Graduation Information

Graduation Information

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Graduation Application

The Graduation Application must be completed during the student's 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, February 27, 2026
  • 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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April 2026 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: Texas Trust Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Wy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 

  • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • Ceremony Start: 10:00 a.m.
  • Graduate Rehearsal & Regalia Distribution (Mandatory for all graduates): 7:30 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.

  

Commencement Ceremony Registration

Register to participate in the commencement ceremony by clicking on the following link: 

 

Future Graduation Dates

  • August 8, 2026 Location: Concord Church  6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 
  • December 5, 2026 Location: Concord Church  6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 

Additional Information for Graduates

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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 indicate the branch of the military in which you served and confirm whether you are comfortable with this recognition when submitting your Commencement Ceremony RSVP & Registration Form.

 

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

 

Doctor of Chiropractic Graduation Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

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

  • Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
  • 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.

 

Family Presenter Registration (Doctor of Chiropractic Graduates Only)

DC Graduates who have a family member holding a terminal degree in the healing arts may request that individual to present their diploma during the commencement ceremony. To do so, doctoral graduates must complete the registration form using the link below.

The registration form must be submitted by the doctoral graduate. An email address for the designated presenter is required, as all ceremony-related instructions will be sent directly to the presenter as well as the graduate.

The deadline to register a family presenter is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Click here for DC Family Presenter Registration Form

Graduation Photos

Graduation Headshot Photos:

  • 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:

  • (Please note: These sessions are only for students who could not attend a prior session — No Retakes Allowed.)

2/19/2026

Thursday

2pm-5pm

April Graduation Headshots  Click here to sign-up for a session on Feb. 19th or 20th  

2/20/2026

Friday

9am-12pm

April Graduation Headshots  Click here to sign-up for a session on Feb. 19th or 20th  

4/9/2026

Thursday

9am-12pm

April Graduation Headshots  Click here for April 9th Makeup Session 

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 Distribution

***Regalia will be distributed at the graduation rehearsal.

***Doctor of Chiropractic Regalia (gown and hood) is rented and must be returned at the conclusion of the ceremony.

***Failure to return Doctor of Chiropractic rental gown and hood may result in an $800 charge to your student account.