CA – BPPE APPROVAL

This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (CA-BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.

1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834.
Phone: (916) 574-8900
Toll Free: (888) 370-7589
www.bppe.ca.gov

CAB APPROVAL

The program of Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization degree of California University – Silicon Valley is approved by the California Acupuncture Board (CAB). CUSV Students who have successfully completed the program are qualified to sit for California Acupuncture Licensing Examination (CALE).

1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225, Sacramento, California 95814-0226
Tel: (916) 445-3021
Fax: (916) 445-3015
www.acupuncture.ca.gov

DISCLOSURES TO THE PUBLIC BY THE INSTITUTION

At its 17-19 August 2026 meeting, the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM or Commission) conducted a comprehensive review, under applicable ACAHM accreditation standards, for continuing accreditation of California University – Silicon Valley (CUSV or Institution) and its Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization program. ACAHM imposed a Probation sanction on CUSV and its programs for a period of one (1) year.
Probation reflects the Commission’s findings that CUSV and its program fail to meet several of ACAHM’s Standards and Criteria for Accreditation, including but not limited to legal and regulatory requirements, recordkeeping, assessment and evaluation practices, and institutional financial stability. Probation is notice to CUSV that, if it does not substantially correct the deficiencies noted by the Commission by the end of the probationary period, accreditation status will be withdrawn. The accredited status of the institution and program continues during the Probation period. This decision is subject to reconsideration and appeal as outlined in ACAHM’s Commission Actions Policy.
California University – Silicon Valley and its following programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM):
(1) Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization
The program listed above may offer courses via distance education.
ACAHM’s accreditation does not include participation by the institution in Title IV, HEA federal student financial aid programs, and the institution does not currently participate in Title IV, HEA federal student financial aid programs.
ACAHM does not accredit any programs at the undergraduate/bachelor level.
The Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization offered by CUSV is approved to begin enrolling students but is not accredited by ACAHM. This program is eligible for ACAHM accreditation, and CUSV is currently in the process of seeking ACAHM accreditation for the program. However, CUSV can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by ACAHM. Graduates of an unaccredited program are not considered to have graduated from an ACAHM-accredited program and may not rely on ACAHM accreditation for professional licensure or other purposes.
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 19 August 2026.

THE U.S. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AUTHORIZATION

California University – Silicon Valley is authorized by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to process Form I-20, enabling prospective international students to apply for an F1 Student Visa.

QUALIFICATION FOR GRADUATES TO SIT FOR NCCAOM CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

CUSV Students who have successfully completed the Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization are qualified to sit for the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) certification examinations. Passage of the NCCAOM exam or NCCAOM certification is required in all states outside of California that require a license to practice acupuncture.

For information concerning the national licensing exam and licensure in other states contact NCCAOM:

2001 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor North, Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (888) 381-1140 (toll-free number)
(202) 381-1140 (direct phone number)
Fax: (202) 381-1141
www.nccaom.org