Research colleges online to validate their credentials. Two of the best places to research are the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges. Colleges that are accredited nationally or regionally are recognized by the Department of Education. Validating a college helps protect future investment, as there are unaccredited colleges that offer state-approved degrees whose college credits may not be accepted by another college, and whose degrees may not be seen as anything more than a worthless piece of paper. There are several campuses across the United States that offer degrees in naturopathy, and a few campuses are located in Canada. However, only three colleges are approved by the CNME for post-doctoral residency programs: Bastyr University, National College of Natural Medicine, and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences.
Refer to your state laws and regulations regarding the practice of naturopathic medicine, or recognized degrees of naturopathy. Some states require a license to practice alternative medicine as a doctor of naturopathy.
Submit an application in person, online, or by mail. You may be able to call in your application as well. Be sure to include applicable fees.
Send a copy of your GED or High School diploma to the college admissions office. If you have college credits, contact any colleges attended and request them to send a copy of your official transcripts to the school as well. This will verify your credentials, and also allow the college an opportunity to review and transfer applicable credits.