Doctorè Development Tutoring Center (DDC) and Other Tutoring Resources

Sonoran University offers a variety of tutoring resources to support students across all academic programs.

Peer tutors are available through the DDC for most didactic courses in the ND program.  The center is staffed by current students in excellent academic standing who are committed to helping their peers succeed.

Other online tutoring resources are available for students enrolled in online programs. All tutoring resources are overseen by the Student Success and Retention Manager and are provided at no cost to currently enrolled students.

Tutoring sessions are available in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats. Tutors and tutoring resources can assist with course-specific content, study strategies, time management, and other skills that help students successfully navigate the academic demands of their programs.

Our mission is to foster a supportive learning environment that empowers students to strengthen their academic skills and prepare for success as future healthcare professionals.

For more information, please email tutoring@sonoran.edu or visit the Student Tutoring Resource page on MySonoran

NPLEX and Board Review Courses -

(ND Students)

The Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination (NPLEX) is administered by the North American of Naturopathic Examiners twice each year, typically in February and July/August. Current examination dates, eligibility requirements, and additional information can be obtained from the NABNE website or on Mysonoran. 

ND Students are required to take the NPLEX I exam at the first offering immediately following completion of the Basic Sciences curriculum (quarter 7) to be able to continue in the program and enter the clinic. Licensing exam review classes are coordinated by the Academic Coordinator. Schedules will be posted as soon as they are available.

Licensure requirements vary by jurisdiction and may change at any time at the discretion of state or territorial licensing boards. While the College of Naturopathic Medicine routinely reviews and updates Sonoran University's Professional Licensing Disclosure webpage, students are responsible for verifying current licensure requirements with the appropriate regulatory authority. Sonoran University's Professional Licensing Disclosure webpage is available at the following link: Naturopathic Scope | Naturopathic Medicine | State License.

Honors Tracks

The Honors Tracks are the first of their kind in the field of naturopathic medical education. These competitive year-long focused areas of clinical study increase students’ knowledge, skills, confidence, and postgraduate opportunities. All Honors Tracks have core learning components, additional selective scholarship, and experiential components. Each Honors Track has its own specific proficiencies and patient contact requirements. In addition, all Honors Track students take an advanced topic selective in clinical care, where they learn to critically appraise evidence-based medical research under the guidance of clinical faculty. To be considered for Honors Tracks, students must apply after entering the clinical training component of their program and have a student record free of any academic dishonesty warnings and/or Code of Conduct violations of any kind. Successful completion of an Honors Track is recognized with a certificate, notation on the student’s transcript, and at graduation.