Visit Five Branches

The best way to experience Five Branches University is to meet the individuals who are the essence of our community and to immerse yourself in the environment of our classrooms and medical centers, rich with the beauty and culture of Chinese medicine. We invite you to visit our Santa Cruz and San Jose campuses, to attend an open house or to Explore TCM online. If your schedule does not allow a visit to Five Branches at this time, please call or email us to request information or simply download our online catalogs to review our programs. Better yet, get a glimpse of Five Branches before your arrival, through our virtual tour online.

Campus Visit

Five Branches University welcomes you to visit our campuses in Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. A campus visit is the most effective way to get an up-close and personal look at the Five Branches community. Enjoy a personal tour, a free treatment in our clinic, observe our classes and clinical training, and meet the faculty, staff and students of Five Branches. This is also an opportunity to learn more about the admissions process, financial aid and to gain the information necessary to assist you with your decision to attend Five Branches.

Open House

Throughout the year Five Branches hosts several Open House events for prospective students. While attending a campus presentation learn what makes Five Branches distinctive from other TCM colleges and about the exciting changes in the field of Chinese medicine. Join us for a campus tour to explore how comfortable the facilities and environment feels to you. Engage in a student panel discussion, a treatment demonstration and talk with faculty and staff to gain a better understanding of the programs we offer as well as the social community you will enjoy at Five Branches University.

Explore TCM

This introductory online learning series provides general information about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn how TCM practitioners are able to effectively treat a wide variety of healthcare needs through the use of integrative methods of acupuncture, herbology, massage, qigong and nutrition, known as The Five Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gain a general understanding of how TCM practitioners integrate the Five Branches to relieve symptoms, restore well-being and improve vitality.

Request Information

Contact the Admissions or Program Director to request a printed catalog and to receive detailed information about the programs you are interested in.