COVID-19 Information and Resources

Please click on COVID-19 Testing to see the CDC's latest COVID-19 Testing Protocol. 

COVID-19 Testing Sites

GoGetTested.com- Free Testing with no requirements just indicate you have no insurance when scheduling, scheduling on the website, results in 48-96 hours, those who test positive receive a medical consultation from a provider

MD Medical Clinics

Schedule Online Appointment: They will send you a text with link - fill out paperwork, take picture of your DL, and your Insurance card.

Drive Thru: You have to wait, but once you get tested, you will receive the results within 20 minutes. The Doctor comes to the car with your results and talks to you.

Locations

• MD Family Highway 30 - 1200 Woodhaven Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
• MD Family Clinic- 9991 Marsh Ln. #100 Dallas, TX 75220
• MD Family Clinic Irving Heights- 1111 S Irving Heights Dr, Irving, TX 75060
• MD Family Clinic- 9709 Bruton Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
• MD Kids Pediatrics Saner- 3201 W. Saner Ave. Dallas, TX 75233
• Clinicas Mi Doctor Seminary- 4200 South Fwy. #106, Fort Worth, TX 76115
• Clinicas Mi Doctor Lewisville- 701 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067

For additional information on COVID-19 Testings, you can visit  Project Unity.

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.

Questions about Orientation can be directed to Annjeanette Tyson, Director of Student Programs and Traditions at annjeanettetyson@parker.edu. 

The Office of Student Success and Retention

The office of Student Success and Retention 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 and Retention assists you in making connections with support services and resources such as individual success coaching sessions and disability services.

If you are enrolled in the DC program, please email Dr. Gordon Newell, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at gnewell@parker.edu.

If you are enrolled in the CHS/CBT/GEN ED programs, please email Trudy Vazquez, Coordinator of Student Success at trudyvazquez@parker.edu

To learn more about Disability Services, please email Ravan Anderson, Coordinator of Inclusion and Accessibility at ravananderson@parker.edu

Health Insurance

Parker University does not provide student health insurance. 

Students interested in purchasing health insurance can contact the following independent agent to get quotes on individual plans and to get information on plans available through the state for which some students may qualify:  

Larry Blackmon, licensed agent: 972-217-0987 www.ushagent.com/larryeblackmon  or https://www.healthinsurancehelper.net/

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

CampusCare Telehealth Plan 

As a Parker University student, you automatically become enrolled in a telehealth discount plan through CampusCare as part of your student fees. With this plan students, spouses, and dependent children receive 24/7 access to speak to a physician via phone or video for a consultation. Prescription services are provided as needed. There is no copay required. Students also receive 24/7 access to counseling at no charge and discounts on prescriptions, vision, dental and alternative medicine. See the explanation of benefits for more information. 

Students can visit MyBenefitsWork or download the MyBenefitsWork Mobile app to register themselves as well as spouses and dependent children. You will need to use the Member ID and Group Number provided in the email you received to register.  A member card will be mailed to the address you provide at enrollment.

Students still living at home may register parents and siblings still in the household for no additional charge at Parker University Family Registration.

This form is only for parents and siblings in your household. This form is not for adding spouses and dependent children. These need to be added in the account you create when you register.

NOTE: This is not considered a health insurance plan, does not provide any benefits for outside providers, and does not affect any current insurance plans you may have. 

Answers to most other questions can be found in the information provided when you register.

If you have any questions you may contact a customer service representative at 1-800-800-8304 Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time. If you cannot resolve your issue with customer service please e-mail AskStudentAffairs@parker.edu.

Pregnancy and Parenting

Parker University recognizes the importance of balancing the family and academic needs of new parents and provides support for  students who are anticipating the birth or adoption of a child. Parker extends this support to parents expecting a baby, to parents who are adopting a child, to parents through surrogacy, and to parents nursing their infants.

Parker University prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law, including discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, in the administration of its programs and activities.  Parker will neither require nor prohibit leaves of absence for pregnancy or childbirth. In addition, Parker will reasonably accommodate its students, including pregnant students, so that they may continue to make progress toward the completion of their degree. 

Students seeking accommodation for pregnancy or parenting should contact:

Alaina Mount, MS

Associate Provost of University Compliance &

Dean of Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator

Email: amount@parker.edu

Phone: (214) 353-6514

Any student who believes that they have not been treated equitably under the provisions of this policy may file a grievance with Title IX Office by clicking HERE, through the Student Non-Academic Grievance Procedure.