Welcome Prospective Students

The supportive environment at NCNM fosters profound academic and philosophical awakening. Outstanding faculty welcome discussion and investigation during traditional lecture and case-based discussion courses. With the support of a faculty dedicated to teaching and peers striving for excellence, students develop the patient skills, professional judgment, and technical strength that will make them leaders in supporting the wellness of their patients, their communities, and our future.

NCNM is looking for highly motivated, resourceful, dedicated, academically strong, and well-rounded individuals who have a clear vision of naturopathic or Chinese medicine and their role within the professions.

As of 2009, NCNM is the alma mater to more than 1,800 practicing naturopathic physicians from Check out the
nearly every state and province and many foreign countries. In the past year, the main clinic NCNM Viewbook
recorded over 20,000 patient visits making NCNM one of the nation’s most successful natural medicine facilities.

NCNM offers enrollment in fall and winter terms. To be considered as an early decision candidate, the application must be postmarked by November 1 for fall admission and March 1 for winter admission. As an early decision candidate you are guaranteed optimal consideration for a seat and scholarship in the entering class.

The priority deadline for submitting an application is February 1 for fall admission and July 1 for winter admission. We recommend that you complete your application file by these dates. Later applications from well-qualified candidates will be considered on a space-available basis.

The enrollment deadline is August 1 for fall admission and December 1 for winter admission.

The Admissions Office can be reached at 503.552.1660 or 877.669.8737, or via e-mail at admissions@ncnm.edu.

NCNM, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s status in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, College programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and employment.