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NYCC features regional accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at NYCC has achieved initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) for a five-year period, effective February 9, 2008.
Career innovations include exciting new programs in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, such as the M.S.A. (Master of Science in Acupuncture) and M.S.A.O.M. (Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
Over 90% of lead faculty have academic or professional doctorates
NYCC students experience a full-year internship at a variety of clinics and medical settings to gain invaluable, integrated real-world experience
NYCC has a graduation rate of 91.0% in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. This rate represents the percentage of full-time students that entered in the Fall 2002 cohort, and earned the Doctor of Chiropractic degree from NYCC within the maximum timeframe.
NYCC has a graduation rate of 72.5% in the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. This rate represents the percentage of students that entered in the Fall 2003 cohort, and earned the Master of Science in Acupuncture or Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from NYCC within the maximum timeframe.

Wireless campus, advanced computer labs and complete distance learning abilities
State-of-the-art anatomy center – featuring full human dissection – rivaling many medical school facilities
Multipurpose athletic complex with pool, basketball, tennis, racquetball, weight room, athletic field and a golf course
Newly renovated, state-of-the-art, 8,000 square-foot research building
Spacious, suite-style on-campus housing for individuals and families
Low cost of living in the beautiful Finger Lakes region
Area rich in history, home to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park and the National Women’s Hall of Fame
Waterloo Outlet Center features over 100 name brand stores, minutes away from campus

Our Career Development Center assists students with jobs and careers from enrollment through their professional lives and features 2,000+ professional openings
NYCC’s streamlined application process assures quick review for potential acceptance
Thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded annually
Extensive research opportunities add value and prestige to your NYCC experience
On-campus accelerated science program that provides science prerequisites
Remarkable opportunities for professional success – U.S. government growth projections for Doctors of Chiropractic note that employment will grow faster than the average for all health-related occupations
Oriental Medicine is an under populated profession – there are 700,000 licensed physicians in the U.S., but only about 15,000 licensed acupuncturists