Transfer Students

Continue Your Journey at Dragon Rises College

Whether you’re transferring from another acupuncture and herbal medicine program or bringing eligible coursework from another accredited institution, Dragon Rises College is committed to making your transition as seamless as possible.

Our admissions team and Academic Dean will work with you to evaluate your previous academic achievements and determine which courses may be eligible for transfer, helping you reach your educational goals as efficiently as possible.

Admission Requirements

Transfer applicants are considered for admission using the same academic standards and admissions requirements as all other applicants.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of the Academic Dean following a comprehensive review of your academic record.

To be considered for transfer credit, students must:

  • Request a transfer credit evaluation during the admissions and enrollment process.

  • Submit official transcripts from every college or university previously attended.

  • Provide additional documentation when requested, such as:

    • Course descriptions

    • Course syllabi

    • Clinical documentation

    • Catalogs or other supporting materials

In some cases, students may be asked to demonstrate competency through a course examination or other assessment before transfer credit is awarded.

Graduate-level credit cannot be awarded for coursework designated solely as undergraduate by the institution where it was completed.

Eligible Transfer Coursework

Dragon Rises College may consider transfer credit for:

  • East Asian Medicine, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine coursework completed at an institution accredited by or holding candidate status with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM).

  • Biomedical and Western medical sciences completed at institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Transfer credit is awarded only for successfully completed courses that are substantially equivalent in content, rigor, and learning outcomes to Dragon Rises College curriculum requirements. Partial course credit is not awarded.

Transfer Credit Deadlines

To ensure accurate academic planning, all requests for transfer credit must be completed before the start of your first semester. Official transcripts and any required supporting documentation must be received before enrollment begins.

Once your first semester has started, additional transfer credit requests generally cannot be considered.

Residency Requirement

Students must complete a minimum of one academic year of full-time study at Dragon Rises College to be eligible for graduation. In addition, all institutional graduation requirements must be satisfied. Depending on previous coursework and the results of the transfer evaluation, most transfer students will complete more than one academic year before graduating.

International Coursework

Applicants who have completed coursework outside the United States must submit:

  • Official transcripts

  • Certified English translations (if applicable)

  • A course-by-course credential evaluation from an approved evaluation service when required

Additional documentation may be requested during the evaluation process.

Transferability of Dragon Rises College Credits

Credits earned at Dragon Rises College are evaluated for transfer by the receiving institution. Because each college or university establishes its own transfer policies, Dragon Rises College cannot guarantee that credits earned here will be accepted by another institution.

Students planning to continue their education elsewhere are encouraged to contact the receiving institution directly regarding its transfer credit policies before enrolling.