Campus & Apothecary Shoppe
5005 S. Macadam Ave.
Portland, OR 97239
Campus & Shoppe Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST
Phone
(800) 487-8839
503-244-0726
Business Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Academic Partnership Program
Create pathways. Improve outcomes. Expand opportunity.
This program helps your institution offer smoother transfer experiences for students, reducing credit loss, increasing retention, and opening doors to advanced degrees. As a partner, you’ll collaborate with ACHS to align curriculum, co-promote programs, and give students more affordable, flexible academic options.
Key Benefits for Academic Institutions
Clear Student-Centered Transfer Pathways
- Course Equivalency Mapping to reduce redundancy and ensure smooth credit transfers
- Guaranteed Admission for students who meet defined credit and GPA thresholds
- Reverse Transfer Options for eligible students to complete associate degrees while continuing on toward a bachelor’s
Enrollment & Retention Boosters
- Scholarships for Transfer Students (e.g., $1,000 for eligible applicants)
- Dual Enrollment or Bridge Programs to let students complete final credits at both institutions
- Support students in moving forward efficiently, without unnecessary delays or extra expenses.
Institutional Visibility & Co-Marketing
- Co-branded outreach to students via email, academic advising materials, and events
- Recognition as a formal academic pathway partner on ACHS’s website and student resources
Ongoing Collaboration
- Curriculum Alignment Meetings to update equivalencies as programs evolve
- Data Sharing (aggregate, anonymous) to track student outcomes like GPA, retention, and graduation
Do You Qualify to Be an Academic Pathway Partner?
You’re likely a good fit if your institution:
Programs
Offers associate, bachelor’s, or certificate programs aligned with integrative health, wellness, nutrition, or healthcare
Students
Have students interested in continuing their education in flexible, online, or specialized pathways
Transparency
Is open to transparent course mapping and curriculum review
Collaboration
Can commit to cross-promotional efforts and academic advisor collaboration
Pathways
Supports transfer scholarships, dual enrollment, or reverse transfer structures
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