Graduation Application

The Graduation Application must be completed during the students' last term of enrollment. This application is used for the following purposes:

  • Initiate the degree Audit process for graduation eligibility
  • Commencement participation and to be listed in the program
  • Spelling of the name on the diploma issued to the student

 

All students are required to complete the application regardless of their plans to attend the in-person commencement ceremony.

  • Application Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025
  • All students must complete a Graduation Application for each program they are completing — even if you do not plan to attend the in-person commencement ceremony.
  • Application Link: Graduation Application (must be logged in to my.parker.edu)
  • A graduation application fee is required for all programs, except the Doctor of Chiropractic, as it is already included in the DC program fees.
  • Questions? Email askregistrar@parker.edu

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December 2025 Commencement Ceremony

If you need further assistance or have questions related to the commencement ceremony, please email AskStudentAffairs@parker.edu.

Commencement Ceremony: All Programs

Location: Toyota Music Factory, 316 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039

  • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • Ceremony Start: 10:00 a.m.
  • Graduate Rehearsal (Mandatory for all graduates): 8:00 a.m.
  • Doors Open for Guests: 9:00 a.m.
  • Seating: Open seating — no tickets required.
  • Dress Code:  Business casual attire is suggested for students and guests.

 

Live Stream: The ceremony will be streamed live on the Parker University YouTube Channel.  Feel free to share this link with friends and family who cannot attend in person.


Future Graduation Dates

 

 

  • TBD

Additional Information for Graduates

If you need further assistance or have questions please email AskStudentAffairs@parker.edu 


Class Rings & Graduation Announcements

The following optional merchandise may be ordered directly from our graduation vendor's website by clicking on the following link: Click here to order Class Rings & Optional Merchandise

  • Graduation Announcements
  • Customized Thank You Cards & Personal Notes
  • Appreciation Certificates to honor those who have supported you throughout your education.

 


Military Recognition

We are proud to honor our veterans and active-duty graduates with a military honor cord and commemorative coin.
Please complete the Military Recognition Form to indicate the branch of the military in which you served and to confirm whether you are comfortable with this recognition.

 


Doctor of Chiropractic Graduation Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

The Graduation Luncheon & Awards Ceremony is for Tri 10 Doctor of Chiropractic students only.

  • Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 Noon
  • Location: Standard Process Student Activity Center
  • Seating: This event is limited to two (2) guests per student
  • Live Stream: There is no live stream for this event.

 


 

Career Services Graduation Survey

The University annually tracks graduates career outcomes for accreditation purposes.

 

Office of Career Services Phone: 972-438-6932 EXT 7154
Email: askcareerservices@parker.edu

 

 

Graduation Photos

Graduation Headshot Photos:

  • Sign-Up Link: Photo Sign-Up
  • Graduation headshots will be used in the ceremony slideshow.
  • Professional dress is required.
  • Photos will be taken in both professional dress and cap & gown.
  • If you’d like to order additional prints, you may arrange this directly with the photographer.

 

Location: Alumni Lounge, 1st Floor, East Building

Photo Session Schedule:

  • Monday, Oct 20: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct 21: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct 22: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct 23: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct 24: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

Non-Local Students Only:
A make-up session will be available for students not living in the DFW area on Thursday, December 11th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The sign-up link for this session will be released in December.


(Please note: this session is only for students who could not attend a prior session — not for retakes.)

 


Commencement Ceremony Photos

Additional photos will be taken at the commencement ceremony when graduates are receiving their diploma, as well as when they exit the stage.  Order information for these photos will be sent to all graduates directly from the photographer.

 

***Regalia will be available for pickup during the Graduation Headshot Photo Sessions (no signup required for regalia pickup) and at the graduation ceremony.***

***Doctor of Chiropractic Student Regalia (gown and hood) is rented and must be returned at the conclusion of the ceremony. Failure to return it may result in an $800 charge to your student account.***