State of California's Required Catalog Disclosures
Required Disclosures for the State of California Pursuant to the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (CEC) and Title 5, Division 7.5 of the California Code of Regulations (5, CCR), the following are the required disclosures necessarily for compliance with the requirements set forth by California law.
Bastyr University San Diego
4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121-1407
Main Phone: (858) 246-9700
Fax: (858) 246-9710
http://www.bastyr.edu/california
The following information is for California students and may not be applicable to Washington students:
Catalog: The Bastyr University Catalog is published annually each July. The catalog serves all Washington and California programs, and this catalog spans the time period between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. The annual Bastyr University Catalog is available to current and prospective students via the University’s website, specifically under the Academics section.
Location and Facilities: Bastyr University currently maintains two neighboring buildings for Bastyr University San Diego. All classes for California students will be held in either of the following two buildings. The main building, at 4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd., serves as the business address for the University and includes classrooms, laboratories and a large student gathering space. Bastyr University Clinic, the teaching clinic of the University, is located in an adjacent building at 4110 Sorrento Valley Blvd. This building contains a professional medical clinic open to the public, an herbal medicine lab and a nutrition teaching kitchen. The teaching clinic also includes a botanical medicine lab, a teaching kitchen and a physical medicine room. In the clinic storage closet, students have access to medical models including, but not limited to: pelvic models (one male, one female), one female pectoral model (breast exam), and one cardio model (listening to different heart rhythms, arrhythmias, murmurs, etc.).
Accreditation Recognized by U.S. Department of Education: Bastyr University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The NWCCU is an independent, non-profit membership organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the regional authority on educational quality and institutional effectiveness of 162 higher education institutions in the seven-state Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (Bastyr University San Diego falls under NWCCU accreditation by extension of Bastyr’s main campus located in Washington state.)
The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
California Approval to Operate: Bastyr University is approved to operate an accredited institution by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) in the state of California. Approval to operate means the University maintains compliance with California state standards. Any person desiring information about the requirements of this status may reach BPPE directly via its contact page.
Mission and Vision: The Bastyr University mission and vision statements are as follows:
Mission: We educate future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences. Respecting the healing power of nature and recognizing that body, mind and spirit are intrinsically inseparable, we model an integrated approach to education, research and clinical service.
Vision: As the world's leading academic center for advancing and integrating knowledge in the natural health arts and sciences, Bastyr University will transform the health and well-being of the human community.
Educational Programs and Standard of Student Achievement: Bastyr University San Diego currently offers three degree programs, the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), the Master of Science in Nutrition for Wellness and Health Coaching (MSNW), and the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP). A description, the educational or student learning outcomes, program prerequisites and abilities, required courses and their descriptions, graduation requirements including total number of credits, post-graduate licensure information (for ND program only) and any other related information for each program offered are available here for each of the following degree programs:
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine
The naturopathic doctorate program requires a license before practicing. An applicant for a license as a naturopathic doctor shall file with the California Naturopathic Medicine Committee a written application on a form provided by the committee that shows, to the committee’s satisfaction, compliance with all of the following requirements:
(a) The applicant has not committed an act or crime that constitutes grounds for denial of a license under Section 480, and has complied with the requirements of Section 144.
(b) The applicant has received a degree in naturopathic medicine from an approved naturopathic medical school where the degree substantially meets the educational requirements in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 3623. (Sections refer to the state of California).
An applicant for licensure shall pass the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) or an equivalent approved by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners. In the absence of an examination approved by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, the committee may administer a substantially equivalent examination.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
The Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology requires a license before practicing. An applicant for a license as a LPCC shall file with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Bastyr University includes coursework that meets the statutory requirements for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) under Business and Professions Code section (BPC) 4999.32.
School Performance Fact Sheet: As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
The School Performance Fact Sheets are available on the Bastyr University website. Please contact your admissions advisor for more information.
Total Charges for a Period of Attendance:
| Naturopathic Medicine Program from September 19, 2024 to June 24, 2028 |
| Admissions Deposit |
$200 (one time) |
This $200 deposit is non-refundable and credited toward first quarter tuition |
Books, Supplies and
other equipment |
Year One: $ 3,800
Year Two: $ 1,350
Year Three: $ 1,350
Year Four: $ 250 |
Anatomy Lab Supplies ($150); medical equipment is required the first year ($1,200) |
| Tuition |
Year One: $ 41,985
Year Two: $ 46,910
Year Three: $ 55,482
Year Four: $ 44,570 |
Tuition is prorated upon withdrawal. Refer to refund schedule within this agreement. |
Student Tuition
Recover Fund Fee:1 |
Varies
(as of April 1, 2024 $0.00 for every $1,000 collected for State of California accordingly) |
Non-Refundable. Rate determined by state of California. This fee is collected by the University and submitted in full to the state on behalf of each student. |
| Other Required Fees: |
Student Activity Fee $140/year
University Technology Fee $300/year
Criminal Background Check: approximately $75 (one time)
NMSA Fee: $60/year
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These fees are collected by the University and reallocated in full to the applicable entities on behalf of each student. |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL CHARGES FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM INCLUDING TUITION, REQUIRED FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES. (Based on today’s rates): $197,237.00 |
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| Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program from July 8, 2024 to June 20, 2026 |
| Admissions Deposit |
$200 (one time) |
This $200 deposit is non-refundable and credited toward the first quarter tuition. |
| Books, Supplies and Other Equipment |
Year One: $1,170
Year Two: $ 780 |
Books |
| Tuition: |
Year One: $36,054
Year Two: $37,368.50 |
Tuition is prorated upon withdrawal. Refer to refund schedule within this agreement.
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| Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee:1 |
Varies
(as of April 1, 2024 $0.00 for every $1,000 collected for State of California accordingly)
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Non-Refundable. Rate determined by state of California. This fee is collected by the University and submitted in full to the state on behalf of each student.
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| Other Required Fees: |
Student Activity Fee $140/year
University Technology Fee $300/year
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These fees are collected by the University and reallocated in full to the Student Government Association on behalf of each student. |
ESTIMATED TOTAL CHARGES FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM INCLUDING TUITION, REQUIRED FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES. (Based on today’s rates): $78,202.50
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For an estimated schedule of total charges for the entire program, please further review the Financial Policies Section of the catalog or request the most recent Enrollment Agreement from your program advisor.
Graduate-level Transfer Credits and Advanced Standing Status: Applicants who have completed professional doctoral programs may be considered for advanced standing status. Applicants who have attended, but not graduated from, similar graduate or professional programs may receive transfer credit for individual courses but are not considered advanced standing candidates. For transfer consideration, credits must be earned from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the American Council on Education Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or from an institution accredited by CNME. Graduate and professional students must complete at least two-thirds of their credits at Bastyr University. Specific information regarding transfer and advanced standing status policies for the naturopathic medicine program is included here.
Experiential Learning: Graduate credit for experiential learning may be granted only when the learning experience takes place while the student is enrolled in a graduate program at Bastyr University. Graduate credit for experiential learning prior to the student’s entrance as a graduate student to the University will not be considered. Demonstrated proficiency from an experiential learning experience may include taking a challenge or competency exam. Those exams are governed by specific policies and procedures, which may be found elsewhere in this catalog.
Undergraduate credit may be granted for prior or current experiential learning and is limited to a maximum of 15 percent of the total credits required for that student to earn a bachelor’s degree. Undergraduates may also take a challenge or competency exam to demonstrate proficiency in a specific subject, according to parameters set forth in this catalog.
All requests for experiential learning credit are processed through the registrar’s office and evaluated by the department chair or program director as well as the faculty member responsible for teaching the subject matter for which experiential learning credit is being requested. If credit is denied for prior experiential learning, that decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Transfer or Articulation Agreements: Bastyr University has not entered into any articulation or transfer agreements with any other college or university in association with the two programs offered at Bastyr University San Diego.
International Students: To be eligible for enrollment at Bastyr University, all international student applicants must submit an application, application fee, letters of recommendation (if needed), documentation of sufficient funds, an evaluation sent from a foreign credential evaluation service, a copy of their passport and a current photograph.
International students must enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students and comply with all related immigration policies for the F-1 Student Visas. Each student is responsible for their own visa and all related immigration fees.
Federal laws require that international students maintain adequate health insurance while attending Bastyr University. All admitted F-1 students are required to purchase coverage through Bastyr University or submit a waiver form providing documentation of comparable insurance coverage valid in the United States for the duration of their study. International students are not eligible for federal student aid.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants who speak English as an additional language are required to submit official exam results outlined in the section Applicants Whose First Language is Not English. English proficiency is required as all courses at Bastyr University are taught in English. Official transcripts from any college or university outside the United States must be translated and evaluated, course-by-course, by an independent evaluation service. There is a charge for this evaluation. The service will forward the evaluated transcript to Bastyr University at the applicant’s request.
Admissions Policies: Additional Bastyr University admissions policies can be found in the General Admissions section of the catalog.
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION: The transferability of credits you earn at Bastyr University is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the credits or degree you earn in the educational program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Bastyr University to determine if your credits or degree will transfer.
Financial Aid: Bastyr University participates in the full range of state and federal student financial aid programs. Student eligibility is determined following the state and federal regulations that apply to each particular aid program. Graduate students primarily rely on federal educational loan programs, including Federal Direct unsubsidized Stafford and Graduate PLUS loans. Students seeking financial assistance must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For more information on Bastyr University financial aid services at Bastyr University visit: Bastyr.edu/admissions/financial-aid.
If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student receives federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitle to the moneys not paid from federal financial aid funds.
Mandatory Disclosures: The University distributes as required the following federal and state disclosures.
- Annual Security Report
- Annual Fire Safety Report
- Copyright Infringement Policy and Sanctions
- FERPA
- Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention
- Penalties for Drug Law Violations
- Student Body Diversity
- Textbook Information
- Availability of Disability Services
- Refund, Withdrawal, and R2T4 Policy
- Retention Rates
- Voter Registration Information
In addition, other required information and disclosures are available on our main website here.
Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policies: Bastyr University maintains a refund schedule in keeping with federal refund requirements for students withdrawing from school. You have the right to cancel your agreement for a program of instruction, without any tuition penalty, or tuition obligation, through attendance at the first class session or the seventh calendar day after enrollment, whichever is later. After the end of the cancellation period, you also have the right to stop school at any time; and you have the right to receive a pro rata refund of both tuition and financial aid if you have completed 60 percent or less of the scheduled days in the current payment period in your program. After the 60 percent point, you may not receive any refund. A table outlining this refund schedule can be found here.
Tuition Credit for Withdrawal from the Term (all courses dropped) is prorated and credited to a student’s account for courses dropped within the first 6 weeks (Week 6) from the start of the term (see Withdrawal Tuition Credit Schedule). No refund starting day 43. The credit is calculated from the last day of attendance.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF):
The following information regarding the Student Tuition Recovery Fund is disclosed to students in accordance with the California Private Postsecondary Education:
The state of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834. P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818; (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
- The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.
- You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120-day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120-day period before the program was discontinued.
- You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
- The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
- The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs.
- You have been awarded restitution, a refund or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
- You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
In the event that an eligible student should need to submit an Application for Student Tuition Recover Fund, the application can be found here. For further information or instructions contact:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834
P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Website Address: www.bppe.ca.gov
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897
(916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897
Email: bppe@dca.ca.gov
Note: Effective April 1, 2024, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate has changed from two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges to zero dollars and no cents ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000).
Library: The Bastyr University Library system comprises a vital multimedia collection focusing on the natural health arts and sciences. The library serves locations in Kenmore and Seattle, Washington and San Diego, California.
Scholarly resources include databases, e-journals, anatomy models, DVDs and a specialized print collection. Library staff — experts in medical resources and in the subject areas of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine — promote intellectual curiosity by encouraging questions and inquiry. Students in all programs receive focused information literacy instruction in research-oriented classes and individual sessions tailored to their needs. The California campus library offers a suite of clinical resources equivalent to all Bastyr University locations.
Students access electronic resources on-and-off campus through the Bastyr University Library website. The library provides a comprehensive electronic suite of conventional and natural medicine databases, journals and medical books. Further, the library participates in DOCLINE, the NIH/National Library of Medicine’s automated article request and referral system. The DOCLINE system provides efficient document delivery service among libraries in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM), of which the Bastyr University is part. Using this system, Bastyr librarians can retrieve articles for students at all locations.
Retention of Student Records: Because of its nature, size and purpose, the University must gather and maintain a great deal of information about its enrolled students, much of which is of a sensitive and personal nature. Therefore, it is essential that the University have an effective student record-keeping system, which achieves an effective balance between the students’ right to privacy and the University’s need to use the same information in carrying out its basic educational mission. The purpose of these policies is to ensure that balance. Those persons responsible for implementation are expected to carry out their responsibilities in a sensitive manner, with responsiveness to students, openness to colleagues with a reasonable need-to-know, and firmness with inquirers lacking access privileges.
Academic and disciplinary records are kept separate. Transcripts of a student’s academic record shall contain no notation of any disciplinary action except for suspension or dismissal. Special precautions shall be exercised to ensure that information from disciplinary or counseling files is not revealed to unauthorized persons. Provision shall be made for periodic review and routine destruction of inactive disciplinary records by offices maintaining such records. No records shall be kept that reflect a student’s political, ideological or spiritual beliefs or associations unless such information is voluntarily disclosed by the student as part of the student’s admissions application essay.
Bastyr University maintains records of the name, address, email address, and telephone number of each student who is enrolled in an educational program.
Bastyr University maintains for each student granted a degree or certificate permanent records of all of the following:
- The degree or certificate granted and the date on which that degree or certificate was granted
- The courses and units on which the certificate or degree was based, and the grades earned by the student in each of those courses
The registrar’s office maintains and retains records according to the recommendations set forth by the American Association of Collegiate Registrar’s and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). In keeping with those recommendations, student records are purged upon graduation or withdrawal from Bastyr University, the remaining of those records are kept for at least five or more years.
For additional information regarding student records, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), please see the FERPA section of the Department of Education.
Career Services: Career Services is a resource for both students and alumni, providing a variety of services and resources to help them reach their career goals. This includes one-on-one career coaching, workshops and resources on career development topics such as resume writing, interviewing skills, job searching, networking, and more, events featuring guest speakers and alumni, networking events, and Bastyr Careers, a job board for students and alumni that provides access to over 1,000 employers and hundreds of active job postings each academic year. In addition to job search support, Career Services also provides support for students with entrepreneurial goals with relevant educational events and resources for establishing and growing a practice or business.
Housing: Students attending Bastyr University San Diego are responsible to obtain their own housing. The university does not have dormitory facilities under its control. The University does maintain an “off campus housing board” on the housing page of the website. Property owners in the area will intermittently post available housing on that site, so students are encouraged to review that page when seeking housing opportunities.
According to PayScale.com, the cost of living in San Diego is similar to other major cities in California, which is approximately 30 percent higher than the national average. To better understand the difference in cost of living between your city and San Diego, please compare using PayScale’s Cost of Living Calculator.
Housing varies widely depending on type, size and location. The approximate cost of shared housing within a 5-mile radius from campus begins at $900/month, not-shared housing begins at $2,200/month. To identify the price of housing that meets your needs, please consult any number of online websites, like Craigslist, Apartments.com, or Rentals.com.
Student Services: The following are additional services offered to students:
Academic Advising Program
The advising program is an essential part of Bastyr University. Advisors are advocates and mentors who provide support, encouragement and guidance so that the students may develop self-confidence and good self-assessment tools useful in evaluating their academic and personal goals.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
It is the policy of Bastyr University to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding students and applicants with disabilities. Under these laws, no qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services, programs and activities of Bastyr University. In carrying out the University’s policy regarding students and applicants with disabilities, we recognize that disabilities include mobility, sensory, health, psychological, and learning disabilities, and we will make efforts to provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations for these disabilities to the extent it is readily achievable to do so.
Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages are not permitted either on campus or on clinic grounds, except where a state (WA or CA as appropriate) alcohol permit has been obtained and approval has been received from the man-ager of administration and facilities. As prescribed by state law, it is illegal to sell alcohol without a permit and no one under the age of 21 is permitted to consume alcohol.
Bastyr University is committed to providing an environment for teaching and learning that is not impeded by the presence of illicit drugs or alcohol. In compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, all students and employees of the University are notified of the following:
The unlawful possession, use and distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on the University campuses or during University-sponsored events or activities are prohibited.
Students and employees who are found to be in violation of this prohibition may be subject to arrest and conviction under the applicable criminal laws of local municipalities, the state or the United States. Conviction can result in sanctions including probation, fines and imprisonment.
Students who are found to be in violation of this stated prohibition are subject to discipline in accordance with the student code of conduct. The University reserves the right to dismiss any student whose substance abuse continues and/or who refuses assessment and/or treatment. Confidentiality will be respected. Other sanctions may include disciplinary probation.
Students should be aware that it is dangerous to use and abuse drugs and alcohol, and that many illnesses and deaths have been medically related to the use and abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol.
The University has declared itself to be a drug and alcohol-free work and educational environment.
The University educates students in a variety of ways on the effects of the usage of alcohol and other drugs. All students in the naturopathic medicine, the acupuncture and Oriental medicine and the master’s-level nutrition programs are required to take the Addictions and Disorders course. Bachelor of Science nutrition students will receive information on drug and alcohol use/abuse in required support group meetings.
Counseling, as well as information on rehabilitation and preventive education programs, can be obtained through the University’s teaching clinic. The University stresses the importance of early intervention and is committed to assisting students in seeking appropriate avenues of assessment and treatment for substance abuse.
Commencement
Bastyr conducts a graduation ceremony each June. Students expecting to graduate must file a graduation application with the Office of the Registrar by the deadline published. The graduation ceremony is planned by the Office of Student Affairs.
Counseling Center
The mission of the Counseling Center is to help students maintain balance in their lives by providing a confidential and caring environment that will promote the identification and resolution of emotional issues that interfere with effective spiritual, intellectual, social or physical functioning. There is personal counseling available on-campus.
Lactation Room
The Lactation room is room 223 located on the second floor of building 4106. For information and access, please contact Student Services in San Diego.
Lockers
Lockers are available for rental. Students must either renew or empty their lockers by the end of spring quarter each year.
Title IX
The Bastyr University Civil Rights Policies and the Equity Resolution Process are available on MyBU. You will also find a link there to make a report of a concern or possible violation of the policies. The Title IX Coordinator is Susan Weider, and the Deputy Coordinator is Nicole Moreno.
Tutoring
The Tutoring Center, located in room 129, organizes and offers tutoring sessions in which faculty-approved student tutors provide help to students in all course areas of the curriculum. Tutoring is provided free of charge to all currently enrolled Bastyr students.
Tutoring Options: Individual tutoring, small group tutoring, organized tutorials in anatomy, physiology, writing and other subjects and audio taping and note-taking programs.
There are several ways to find a tutor. Students can go to the Tutoring Services page on MyBU, which is located under the Student Affairs menu, and make their request directly with the tutor.
Tutors are students who are eligible to participate in the Federal Work Study program, have successfully completed the class and who have been approved by the faculty. The Tutoring Office is always looking for qualified tutors to share their knowledge. If you are interested in being a tutor, please email or stop by the Tutoring Office.
Faculty: The San Diego area has many universities and colleges that support a rich educational community and offer opportunities to attract experienced and competent faculty. Drawing full- and part-time faculty from these rich educational environments, Bastyr University has brought together creative teachers in a variety of disciplines with a committed group of naturopathic doctors, scientists, nutritionists and psychologists as active participants in the students’ educational experience.
The University’s employment standards for faculty recruitment give priority to individuals with both teaching experience and terminal degrees in the areas they teach.
Teaching is the primary obligation of the Bastyr faculty. Faculty members are strongly encouraged to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge through active participation in continuing education and faculty development activities. Teaching effectiveness is evaluated regularly, primarily through student course assessments, peer evaluation, portfolio development and a comprehensive supervisor evaluation process. Faculty members serve on a variety of University committees and meet regularly as a faculty assembly to discuss issues of mutual importance.
The following is a list of the faculty instructing students at Bastyr University San Diego:
Aspiras, Desiree, MA, LMFT
Adjunct Faculty, Counseling and Health Psychology
MA, University of San Diego, 2016.
2018-
Barrientos, José
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2021.
2023-
Boucher, Zachary, ND
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2020.
2022-
Case, Bradford, ND, DC
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016; DC, National College of Chiropractic.
2019-
Chen, Shanshan, MS, PhD
Associate Professor, Nutrition and Exercise Science
MS, University of Massachusetts, 2012.
2016-
Clark, Brianna, ND
Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition and Exercise Science
ND, Bastyr University, 2019.
2023-
Dodge, Christian, ND, MA
Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2002; MA, Stanford University, 1998.
2002-
Drouin, Andrea, MA
Adjunct Faculty, Counseling and Healthy Psychology
MA, University of San Diego, 2015.
2019-
Falquier, Sabrina, MD
Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition and Exercise Science
MD, New York Medical College, 2001.
2023-
Farrelly, Christopher, ND
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2018.
2018-
Gruska, Janis, ND
Associate Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1991.
2016-
Hardison, Joy, MD, MPH
Adjunct Faculty, Basic Sciences
MD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2009; MPH, University of Minnesota, 2009.
2016-
Hampton, Marlene, ND
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2016.
2019-
Hope, Cynthia, ND
Associate Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2013.
2013-
Jackson, Andrew, ND
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine, Basic Sciences
ND, Bastyr University, 2016.
2018-
Khamba, Baljit, ND, M.PH
Associate Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine; 2009, M.PH, Lakehead University, 2006.
2017-
Kim, David, MA, LMFT
Adjunct Faculty, Counseling and Health Psychology
MA, University of San Diego, 2016.
2022-
Konjkavfard, Eyesun, DC
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Medicine
DC, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 2015.
2016-
Lin, Nan, MD, PhD
Professor, Nutrition and Basic Sciences
MD, Peking University Health Science Center, 1996; PhD, University of Mississippi, 2004.
2012-
Love, Rebecca, DVM
Professor, Basic Sciences
DVM, Washington State University, 1987.
1997-
Martzen, Mark, PhD
Professor, Basic Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies
PhD, University of South Dakota School of Medicine, 1986.
2005-
Messner, Don, PhD
Professor, Basic Sciences
PhD, University of Washington, 1986.
2007-
Murphy, Melissa, PhD
Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Exercise Science, Basic Sciences
PhD, Rutgers University, 2017.
2017-
Norton, Emma, ND
Associate Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2003.
2015-
Pfeuffer, Jennifer, PsyD
Assistant Professor, Counseling and Health Psychology
PsyD, Carlow University, 2016.
2018-
Piper, Jennifer, PsyD
Adjunct Faculty, Counseling and Health Psychology
PsyD, California School of Professional Psychology, 2015.
2018-
Pizzorno, Joseph, ND
Adjunct Faculty, President Emeritus, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1975.
1978-
Portera-Perry, Lisa, DC
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Medicine
DC, Southern California University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, 1985.
2013-
Roth, Maya, ND
Assistant Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2007.
2015-
Rubenstien, Joshua, ND
Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2004
2005
Sanchez, Jose A, MS
Adjunct Faculty, Basic Sciences
MS, San Diego State University, 2008.
2015-
Sarter, Barbara, PhD, RN
Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
PhD, RN, New York University, 1984.
2013-
Schaefer, John, DC
Adjunct Faculty, Basic Sciences
DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1985.
2022-
Schwaiger, Timothy, ND
Associate Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, 1999.
2018-
Shaw, Elizabeth, MS, RD, CLT, CPT
Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition and Exercise Science
MS, Northern Illinois University, 2010.
2018-
Shuttleworth, Sylvie, PhD
Professor, Counseling and Health Psychology
PhD, California School of Professional Psychology, 2005.
2014-
Simon, Andrew J., ND
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2013.
2016-
Sizemore, Max T., PhD
Associate Professor, Basic Sciences
PhD, University of Washington, 2010.
2015 -
Sweeney, Dawn, ND
Adjunct Faculty, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2022
2023-
Taverniti, Jessica, PsyD
Adjunct Faculty, Counseling and Health Psychology
PsyD, California School of Professional Psychology, 2013.
2019-
Thomas, Kathleen, MA, APCC, NCC
Adjunct Faculty, Counseling and Health Psychology
MA, University of San Diego, 2016.
2019-
Vassighi, Nazanin, ND
Associate Professor, Naturopathic Medicine
ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2010.
2015-
Weeks-Torres, Tiffany, ND
Associate Professor, Botanical Medicine
ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2006.
2013-
Woldseth, Hayley, MS, CNS
Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition and Exercise Science
MS, Bastyr University, 2021
2022-
Yang, Jiang, PhD
Adjunct Faculty, Counseling and Health Psychology
PhD, University of San Diego, 2019.
2019-
Yarnell, Eric, ND, RH (AHG)
Adjunct Faculty, Botanical Medicine, Herbal Sciences, Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 1996.
2002-
Yasuda, Gregory T., ND
Associate Professor, Physical Medicine
ND, Bastyr University, 2003.
2009-
Attendance Policy: Bastyr University’s academic policies regarding attendance can be found here.
Leave of Absence: If a student wishes to stop attending Bastyr University for a period of up to one year and intends to return to their current program of study, they must submit a leave of absence request form to the registrar. A student who stops attending classes and fails to apply for a leave of absence will be considered withdrawn from the University.
All students are required to complete an exit interview with their deans or department/ program chairs prior to taking a leave of absence. Deans or department/program chairs may set conditions to which a student must comply before they are allowed to return to the University. All financial aid recipients are encouraged to schedule an exit interview with a financial aid advisor to be informed of their rights and responsibilities during the leave period. A student on leave is still required to meet any grade remediation (e.g., PC and I grades) deadlines during their leave of absence.
An additional year of leave may be approved by the department chair, dean or dean’s designee. The student must submit, within the initial leave period, a letter indicating reasons why a one-year extension is necessary. If a student’s leave is extended beyond one year, they may be required to complete the graduation requirements in the catalog for the year they plan to return. After more than two academic years of absence, a student will be considered withdrawn and must reapply for admission to the University. Upon re-admittance, the student will be required to complete the graduation requirements for the re-entry year.
A student who does not return after their initial one-year absence and has not requested an extension will be considered as having withdrawn from the University. If that student wishes to return at a later date, they will be required to reapply for admission and may need to meet subsequent degree completion requirements. If reapplication is made, previous course content will be evaluated and may be considered incomplete or outdated according to current standards.
A student who wishes to return must submit a letter to the Office of the Registrar within the approved leave period confirming their intent at least 60 days prior to the start of the quarter in which a student intends to enroll. All returns from leaves of absence are contingent on obtaining approval from the student’s department chair, dean or dean’s designee, whose decision is final.
Student Probation and Dismissal: Bastyr University’s academic policies regarding academic standing, probation, suspension and dismissal can be found here.
Student Rights and Procedure for Addressing Grievances: See the Bastyr University Student Handbook accessible on MyBU as well as our external website: http://www.bastyr.edu/student-life/current-students
Complaints: Current students are encouraged to utilize the complaint process established by Bastyr University, as published in the Student Handbook on the University's intranet MyBU. Prospective students who wish to make a complaint should contact Susan Weider, dean of students, at (425) 602-3000.
If you are a California student, we recommend the use of the internal process first; however, this is not required, and you may contact the Bureau for Private Post-secondary Education (BPPE) to file a complaint at any time. A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau's Internet website www.bppe.ca.gov.
If you are a non-California resident, you may also contact NC-SARA or your home state agency to file a complaint, depending on your home state's student complaint process. For your convenience, Bastyr University has created a current list outlining each state's complaint process.
Active U.S. military service members, veterans and their family members may access the Department of Defense's Postsecondary Education Complaint System.
BPPE Contact Information: Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at:
1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834
P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Website Address: www.bppe.ca.gov
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897
(916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897
Email: bppe@dca.ca.gov