Academic Calendar
The academic calendar provides the dates for the term start and end of classes.
The dates may be subject to change without notice.
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2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar (PDF)
⭕️ The 2026 Fall quarter will begin on Monday, October 4, 2026.
⭕️ Information on CCE I and II Examinations
EXAM TIME:
- CCE I: 9 am – 12 pm (3 Hours)
– Offline (Onsite) Test with a limit of 25 students (first come (register), first served)
– All Three-Language Programs - CCE II: 9 am – 12:30 pm (3 Hours and 30 minutes)
– Offline (Onsite) Test with a limit of 25 students (first come (register), first served)
– All Three-Language Programs
CCE RULES
- Please show up at the test site 15 minutes early.
- Bring your student ID or driver’s license or passport.
- NO CELL PHONE and/or PAGER are allowed at the test site.
- ONLY PENCIL / ERASER / WATER BOTTLE are allowed on the exam desk.
- ALL BAGS must be PUT AWAY in the front of the exam room.
- RETAKING FEE SCHEDULES.
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- 1st & 2nd Attempt: No Fee
- 3rd Attempt or more: $100.00 per exam
- Students may not attempt CCE I or CCE II more than six (6) times, or beyond the Maximum Time Frame (MTF)—whichever comes first.
- To pass CCE I, students must pass all 4 sections of the examination.
NOTE: The students CANNOT ENTER the EXAMINATION ROOM if they are more than 15 minutes past the start time.
COMPREHENSIVE COMPETENCY EXAMINATION (CCE) II EXAMINEES
Beginning of Fall 2014 Quarter, there will be a number of limitations for taking the CCE II. The academic office will allow students to take up to 6 times. Failure of CCE II may result of delaying graduation, including ineligibility to sit for the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination (CALE), NCCAOM Certification Examinations, or dismissal from the University.
First-time takers who have successfully completed 175 didactic units and 400 intern hours are eligible to take CCE II. Students are required to pass the CCE II within the Maximum Time Frame (MTF) in order to graduate from the school.
All first-time takers must register to take all five sections and pass at least three or more sections of the exam. In case of any failure, examinees must pass the remaining sections within the next (2nd) time.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to see the Program Director or the Academic Dean.