional health required to maintain and develop mature relationships with their peers, patients and faculty. Candidates must be flexible, adaptive and able to manage stress, while functioning under uncertain and often fast paced clinical conditions. Compassion, interest and motivation are personal traits that are considered essential throughout enrollment at the College.

Admission Procedures

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Application

• Completion of the application including a recent passport photo of the applicant, and the personal autobiography of the student.
• Payment of the non-refundable $100.00 application fee. Transfer, Re-entry and Foreign students must also pay an additional $150.00 transcript evaluation Fee.
• Two letters of reference from current or past employers, teachers or other persons qualified to describe your ability to study successfully at the Masters level. No copies, outdated letters or letters sent to other schools will be accepted. Letters should be addressed to the East West College of natural Medicine.
• Complete, official transcripts mailed directly to the College from all colleges previously attended.
• Copy of a current driver’s license or birth certificate as proof of identification.

Personal Interviews: Prospective students must participate in an interview with the Administrative Department and a second interview with the Academic Department. Out-of-state prospective students may conduct these interviews by phone.

Acceptance: The completed application package, relevant transcripts, academic record, and interviews will be reviewed by the EWCNM Admissions Committee to determine final eligibility and acceptance. These items must be received two weeks prior to the start of classes. A prospective student may be accepted for admission to the program anytime prior to the first day of class. All students will receive a written letter of acceptance from the College.

Official Enrollment in the College: Upon receipt of the acceptance letter, all prospective students wishing to enroll are required to sign the enclosed enrollment form and return it with a $250 non-refundable deposit. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to the first term tuition and guarantees the student placement in the class. It is the student’s responsibility to respond if they intend to enroll.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
The East West College of Natural Medicine does not engage in discrimination against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, procedures and practices. This includes but is not limited to admissions, financial aid, educational services, programs and activities.

Veterans
East West College of Natural Medicine is approved by the state of Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs to offer education training to eligible veteran's under the G.I. bill. For information about veteran's education and to reference EWCNM go to www.floridavets.org.