Tuition & Fees 2026
Complete fee schedule for the Bachelor of Acupuncture (B.Ac) — including per-credit tuition, mandatory student fees, one-time program costs, financial aid, and the refund policy.
Section 1
Tuition Rate
Tuition is charged per credit at a single uniform rate that applies to all courses in the B.Ac program — including classroom, laboratory, clinical education, and practicum courses.
Scroll to see all columns| Course Category | Credits | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|---|
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Acupuncture & TCM Theory
TCM101–401, ACU101–401, HRB101–202 (18 courses)
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78 | $347 / credit | $720 / credit |
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Biomedical Sciences
BIO101–302 (6 courses)
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30 | $347 / credit | $720 / credit |
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Social Sciences & Professional Studies
BUS301, BUS401
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6 | $347 / credit | $720 / credit |
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General Education Electives
1 course per cluster × 4 clusters
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12 | $347 / credit | $720 / credit |
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Work Integrated Learning
Clinical Education (CLN101–301) and Practicum (INTR301–402)
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23 | $347 / credit | $720 / credit |
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CLN101 — Clinical Education I
Non-credit orientation — flat fee applies
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0 | $350 flat | $700 flat |
| Estimated Program Total | 149 cr. | $52,053 | $107,980 |
Section 2
Mandatory Student Fees
The Mandatory Student Fee is assessed on an annual basis and covers essential student services, insurance, and association supports.
Section 3
One-Time & Program Fees
| Fee Item | Domestic | International | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
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Application Fee
Non-refundable. Payable by e-transfer to admin@acatcm.com or wire transfer at time of application.
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$150 | $150 | At application |
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Enrollment Confirmation Deposit
Secures your seat and is applied in full toward first-semester tuition. Non-refundable after the acceptance deadline.
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$500 | $2,000 | Upon offer acceptance |
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Clinical Supplies Kit
Acupuncture needles, moxa, practice models, personal protective equipment, and clinical consumables. Required prior to clinical education sequence.
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$280 | $280 | Before clinical sequence |
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Student Identity Card
Issued at orientation. Required for clinic access and library privileges. Replacement: $20.
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$25 | $25 | First semester |
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Graduation & Parchment Fee
Covers the B.Ac degree parchment, official graduation records, and convocation ceremony participation.
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$250 | $250 | Final year of study |
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Official Transcript
Electronic delivery at no charge. Paper copies with official seal: $20 per copy.
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Free / $20 | Free / $20 | As requested |
Section 4
Diploma-to-Degree Pathway
Graduates of recognized acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diploma programs — including ACATCM diploma graduates — may be eligible for advanced standing in the B.Ac degree.
Tuition & Credit Transfer
Tuition and mandatory fees are assessed only on credits taken at ACATCM. Transferred credits are not charged. Up to 50% of program credits may be recognized through prior learning assessment.
- Streamlined plan of study built around what you still need to learn — not what you already know
- Flexible scheduling designed to accommodate an active practice
- Part-time and flexible enrollment available for working practitioners
- Credential Assessment Fee of $250 applies to all pathway applicants (non-refundable)
Section 5
Financial Aid
The B.Ac program is approved for Alberta Student Aid and Canada Student Loans. Students are encouraged to apply early, as funding decisions can affect enrollment planning.
Alberta Student Aid
Needs-based grants and loans for Alberta residents. Eligibility depends on enrollment status, program, and financial need.
studentaid.alberta.ca →Canada Student Loans & Grants
Federal funding available to eligible students through the National Student Loans Service Centre. Apply at the beginning of each academic year.
canada.ca/student-aid →Section 6
Tuition Refund Policy
The following refund schedule applies to the Bachelor of Acupuncture program. Withdrawal is effective on the date a written notice is received by the Registrar’s Office.
| Withdrawal Timing | Tuition Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Before the first day of classes | 100% | Enrollment deposit is non-refundable after the acceptance deadline. |
| Weeks 1 & 2 — Add/Drop Period | 50% | Mandatory student fees are non-refundable from Day 1. |
| Week 3 onward — After Add/Drop | 0% | A “W” is recorded on the transcript; no tuition refund. |
Refunds are issued within 30 days of the effective withdrawal date to the original source of payment — directly to the student, or to the student loan provider where applicable.
For students receiving Alberta Student Aid or Canada Student Loans, ACATCM will report the withdrawal and process refunds in accordance with applicable funding program requirements.
Non-refundable under any circumstances: Application fee ($150), Credential Assessment Fee ($250), and Clinical Supplies Kit ($280). Mandatory student fees are non-refundable after the first day of classes.
Practicum courses (INTR301–402) are subject to additional withdrawal conditions — contact the Registrar’s Office before withdrawing once clinical hours have begun. Full details are in the Student Handbook.
Section 7
Payment
Tuition and mandatory fees are due by the payment deadline published in the Academic Schedule for each semester. Students who have not paid by the deadline risk de-registration from their courses.
Payment plans may be available to domestic students facing financial hardship. A plan must be arranged with the Registrar’s Office before the semester payment deadline.
Contact admin@acatcm.com or call 403-286-8788.
Registrar’s Office Contact
- For tuition and fee enquiries: Registrar’s Office · 403-286-8788 · admin@acatcm.com
- Suite 500, 628–12 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0H6
- Fee amounts are reviewed annually. All figures on this page reflect the 2026 academic year schedule.
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