Parker University

We're proud of our position within the vibrant health care market. With 35 private practice partnerships and integrated clinical curriculum with the Veterans Affairs Hospital, we firmly advocate the importance of serving the community and advancing our practice of evidence-based teachings. Our research institute works to bring our findings and advancements to the mainstream through international recognition and collaboration. We move health care forward through community and a firm foundation in science.

Parker students are ambitious, compassionate, energetic, and also prepared. Prepared for their career, and to become industry leaders. Prepared with precise techniques and knowledge only gained with real-world experience. They are prepared beyond the required, the expected, the ordinary. Our students aren’t just prepared-they are Parker Prepared.

Parker University, rich in its chiropractic tradition, strives to be the leading health and wellness education resource in the world. “Our uppermost consideration: Never allow the quantity of students to endanger the quality of their education. We are not the oldest college, and do not look to be the largest. We only want to be the best.”

Parker University, built upon the legacy of its flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program, has established itself as a leading comprehensive institution. Parker University provides students, patients, and wellness professionals with the knowledge and healthcare experiences to realize their full potential through a dedicated focus on education, research, and service.

Parker University equips its graduates in health sciences, technology, business, and education communities to establish trends in health and wellness through its certificate, associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Parker University provides an innovative, learning-centered experience for students through a comprehensive curriculum, highly respected faculty, and family-oriented campus environment.

Parker University seeks to build a culture of research aimed at generating new information and knowledge, enhancing student learning experiences, and improving institutional effectiveness. The institution supports campus and external research initiatives, promotes collaborative efforts, and communicates the results of discovery to those we serve.

For knowledge beyond the degree, Parker University offers opportunities for continual education and peer networking, affording industry professionals’ exposure to renowned leaders in their fields and the latest developments and advancements in our professions. These opportunities provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to serve their communities and flourish in their respective careers.

Parker University provides many unique opportunities for learning outside the classroom, recognizing there’s much more to education than academics. The purpose of the Department of Student Affairs is to deliver and advocate an experience that supports and enables students to achieve high standards in education and develops leadership skills.

Parker students are highly involved in a variety of extracurricular activities that enable them to expand their leadership, communication, and technical skills while continuing to grow and develop as a person. Student government, professional student organizations, special interest clubs, technique clubs, and other activities provide students with a truly well-rounded education. Students who become active on a high level make significant contributions to their profession, both during their university years and after they graduate.

One commonality among Parker University students is that they love to stay active, fit, relaxed, and live life to the fullest. The Standard Process Student Activity Center features a weight room, cardio center, full gymnasium, study lounges, computers, and a game room with table tennis, billiards, foosball, and various video games.

The Parker University Athletic and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of intramural activities throughout the year, culminating in the annual Chiro Games where teams from chiropractic schools nationwide gather to compete in the spirit of fun and friendship. Parker University also offers a wide range of development resources, including career counseling, mental health counseling, tutoring, and Student Assistance so students can make the most of their educational experience.