Admissions

Undergraduate Programs

NUNM offers three Bachelor of Science degrees: Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences (BSiHS), Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BScN), and an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nutrition to Master of Science in Nutrition (BScN-MScN). These programs offer students the opportunity to complete the final two years of their degree, while building a solid scientific foundation in pre-health/pre-med education.

For admission consideration to undergraduate degree programs, students must have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter credits of transferable coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 prior to the program start date. Transferable coursework is defined as college-level courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities that meet lower division, general education requirements for baccalaureate degree programs. Generally, professional/technical courses will not transfer. Only courses with a grade of “C” or higher will be considered for transfer credit. Grades of P/NP or S/U grading will not be accepted unless additional supporting documentation is provided showing a “P” equals a grad of “C” or higher.

Application Process

Applicants for undergraduate programs in the School of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies must submit the following required items to complete an application:

• Application for Admission: A file is created for the applicant once a complete application is received and accompanied by the application fee. Prospective students may start their applications at nunm.edu.
• $50 Application Fee: This fee is nonrefundable.
• Transcripts: Applicants are required to submit official sealed transcripts from each college and/or university attended. Electronic transcripts will be accepted if PDF transcript is delivered from verified/secured source, encrypted/digitally certified and marked official by the issuing institution.
• Essays: Applicants are required to submit essays to be considered for admission. Essays provide applicants the opportunity to share their background, abilities, interests and experiences, and how these will make them a good candidate for the programs at NUNM. Applicants should share some personal experiences and genuine thoughts in their essays. Explaining why you are applying to NUNM and how you would enrich this community is also helpful. The Admissions Committee will look for writing ability, as well as content when reading the essays. The application for admission indicates the length or word limitation based on the program to which the applicant is applying.
• Recommendation: The recommendation form should be completed by a person who knows you well and can evaluate your skills and abilities. Once the application is submitted, the recommendation form will be sent out to the recommender. Professors make great recommenders (assuming you have taken a class with them). If you have been out of school for a while, employers are also acceptable sources.

Applicants are selected regardless of race, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disabilities, or any other protected class under local, state or federal law.

Application Deadline 

NUNM begins to accept undergraduate applications Sept. 1, 2022, for fall 2023. The preferred application deadline is May 1, 2023.

Please follow the application’s detailed instructions and direct all application materials to:

Office of Admissions
National University of Natural Medicine
49 South Porter Street
Portland, OR 97201

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that materials are received by NUNM on time. Application materials become the property of NUNM and will not be returned or forwarded to other institutions.

Undergraduate Program Prerequisites

Requirements for Admission to the Accelerated Nutrition Program (BScN-MScN)

New students may apply to be admitted to the accelerated BScN to MScN program if they meet the following requirements that are over and above the regular admissions requirements for the BScN program:

1. A minimum cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college or university of 3.0 or higher is strongly encouraged.
2. Submit an essay that specifically discusses why they believe they are a good candidate for the accelerated nutrition program.

Current NUNM students already enrolled in the BScN program may apply for entry into the accelerated BScN to MScN program no later than July 1 of the student’s first year at NUNM in the BScN program. In order to qualify for the accelerated program, the student must meet the following requirements:

1. Have obtained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and successfully completed all courses in the first three terms of the BScN program at NUNM.
2. Submit an essay that specifically discusses why they believe they are a good candidate for the accelerated nutrition program.

Graduate and Professional Programs

Applicants interested in the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAcCHM)/ Doctor of Science in Oriental Medicine (DSOM), Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAcCHM)/ Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM), Master of Acupuncture (MAc), Master of Science in Nutrition (MScN), Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research (MSIMR), Master of Science in Global Health (MScGH), Master of Arts in International Development and Service (MA in IDS), and Master of Arts in Community Organizing and Social Activism (MA in COSA) programs must have a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a institutionally accredited college or university.

Applicants may apply to undertake two programs concurrently, with the exception of the ND/DAcCHM/DSOM combination and combinations with MA in IDS or COSA. All application and prerequisite coursework requirements must be met for both programs. Students taking online programs may apply for a secondary program after their first year. While at NUNM, students may add a concurrent program by applying for admission to the second program. For admission consideration, students must meet the criteria for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in their current program at the time of application.

A GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly encouraged. Credit will only be given for prerequisite coursework earning a “C” or better. Applicants may apply with prereq coursework still in progress; however, the Office of Admissions must receive all official transcripts showing completed coursework prior to matriculation. For the purpose of prerequisites, the Office of Admissions defines a “course” as either a quarter or semester term.

Application Process

Applicants for the graduate and professional programs must submit the following required items to complete an application:

• Application for Admission: A file is created for the applicant once a complete application is received and accompanied by the application fee. Prospective students may start their applications at nunm.edu.
• $75 Application Fee: This fee is nonrefundable.
• Transcripts: Applicants are required to submit official sealed transcripts from each college and/or university attended. Electronic transcripts will be accepted if PDF transcript is delivered from verified/secured source, encrypted/digitally certified and marked official by the issuing institution. For applicants who have prerequisite coursework in progress or will have an undergraduate degree conferred after receiving an admission decision, an official and updated transcript must be submitted prior to matriculation at NUNM.
• Essays: Applicants are required to submit essays to be considered for admission. Essays provide applicants the opportunity to share their background, abilities, interests and experiences, and how these will make them a good candidate for the programs at NUNM. Applicants should share some personal experiences and genuine thoughts in their essays. Explaining why you are applying to NUNM and how you would enrich this community is also helpful. The Admissions Committee will look for writing ability, as well as content when reading the essays. The application for admission indicates the length or word limitation based on the program to which the applicant is applying.
• Recommendations: Two recommendation forms should be completed by persons who know you well and can evaluate your skills and abilities. Once the application is submitted, recommendation forms will be sent out to the two listed recommenders. Professors make great recommenders (assuming you have taken a class with them). If you have been out of school for a while, employers are also acceptable sources. Recommendations from family members, significant others or close, personal friends are not viewed favorably by the Admissions Committee.
• Resume: The resume should include work experience, research, activities, community service and any honors/awards received.
• Supplemental Materials: These include statements regarding academic dismissal, criminal charges, scholarship statements, diversity statements, and/or an addendum with any additional information the applicant wishes to share with the Admissions Committee. Videos and lengthy manuscripts will not be reviewed, and will be returned to the applicant.

Applicants are selected regardless of race, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disabilities, or any other protected class under local, state or federal law.

Application Deadlines

Initial consideration goes to candidates who apply by the dates listed below. However, NUNM continues to consider applicants on a space-available basis thereafter. Applicants may apply up to one year in advance for admission.

ND, CCM and Graduate programs: Fall 2023
Early Consideration Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2023
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023

Online MScN program: Winter 2023
Application Deadline: Dec. 8, 2022

Candidates who have selected NUNM as their first choice are encouraged to apply on or before the scholarship deadline.

Please follow the application’s detailed instructions and direct all application materials to:

Office of Admissions
National University of Natural Medicine
49 South Porter Street
Portland, OR 97201

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that materials are received by NUNM on time. Application materials become the property of NUNM and will not be returned or forwarded to other institutions.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite courses are designed to ensure entering students are academically prepared for the curriculum of the program. Prerequisite courses may be substituted with comparable coursework if the program dean (or designee), utilizing the transcript evaluation procedures, determines that the learning objectives are met. NUNM does not accept life experience in lieu of prerequisite credits.

Co-Requisites for Applicants

In rare instances, and for students with otherwise strong backgrounds in science courses, a conditional admission due to missing a singular pre-requisite may be offered by the Program Dean based on the applicant’s GPA and transcript review. An applicant may be granted the exception to take only one outstanding course in the fall (or winter term for the MScN-online cohort) while beginning their NUNM enrollment. To be fully admitted to the program, an approved co-requisite course must be satisfactorily completed prior to the start of NUNM’s winter term. If the student fails the co-requisite course or does not complete the registered co-requisite course, the conditional admission will be automatically rescinded. Students whose conditional admission status is rescinded will be placed on a leave of absence until the pre-requisite is met.

Co-requisite is defined as a singular outstanding pre-requisite requirement that a student may be allowed to complete in their first term of enrollment at NUNM.

On-Campus Interview

Applicants to the Colleges of Naturopathic and Classical Chinese Medicine, who competitively meet requirements, will be required to complete an interview on campus. Telephone and online interviews are normally not granted, but may be considered under extenuating circumstances. The interview allows students to visit the university and decide if it is a good fit. The School of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies does not require an interview.

ND Program Prerequisites

Global Health (MScGH) Program Prerequisites

Integrative Medicine Research (MSIMR) Program Prerequisites

Nutrition (MScN) Program Prerequisites

MAcCHM/MSOM & MAc & DAcCHM/DSOM Program Prerequisites

International Applications

In addition to the requirements previously outlined, international applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Complete an international student Certificate of Finance. In order to issue an I-20, the U.S. government requires NUNM to verify that applicants have sufficient funds to pay for all expenses while studying at NUNM.
• If English is a second language, submit official scores within the past two years from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). NUNM requires a score of 550 on the written exam, or 213 on the computer exam and 80 on the internet-based test. NUNM’s institutional TOEFL code is: 4528. 
  • Also accepted is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.0 or higher or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a score of 53 or higher.
• Submit all non-U.S. accredited transcripts for translation and evaluation to one of the following approved evaluation services:

International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
310.258.9451 | ierf.org

World Education Services, Inc.
212.966.6311 | wes.org

Transcripts from accredited Canadian colleges and universities are generally exempt from this requirement. NUNM reserves the right to require outside evaluation in certain cases. Canadian transcripts in French must be submitted for translation to one of the services above.

Transfer Credit Policy

Applicants wishing to transfer to any of NUNM’s programs must meet the following requirements:

1. An applicant who applies for transfer credit must meet the current admission requirements at NUNM on the date the student applies for admission, including the verification of good academic standing. All transfer students must meet the prerequisites as stated in the catalog.
2. Credits being considered for transfer to the graduate or first professional programs must be graduate level and completed at a U.S. Department of Education recognized and institutionally accredited institution and/or a U.S. Department of Education approved programmatic accreditor. Transfer credit will only be approved for courses from a professional degree program or a graduate program closely related to the health sciences.
3. Only credits recorded on an official transcript of the issuing institution with an equivalent grade of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale will be considered for transfer. If an application is received before coursework at another institution has been completed, transfer credit will be considered to be conditional until satisfactory completion of the outstanding coursework.
4. Credits accepted for transfer must be determined by NUNM to be substantially equivalent to the courses offered by NUNM. This determination is to be made by the program dean or designee. All requests for transfer credit are considered on a course-by-course basis, and a catalog or course description will be required. Challenge examinations may be required to determine whether coursework is comparable.
5. The ND, MAcCHM, DAcCHM (formerly known as MSOM and DSOM) and MAc degree programs could take a minimum of three years education at NUNM, even with maximum transfer credit awarded, due to differences between programs.
6. NUNM does not give transfer credit for life experience.
7. Applications for transfer credit must be accompanied by a letter from the applicant’s previous program dean stating that the applicant is in good academic and behavioral standing at the time of application.
8. Credits will be evaluated preliminarily for transfer before an offer of admission is made. The applicant will receive a copy of the formal transfer credit evaluation with a list of courses that must be taken at NUNM, if they are admitted. Students will sign a letter agreeing to the final list of approved transfer credits.
9. Any veteran receiving GI Bill® benefits while attending NUNM is required to obtain transcripts from all previously attended schools and submit them to the VA School Official (located in the Registrar’s Office)for review of prior credit.

Second professional degree candidates, defined as a health care practitioner with a doctoral or master’s level degree, may apply for fall or winter admission to the MAcCHM, DAcCHM (formerly known as MSOM and DSOM) and MAc programs. Depending upon prior completed coursework, a full-time schedule may not be available for one of these terms of entry. A proposed class schedule for the intended term of entry and a degree completion plan can only be created after a candidate’s prior coursework has been evaluated. Please note that there is a non-refundable transcript evaluation fee.

The following are transfer policies specific to each NUNM college and school beyond those in the general transfer policy section above. 

Transfer Credit Specific to the College of Naturopathic Medicine

Transfer credit will be considered for applicants to the ND program who are eligible to sit for a first professional medical licensing examination in the United States.

Transfer credit will be allowed for first-year and some second-year ND courses. Credit for clinical experiences or clinical education at another school is not transferable.

NUNM has a requirement that all ND students complete 16 elective credits, in addition to the required core curriculum, in order to encourage students to take additional coursework in areas of special interest and round out their education at NUNM. Transfer students may be allowed transfer credit for some of their non-core coursework if completed in a doctoral program at a regionally accredited institution. This determination will be made by the ND program dean or designee.

Applicants seeking advanced-standing status into the ND program must hold a first professional medical degree. Accepted are medical (MD), osteopathic (DO), and chiropractic (DC) doctors who have graduated from a institutionally accredited institution.  Satisfaction of this requirement meets the NUNM prerequisite condition for a bachelor’s level degree.

Transfer Credit Specific to the College of Classical Chinese Medicine

Due to the classical orientation of the MAc, MAcCHM and DAcCHM (formerly known as MSOM and DSOM) programs, only a limited number of credits from programs with a traditional orientation are transferable. Acupuncture transfer students may receive transfer credit for up to 50% of the total program credit requirements. Of that 50%, no more than 25% of the program clinical training requirements may be accepted as transfer credit.

Applicants with completed coursework in U.S. institutions: Only acupuncture coursework completed at a school approved by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) will be accepted for transfer.

Applicants with completed coursework in international institutions: Transfer credit will be considered for applicants to the CCM degree programs who are deemed eligible to sit for NCCAOM licensing examinations. They must first submit their educational records to either the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) or World Education Services (WES) for a course-by-course educational transcript evaluation. 

Applicants with completed coursework in China: All applicants who choose to apply to AACRAO must first have their credentials verified via the China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) and submitted directly to AACRAO. To apply with CDGDC, go to: chinadegrees.cn./en/.

Transfer Credit Specific to Graduate programs in the School of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies

Master’s-level programs within the School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies (SUGS) at NUNM may accept up to one third of the total credits required for graduation from the graduate program as transfer credits. Individual programs may have stricter limitations, so applicants should consult the school dean and course catalog for more specific limitations.

In general, in order to qualify as transfer credits, the following requirements must be met:

· Courses being transferred are obtained at an institutionally accredited institution.

· Courses being transferred are at the graduate level.

· Courses being transferred are determined by the school dean to have met course competencies of similar courses required for graduation from NUNM’s program.

· Courses being transferred must have been awarded a grade of B- or higher. A pass (P) grade or similar grading methods are not acceptable unless there is supporting documentation from the institution showing a pass (P) grade equals a B- or higher.

· Students must complete an NUNM Transfer of Credit Agreement upon admission to the university. Transfer credits will not be considered after matriculation.

· Contact the Office of Admissions for information on transfer courses from international institutions as these require additional documentation.

Specific transfer credits may be used to satisfy requirements for specific courses in multiple programs. In other words, if a person were to enroll in the Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research program and the Master of Science in Global Health program, a statistical analysis course might be transferred in that would meet the requirement of Biostats in both programs. The basic principle is that we do not wish to force students to retake course material they have already mastered. 

Transfer Credit Specific to Undergraduate programs in the School of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies

Undergraduate applicants to the School of Undergraduate and Graduate
Studies may transfer credit for courses that are substantially similar to courses offered as part of NUNM’s undergraduate programs. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50 credits in the Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences program and 51 credits in the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program. All transfer credits must be completed at a institutionally accredited institution, and are evaluated for relevance and subject to approval by the program chair or dean.

Transfers from NUNM to Other Institutions

Transfer of credit from NUNM to other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Credit generally depends on comparability of curricula and may depend on comparability of accreditation. NUNM is institutionally accredited. Inquiries should be directed to the receiving institution to determine the transferability of credits from NUNM.

Transfer of Core Credits and Electives Between NUNM Programs

Some course credits may be eligible for transfer among NUNM programs to satisfy program requirements. For more information regarding which courses might be transferable, contact the Academic Advising Office and/ or program dean. All transfer credits are evaluated for relevance and are subject to approval by the program dean.

College of Naturopathic Medicine 

For the ND program, at least half of the required number of elective credits must be taken from courses designated as electives within the ND program. The remainder may come from elective courses offered at NUNM, as long as course prerequisites are met and the course has been approved by the program dean as counting toward the ND program. Approval from the program dean is required in order for a core course from another program to count toward elective credit.

Example: A student in the ND program is required to take a total of 16 elective credits. Eight credits must be from courses within that program. The other eight credits may come from electives approved to count toward that program.

College of Classical Chinese Medicine and the School of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies 

For each program, at least half of the required number of elective credits must be taken from courses designated as counting toward that program. The remainder may come from any elective course offered at NUNM, as long as course prerequisites are met. Approval from the program dean is required in order for a core course from another program to count toward elective credit.

Example: A student in a specific program is required to take a total of 14 elective credits. Seven credits must be come from courses designated as counting toward that program. The other seven credits may come from electives in any program.

Graduate-Level Programs

Some core course credits may be eligible for transfer among NUNM programs to satisfy program requirements. All transfer credits are subject to approval by the program dean. Master and doctoral students may take elective credit from any NUNM graduate-level degree program, as long as they meet the prerequisites.

Undergraduates Taking Cross-Listed Graduate-Level Course

Undergraduate students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree at NUNM may take any elective course in the undergraduate program and cross-listed courses in graduate programs, as long as they meet the prerequisites. In addition, core courses in other undergraduate programs can be taken for elective credit (maximum of 18 credits).

Certificate Programs

NUNM offers certificates in several naturopathic and classical Chinese medicine modalities. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must already be enrolled in a degree program at NUNM, be in good academic standing, and meet the certificate program requirements.

Homeopathic Medicine Certificate

Homeopathic medicine, a medical system developed in Germany at the end of the 18th century, is based on the principle of “like cures like.” Homeopathic remedies are derived primarily from substances that come from plants and minerals. Clinical observation indicates that it works on a subtle, yet powerful, energetic level, gently acting to promote healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

The Homeopathy Certificate is open to current naturopathic medicine students, and begins to prepare the recipient to apply for the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians (HANP) credential after they graduate. The certificate requires a student to take all the required coursework in the naturopathic program, as well as three elective courses. There are additional requirements for case analysis, and written papers, to complete this certificate. Students are required to apply to be included in the program, to ensure that they will be able to schedule the necessary classes around their naturopathic schedule while they are pursuing their naturopathic degree. All courses are taught by NUNM homeopathy department faculty. Full certificate requirements are available on campus.

Naturopathic Childbirth / Midwifery Program Certificate

Naturopathic childbirth and midwifery is a synthesis of the philosophies of naturopathic medicine and traditional midwifery. It provides prenatal and postnatal care using modern diagnostic techniques in combination with midwifery knowledge and wisdom. The naturopathic approach strengthens healthy body functions to assist in a more enjoyable pregnancy and birth experience. With dual training as naturopathic doctors and midwives, naturopathic midwives are uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive health care for the pregnant person/parent and their family throughout their lives.

The Naturopathic Childbirth Certificate program provides the didactic education necessary for a graduate to complete requirements to sit for the American College of Naturopathic Obstetricians (ACNO) licensing examination. These courses are in addition to the single required Natural Childbirth course in the ND program, and are comprised of six elective courses. The clinic requirements for licensure are not included in this certificate program, but those participating in the program have access to the clinical requirements through faculty practices and other local physicians. Students interested in pursuing this certificate program must apply to the program in order to ensure that they will be able to schedule the necessary classes around their naturopathic schedule. All courses are taught by NUNM faculty who are licensed by ACNO. Full certificate requirements are available on campus.

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Classical Chinese Medicine

Classical Chinese medicine represents one of humanity’s richest and uninterrupted streams of traditional knowledge. It is a highly sophisticated clinical system that offers a real alternative for the serious healthcare needs of our time. It is a holistic system of medicine that combines the art and science of human care developed over millennia and is rooted in the ancient tradition of practitioner as medical scholar. The study of classical Chinese medicine involves merging modern innovations with ancient whole-systems science in order to gain new insights into health and healing for the benefit of patients.

Fully aligned with the CCM mission, this certificate program enables motivated students to delve more deeply into the classical roots of Chinese medicine. It consists of nine Classical Texts courses, Bazi Suanming and two courses in Chinese Cultural Arts. These courses are rarely included in Chinese medicine programs in China or the US, and they are specifically designed to connect the serious student of classical Chinese medicine with the authentic milieu of the ancient scholar practitioner.

Qigong Certificate

The Qigong Certificate program is taught in two levels, with each level having a separate admissions screening process. The first level has an academic focus and the second level trains the student to teach their own qigong classes.

Shiatsu Certificate

The Shiatsu Certificate Program consists of six courses (204 hours) taken over two years. It is designed to be pursued concurrently with the MAcCHM/MSOM, DAcCHM/DSOM, MAc or ND programs. At the end of the certificate program, students will be fully prepared to use shiatsu as an independent treatment modality.

Non-Degree Seeking Students

A non-degree seeking student is someone who is not enrolled in a degree program, but seeks to take a course at NUNM. Those who wish to enroll in a course, but not a degree program may apply as a non-degree seeking student in the School of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies. Approval is based on space availability, pre-requisite completion, as well as, instructor and program dean approval. Graduates of NUNM who seek to add a certificate program may apply to do so, provided specific requirements are met. Practitioners seeking continuing education units (CEUs) should contact the Office of Advancement. 

• Application fee of $25 (non-refundable). Check payable to NUNM. Current students, NUNM employees and alumni are exempt from the application fee.
• No lab courses may be audited (for example: histology lab).
• Payment is required prior to starting the course.
• Audit fee is 80% of regular tuition for academic courses.
• No refund will be given after the first class meeting.

Non-Degree Admission Registration Requirements 

Non-degree seeking students are responsible for submitting all application requirements to the Office of Admissions. To audit or take a course for credit, please complete the required Non-Degree Seeking Students Registration Form  and submit the following supporting supplements:

• Please complete the Certificate of Immunization Form.
• Please provide proof of TB testing.

*Individuals who have been enrolled at NUNM within the last twelve months are not required to provide proof of TB test.

If you need to take a TB test, testing is available at the NUNM Health Centers – Lair Hill on 3025 South Corbett Avenue. Please submit a copy of the following NUNM TB Test Request Form to the clinic. Lab appointment required. For clinic and lab hours/lab fees, please call 503.552.1551.

Background Check Policy and Request – Please complete a student background check through CastleBranch by following these instructions. Review information policy and submit a complete copy of the Release of Information Form and confirmation receipt from CastleBranch with your registration form.

Please confirm:

• Registration form is complete with authorized signatures from the program dean and instructor of the course,
• Certificate of Immunization,
• Proof of TB testing
• Release of Information
• CastleBranch receipt are COMPLETE prior to submitting application to:

Mailing Address:
NUNM Office of Admissions
49 South Porter St., Portland, OR 97201

Physical Address of Location:
NUNM Office of Admissions
2828 SW Naito Parkway – Suite 350, Portland, OR 97201

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telephone: 503.552.1660 | Fax: 503.499.0027
Email: admissions@nunm.edu

Scholarships

Through the generosity of donors, National University of Natural Medicine is pleased to offer the following scholarships to assist students with their cost of education. Visit each scholarship page to learn more about the scholarship and any scholarship–specific application requirements. New students, please contact the Admissions Office for all incoming student scholarships. Visit https://nunm.edu/scholarships/ for more information. 

• 1,000 Friends of NUNM Scholarship, $3,000 
• Diipali Barrett Scholarship, $5,000
• NCMIC Scholarship, $5,000
• Percy & Adrienne Frazier Scholarship, $5,000
• Peterson Family Scholarship, $5,000
• Robert Sklovsky Scholarship, $3,750
• Standard Process Scholarship, $5,000
• Gary Weiner Integrative Gastroenterology Scholarship, $5,000

NON-NUNM SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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