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Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is institutionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM), which is the recognized accrediting agency for freestanding institutions and colleges of acupuncture or Integrative medicine that offer such programs. ACAHM is located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331; phone 952/212-2434; fax 952/657-7068.
Virginia
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The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and to grant degrees for the following programs:
Master of Science in Acupuncture (English, Korean, Chinese)
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (English, Korean, Chinese)
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Doctor of Acupuncture
Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
New Jersey
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The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is approved for Initial Licensure by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education for the State of New Jersey. The following programs have been approved to be offered:
Master of Science in Acupuncture (English, Korean, Chinese)
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (English, Korean, Chinese)
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Doctor of Acupuncture
Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Georgia
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The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission in Georgia. The programs below are approved to be offered:
Master of Science in Acupuncture (English, Korean, Chinese)
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (English, Korean, Chinese)
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Doctor of Acupuncture
Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
International Students
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The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), allowing us to enroll international students on F-1 visas. This certification means that VUIM meets the necessary standards to support international students throughout their education, including visa documentation through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
If you’re applying from abroad, this accreditation ensures that you can legally study in the U.S. while benefiting from our high-quality acupuncture and herbal medicine programs. For details on obtaining an F-1 visa and SEVIS requirements, visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website.
ACAHM Public Disclosure
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The Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and its following programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM):
Master of Acupuncture (offered in English, Mandarin, and Korean)
Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (offered in English, Mandarin, and Korean)
Doctor of Acupuncture (including a Doctor of Acupuncture degree completion track)
Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (including a Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization degree completion track)
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
The programs listed above may offer courses via distance education.
ACAHM does not accredit any programs at the undergraduate/bachelor level.
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine has voluntarily ceased enrolling students in its advanced practice Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program and has instituted an ACAHM-approved teach-out plan for all currently enrolled students. During the teach-out period, the program maintains the current accredited status.
Accreditation status and notes may be viewed on the ACAHM Directory.
ACAHM is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the specialized accreditation agency for institutions/programs preparing acupuncture practitioners. ACAHM is located at 500 Lake Street, Suite 204, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331; phone 952/212-2434; https://acahm.org
Public Disclosure Statement Effective as of 12 February 2025
