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Student Affairs

What You Need to Know

Overview

The mission of the Department of Student Affairs is to provide services and co-curricular opportunities that promote intellectual, emotional, physical, personal, professional, and leadership development, while educating students on their rights and responsibilities as members of Parker.
 
The Department of Student Affairs includes the Offices of Administrative Services, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Success and Retention, Student Programs and Traditions, Counseling Services, Career Services and Athletics and Recreation, and the Student Senate.

 

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is revised and distributed each year by the Department of Student Affairs. Each student is individually responsible for knowledge of current policies, regulations and procedures as contained in the Student Handbook, the Catalog, and other documents of the University.

Student Affairs Calendar

Services

Graduation Activities - August 2018

College of Chiropractic Commencement - Saturday, December 8th, at Irving Bible Church. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. 

College of Health Sciences and College of Business & Technology Commencement - Saturday, December 8th, at Irving Bible Church. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m.


 
 

New Student Orientation

“Orientation is the best opportunity for Parker University to introduce a strong learning environment, build the foundations for academic success, welcome students to campus, promote student interactions with their cohort, and convey the values and traditions of their new university.”

Click for more information on the new student orientation.

 

Career Services

The Department of Student Affairs compiles and maintains a list of off-campus job opportunities, both part-time and full-time. Frequently, businesses will call the college seeking full-time and part-time employees.  For more information on these opportunities or Career Services, please contact Krichey02@parker.edu.

 

Student Success

The Office of Student Success is dedicated to ensuring that you, the student, have the necessary supports – both inside and outside of the classroom – to fully realize your potential at Parker University. By supporting you when you face obstacles associated with adjusting to your chosen program, the Office of Student Success assists you in making connections with Parker.

For more information please email Alaina Mount at amount@parker.edu.

 

International Student Office

The International Student Advisor assists international students and maintains files of the required and necessary documents and is located in the Enrollment Department.
 
 
 

Health Insurance

Parker University does not offer student health insurance. Students interested in purchasing health insurance can contact the following agents to get quotes on individual plans and to get information on plans available through the state for which some students may qualify:  

Agent Larry Blackmon with US Health Advisors www.ushagent.com/larryeblackmon  972-217-0987 

or

Agent Mary Miller at 817-820-8160.

Also, please visit The Health Insurance Marketplace for information on affordable health insurance options for which you may qualify.

 

 

Licensure and State Boards

Please consult the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards for information and requirements for chiropractic state board licensure. Persons interested in state board licensure information should contact the governing board for the area in which he/she wishes to practice.
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