2024-2025 Student Handbook

2024–2025

STUDENT HANDBOOK

PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2024-2025*

PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC (COLLEGE)

Palmer College Foundation, Inc., doing business as

Palmer College of Chiropractic

1000 Brady Street

Davenport, IA 52803

(800) 722-2586

(563) 884-5000

Palmer College Foundation, Inc., doing business as

Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida

4777 City Center Parkway

Port Orange, FL 32129

(866) 890-5498

Palmer College of Chiropractic West

San Jose, California

90 E. Tasman Drive San

Jose, CA 95134

(866) 303-7939

(408) 944-6000

Palmer College of Chiropractic Website: www.palmer.edu

This handbook is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a contract between

the College and its students, either individually or collectively. Refer to the “Reservation of

Rights” below.

*RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Palmer College of Chiropractic reserves the right, without notice, to modify its requirements for

admission or graduation; to change the arrangements or content of its courses and the

instructional materials used, or to alter any regulation affecting the student body; to refuse

admission or readmission to any student at any time, or to dismiss any student at any time,

should it be in the interest of the College, or of the student, to do so. The College also reserves

the same right as to any other material in this handbook.

Please refer to the Palmer College of Chiropractic website, www.palmer.edu, for the most

current information.

This version of the Student Handbook for Palmer College of Chiropractic also can be found on

our website: www.palmer.edu.

Issued for January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Throughout this Handbook as a matter of convenience and consistency, the above

corporate and tradenames will be more generally referred to as Palmer College of

Chiropractic, Palmer College or the College unless denoting a particular campus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC ............................................................................. 7

HISTORY ...................................................................................................................... 7

IDENTITY STATEMENT FOR DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC ............................ 7

CHIROPRACTIC PILLARS ......................................................................................... 7

MISSION ....................................................................................................................... 7

VISION .......................................................................................................................... 7

VALUES ........................................................................................................................................ 7

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ................................................................................................ 8

PRACTICE PARADIGM ...................................................................................................... 8

THE PALMER EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES .......................................................... 9

THE FIVE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF THE COLLEGE ........................................... 11

DIRECTION 1: STUDENT LEARNING ..................................................................... 11

DIRECTION 2: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY ............................................................. 11

DIRECTION 3: SERVICE .................................................................................................... 11

DIRECTION 4: RESOURCES AND SUPPORT ............................................................... 11

DIRECTION 5: ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH RESEARCH ................. 11

COLLEGE ACCREDITATION ..................................................................................................... 12

COMPLIANCE, ETHICS AND INTEGRITY .................................................................... 14

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................... 14

INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES ....................................................................................... 14

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE TRAINING ....................................................................... 14

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ............................................................................... 15

STUDENT CODE OF ETHICS ........................................................................................... 16

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS REGARDING THIS CODE ........................................ 16

PREAMBLE ................................................................................................................... 16

PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................... 16

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY CODE ............................................................................. 17

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION ............................................................................................. 40

REPORT A COMPLAINT ............................................................................................ 40

REPORT CONTENT AND ANONYMITY ................................................................. 41

QUICK LINKS FOR ASSISTANCE ............................................................................ 41

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCESSES ............................................................... 42

RECORDKEEPING ...................................................................................................... 42

CONFIDENTIALITY .................................................................................................... 42

RETALIATION ............................................................................................................. 42

REPORTING FALSE CLAIMS .................................................................................... 43

COLLEGE RESPONSE ................................................................................................ 43

COLLEGE INVESTIGATIONS ................................................................................... 43

NON-COLLEGE INVESTIGATIONS ......................................................................... 43

VIOLATION OF LAW AND COLLEGE POLICIES .................................................. 43

DISCIPLINARY ACTION ............................................................................................ 44

REPORT A COMPLAINT TO THE STATE BOARD OR COMMISSION ............... 44

STUDENT AFFAIRS ................................................................................................................... 45

GENERAL STUDENT LIFE INFORMATION ............................................................ 45

SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................................................................................... 49

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ........................................................................................ 56

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS .................................................................. 57

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS .................................................................................................. 60

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC DEGREE MISSION STATEMENT ............................ 60

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC DEGREE OFFERED ON PALMER’S MAIN CAMPUS 60

CLINIC CAPSTONE PROGRAMS .............................................................................. 62

ACADEMIC POLICIES ...................................................................................................... 63

COURSE REMEDIATION ........................................................................................... 64

RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................................................... 65

CREDIT BY EXAMINATIONS ................................................................................... 65

GRADE CHANGES ...................................................................................................... 66

GRADE POINT AVERAGE ...................................................................................................... 66

GRADE REPORTS ....................................................................................................... 66

ADD/DROP COURSES ................................................................................................ 66

DEFINITION OF A CREDIT HOUR ........................................................................... 67

COURSE PREREQUISITES AND MAINTENANCE ................................................. 67

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) FOR RECIPIENTS

OF FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................... 67

ACADEMIC CREDIT LOAD ...................................................................................... 70

LENGTH OF TIME ALLOWED TO COMPLETE

ACADEMIC COURSE OF STUDY ............................................................................. 71

ACADEMIC STANDING .................................................................................................... 71

COURSE AUDIT .......................................................................................................... 73

NON-DEGREE STUDENTS–APPLICABLE TO THE UNDERGRADUATE

STUDIES PROGRAMS ONLY ............................................................................................... 73

CLINIC PROCEDURES ............................................................................................... 73

CLINICAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS ............................................................ 74

TRANSFER STUDENTS/ADVANCED STANDING ...................................................... 74

COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY ........................................................................ 77

PROGRAM CANCELLATION .................................................................................... 77

TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION TO, CONTINUATION IN,

AND GRADUATION FROM THE DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM .... 77

PROCEDURE TO REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO MEET

REQUIRED TECHNICAL STANDARDS ........................................................................ 78

STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN TECHNIQUE AND PHYSIOTHERAPY

LABORATORY/PRACTICUM SETTINGS ................................................................. 78

ATTENDANCE ............................................................................................................ 79

MILITARY ACTIVE-DUTY NOTIFICATION ................................................................. 80

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE .................................................................... 81

READMISSION ............................................................................................................ 81

EXAMINATION STATEMENT/EXAMINATION GUIDELINES ............................. 82

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE CONFLICTS .............................................................. 83

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ........................................................................................... 83

POSTING OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INFORMATION–FERPA ................... 83

COLLEGE HONORS ................................................................................................... 84

GRADUATION ..................................................................................................................... 84

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 84

GRADUATION HONORS ............................................................................................ 85

DIPLOMA PRESENTATION ................................................................................................ 86

NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINER (NBCE)

EXAM ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................... 87

STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS ............................................................................. 88

FINANCIAL PLANNING .................................................................................................. 89

SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS ........................................................................................ 89

TUITION AND FEES ......................................................................................................... 90

TUITION DELINQUENCY AND DEFERMENT ....................................................... 91

TUITION REFUNDS .................................................................................................... 93

TITLE IV DEFAULT RATES ................................................................................................. 97

TUITION—DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC (D.C.) PROGRAM ............................... 97

ESTIMATED COST OF BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT PER ACADEMIC TERM (D.C.

PROGRAM) .................................................................................................................. 98

NON-REFUNDABLE FEES (D.C. PROGRAM) ......................................................... 98

FEES APPLICABLE TO ALL PROGRAMS ................................................................ 99

TUITION—BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM ................................. 99

CHECKS ........................................................................................................................ 99

LIBRARY FINES .......................................................................................................... 99

FINES AND CHARGES ............................................................................................... 99

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY ............................................................................... 100

COMMITMENT ............................................................................................................ 100

AVAILABLE INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 100

CRIME REPORTING .................................................................................................... 100

CAMPUS SECURITY ................................................................................................... 100

PALMER ALERT .................................................................................................................. 102

REPORTING A MISSING STUDENT ......................................................................... 102

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PREVENTION AND REPORTING RESOURCES .......... 102

EMERGENCY INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 104

EMERGENCY NUMBERS ........................................................................................... 104

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES ............................................................... 104

SEVERE WEATHER ............................................................................................................ 106

FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................. 107

MAIN CAMPUS FACILITIES ............................................................................................ 107

FLORIDA CAMPUS FACILITIES ..................................................................................... 111

WEST CAMPUS FACILITIES ............................................................................................ 112

TRIMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................... 114

MAIN CAMPUS AND FLORIDA CAMPUS ............................................................... 114

QUARTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR – FLORIDA CAMPUS ...................................... 117

ACADEMIC CALENDAR – WEST CAMPUS ................................................................. 119

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................... 121

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP .................................................................................................... 121

COLLEGE MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. 121

MAIN CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................... 122

WEST CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................... 123

FLORIDA CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................. 123

FLORIDA CAMPUS MAP ................................................................................................. 124

MAIN CAMPUS MAP ........................................................................................................ 125

WEST CAMPUS MAP ........................................................................................................ 126

MAIN CAMPUS DIRECTORY ................................................................................................. 127

PALMER FLORIDA DIRECTORY ........................................................................................... 131

PALMER WEST DIRECTORY .................................................................................................. 134

PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC

HISTORY

The history of chiropractic education began at the Palmer School of Chiropractic, started by

the profession’s founder, Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer. The science, art and philosophy of

chiropractic evolved from D.D. Palmer’s years of independent research and study of human

health and disease. Following the successful application of his knowledge to initial patients

in 1895, he shared his findings with others. The first classes of the Palmer School and Cure

(later known as the Palmer Infirmary and Chiropractic Institute, the Palmer School of

Chiropractic and, finally, Palmer College of Chiropractic) were held in 1897. Palmer is

chiropractic’s founding college and is known throughout the profession as The

Fountainhead. For more detailed information visit the website at www.palmer.edu.

IDENTITY STATEMENT FOR DOCTORS OF

CHIROPRACTIC

The primary care professional for spinal health and well-being.

CHIROPRACTIC PILLARS

Doctors of Chiropractic:

• Integrate evidence, clinical experience, and patient values and preferences

• Deliver expert chiropractic adjustments, manipulation and other manual treatments

• Embody a tradition of caring, effectiveness and patient satisfaction

• Collaborate and coordinate care with other health professionals

• Enhance patient quality of life and performance

• Promote vitality, wellness and patient empowerment

• Improve quality of life without drugs or surgery

• Offer readily accessible care

MISSION

The mission of Palmer College of Chiropractic is to promote learning, deliver health

care, engage our communities and advance knowledge through research.

VISION

Palmer College of Chiropractic strives to be The Trusted Leader in Chiropractic Education®.

VALUES

The Values of the Palmer College community reflect the science, art and philosophy of

chiropractic.

• Academic excellence

• Business acumen

• Collaboration

• Clinical excellence

• Communication

• Community health

• Critical thinking

• Diversity

• Evidence-based chiropractic practice

• Heritage and tradition

• Justice, ethics and integrity

• Life-long learning

• Student success

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Chiropractic is a science, art and philosophy. The philosophy of chiropractic is built upon the

constructs of vitalism, holism, conservatism, naturalism and rationalism. It provides context for

the application of science and art.

Health is a state of optimal physical, emotional and social well-being. Central to the philosophy

of chiropractic is the principle that life is intelligent. This innate intelligence strives to maintain

a state of health through adaptation mechanisms. The nervous system is recognized as an avenue

for these self-regulating processes. Interference with neurological function can impede these

mechanisms, disrupt homeostatic balance and adversely impact health. Chiropractic posits that

subluxation of the spinal column and other articulations can affect nervous system function and

the expression of health, which may result in symptoms, infirmity and disease.

The understanding of the subluxation complex continues to progress from D.D. Palmer’s early

writings about misalignment of vertebrae and other articulating structures to include additional

anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, chemical and biopsychosocial factors.

PRACTICE PARADIGM

Chiropractic focuses on neurological and musculoskeletal integrity, and aims to favorably impact

health and well-being, relieve pain and infirmity, enhance performance, and improve quality of

life without drugs or surgery.

The Doctor of Chiropractic is a primary care provider for the prevention, diagnosis and

conservative management of spine-related disorders and associated locomotor conditions.

Serving the patient’s best interest in a professional and ethical manner, the Doctor of

Chiropractic employs experience and the best available evidence to make clinical decisions,

deliver care and manage identified health concerns and conditions. In addition, Doctor of

Chiropractic comply with the laws and regulations governing chiropractic practice in the

applicable jurisdiction, including documentation, coding and billing practices.

The practice of chiropractic includes clinically necessary:

• Assessments of a patient’s health status, needs, concerns and conditions by obtaining a

case-appropriate history and physical examination, and by acquiring necessary imaging,

laboratory or diagnostic studies;

• Consideration of axial (spine) and appendicular (extremity) structure and function,

including subluxation, and the status of contiguous muscular and neural systems by

means of physical evaluation, imaging and/or special test procedures;

• Patient-centered management consistent with the obtained history, clinical information

and diagnoses;

• Care coordination accomplished through goal-oriented management plans that include

treatment recommendations intended to favorably influence outcomes, prognosis, risks,

behaviors and lifestyle;

• Administration of manual therapeutic procedures such as chiropractic adjustment,

manipulation, mobilization or soft tissue techniques—as indicated by the history and

clinical examination;

• Use of complimentary measures, such as passive modalities, active exercise and

rehabilitation, nutritional counseling and supplementation, bracing, strapping and

orthoses, and other procedures allowed under respective chiropractic practice acts; and

• Promotion of health, wellness and disease prevention by evaluating relevant indicators

and risk factors, and by providing care directed at mitigating health risks and

encouraging healthy lifestyles.

THE PALMER EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES

The following is a statement of educational principles held by Palmer College of Chiropractic,

which is comprised of three campuses in:

Main campus

Davenport, Iowa

Branch campuses

Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida

Port Orange, Florida

Palmer College of Chiropractic

San Jose, California

Palmer College of Chiropractic recognizes the need to maintain an optimum learning

environment through a sustained commitment to excellence and continual improvement.

The following reconfirms Palmer’s role as an innovative, dynamic and exciting

community of diverse learners and scholars.

Palmer College embraces the philosophy that life is intelligent and that the human

body possesses an inherent potential to maintain itself in a natural state of homeostasis

through its innate/inborn intelligence. Moreover, the science of chiropractic

emphasizes the relationship between structure and function, primarily that between

the spinal column and the nervous system. Implicit within this statement is the

significance of the nervous system to health and the effect of the subluxation complex

upon the nervous system and, therefore, the body.

Palmer College is a learning community. The College is dedicated to developing,

sustaining and refining a vertically and horizontally integrated chirocentric

curriculum where excellence in teaching and learning is realized throughout the

academic and the clinical experience. As the premier institution of chiropractic

education, Palmer College is dedicated to offering students an exceptional education

through a curriculum that is dynamic in nature. Palmer College encourages students

to be health-care professionals who make a difference in the community and in the

world because they have learned to observe, think, question, imagine, serve and speak

out based on the ethics they embrace and the education they have acquired. Palmer

College exists to serve students and to promote student growth and development.

Palmer College encourages its students to become life-long learners. Students

interact with administrators, faculty, staff and alumni, exposing them to the

excitement of learning and discovery.

Through persistent professional leadership and competency development, students learn to

appreciate and understand the complexity and diversity of human communities and the

world in which we live and work. As Doctors of Chiropractic, they will have high

expectations of their own efforts and they will see learning as extending far beyond the

classroom and clinic to their life responsibilities as health-care professionals. Palmer

College is dedicated to teaching students how to learn.

Palmer College expects faculty to be effective teachers, productive scholars and

focused academicians. The three are inextricably intertwined. Effective teaching over a

career can only be maintained through productive scholarship. In its various forms,

scholarship enhances excellence in the classroom and the clinic. Focused academicians,

demonstrating mastery of a chosen field, inspire student learning. At Palmer, the faculty are

competent academicians who pursue teaching as one type of scholarship. Having creative

scholars who teach and teachers who are creative scholars fosters a learning atmosphere

that is unique in chiropractic education.

Palmer College is committed to developing the finest chiropractic clinicians. Students are

encouraged to focus on wellness promotion, health assessment, diagnosis and the

chiropractic management of the patient’s health-care needs. Palmer succeeds because its

graduates are inspired by a broader vision using the knowledge and abilities they’ve

acquired to form values and to serve the common good. Students train their minds,

sensibilities and abilities for a lifetime of critical, independent thought and commitment to

personal, professional and community service.

Palmer College is committed to the advancement of the chiropractic profession. The

College community of administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and students are

encouraged to communicate and collaborate with others in the profession. The

exchange of ideas and synergistic effect of collaborations leads to greater

accomplishments for the profession than would be possible through individual efforts.

The College is dedicated to advancing awareness and appreciation of chiropractic and

chiropractic education around the world by the most efficient and effective means.

Palmer College is dedicated to the welfare and success of its students. Through the

Palmer learning experience, students are prepared to develop and refine:

• Lifelong learning skills and habits

• Critical thinking skills

• Written, verbal and listening communication skills

• Leadership qualities and management skills

• A sense of service to patients, the profession and the community

• A consistent application of ethics in their practice of chiropractic

• An ability to make substantive contributions to the interdisciplinary health care

environment

• An ability to make a contribution to the development of a rational system of

“wellness” health care

• An ability to apply evidence-based reasoning in determining the needs of their

patients

• An ability to be successful in current and emerging business management and

reimbursement systems

THE FIVE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

OF THE COLLEGE

DIRECTION 1: STUDENT LEARNING

Provide high-quality, chiropractic-focused academic and clinical research programs for

diverse health care settings.

DIRECTION 2: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY

Model and provide chiropractic health care that is evidence-based and integrates patient

values and clinician experience.

DIRECTION 3: SERVICE

Promote campus engagement, community service and professional participation.

DIRECTION 4: RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

Ensure and manage resources and processes in support of College programs and initiatives.

DIRECTION 5: ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH

RESEARCH

Improve human health by advancing knowledge through research.

COLLEGE ACCREDITATION

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s campuses in

Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida, is awarded programmatic

accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 Via Linda, Ste. 103, PMB

3642, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Phone: (480) 443-8877, website: www.cce-usa.org.

Palmer College of Chiropractic’s campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and

Port Orange, Florida, are regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The

Commission can be reached by mail at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL

60604-1411 or by phone at (800) 621-7440.

The College is approved for the education of veterans under Title 38 of the United States

Code, by the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction of Veterans Affairs, and by the

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the Veterans Administration of the United States.

The College is approved by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service for the

education of non-immigrant students.

The College’s Main campus is exempt from State of Iowa registration requirements under

Iowa Code Section 261B.11(1) (f); however, the College has voluntarily registered the

Davenport, Iowa, campus with the Iowa College Student Aid Commission as part of the

Commission-approved interstate reciprocity agreement application process. Any questions a

student may have regarding this handbook may be directed to: Department of Accreditation &

Licensure, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803 or (563) 884-5586.

Palmer College of Chiropractic is approved by the National Council for State Authorization

Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) which allows the College to do business in the current

SARA-member states and the District of Columbia. SARA enables the College to offer

distance education in the member states. In addition, participation in this organization

and individual state authorizations allows Palmer students to take part in supervised field

experiences in 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Port Orange, Florida, campus is licensed by the Commission

for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information

regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines

Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 or by phone at (888) 224-6684.

The Palmer West Campus is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary

Education. Any questions a student may have regarding this handbook that have not been

satisfactorily answered by the San Jose campus may be directed to the Bureau for Private

Postsecondary Education at 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834 or

P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0181. Phone (916) 574-8900 or

fax (916) 263-1897.

Palmer College of Chiropractic is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a

petition within the preceding five years, and has not had a petition filed against it in

bankruptcy court in the past five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of

the United States Bankruptcy Code.

The job classification codes at the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Doctor of

Chiropractic degree program are 29-1010 and 29-1011.

COMPLIANCE, ETHICS AND INTEGRITY

As members of the Palmer community, students have a shared responsibility to support the

College’s mission and reputation by holding themselves and others to the highest standards of

lawful and ethical conduct.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE

The Office of Compliance promotes and supports a work and educational environment which

reflects the College’s commitment to maintain the highest level of integrity and ethical standards

in conducting its operations. As members of the Palmer community, students have a shared

responsibility to support this commitment and the College’s reputation by holding themselves

and others to these high standards.

INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

The College’s Board of Trustees delegates to the Administration the authority to develop,

institute and enforce institutional policies and processes to govern the College’s operations.

These Institutional Policies apply to the Davenport, Iowa; Port Orange, Florida; and San Jose,

California, campuses. The Institutional Policies may be accessed on the Student Portal or online

at: https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/institutional-policies/.

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE TRAINING

Compliance training is a critical element of the College's compliance program to foster a strong

compliance culture. Compliance training must be completed annually during the College’s

specified training period. Training may be different each year to reflect necessary updates.

Students will be notified by the Registrar via email announcing the dates during which training

must be completed for the current year.

Students are expected to demonstrate integrity and professional and ethical conduct while

utilizing training resources provided by the College to evidence completion of the assigned

required courses.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The College is committed to establishing and maintaining a work and education environment

free of any form of discrimination or harassment and does not tolerate discrimination or

harassment of or by its employees (including faculty), students, patients or anyone associated

with or conducting business with the College.

The College prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment, admissions or in

educational practices, programs, services or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship

status, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetics, marital or registered domestic

partner status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran

and military status or other legally protected status.

Equal employment opportunity applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,

layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, training, professional development, and

all other terms and conditions of employment. Equal opportunity also applies to admissions,

orientation, student employment, housing, academic and student programs, discipline and all

other terms and conditions of admissions, enrollment and educational practices.

Reporting Discrimination or Harassment

For more information or to file a complaint, refer to the College’s Equal Opportunity Policy,

Notice of Nondiscrimination, or Report a Compliant, which are online at

https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/report-a-complaint/.

Reporting Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment,

Sexual Violence or any other Sexual Misconduct

The College’s nondiscrimination practices in employment, admissions or in educational

practices, programs, services or activities include conduct prohibited by Title IX of the

Education Amendments of 1972 and 2020. For more information, or to file a complaint, contact

the College’s Title IX Coordinator or deputies or refer to Report Sexual Misconduct at

https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/sexual- misconduct-prevention-and-

response/.

Information regarding sexual misconduct awareness, prevention and response may be accessed

online at https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of- compliance/sexual-misconduct-prevention-

and-response/

STUDENT CODE OF ETHICS

The Student Code of Ethics (Code) contains the policies, rules, processes, procedures and

guidelines implemented by Palmer College of Chiropractic (College) regarding student conduct.

This information is very important to each student, and it is advised that students read

through each section carefully. Any questions or concerns about this Code should be directed

to the Coordinator for the Administration of the Code or his or her designee.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS REGARDING THIS

CODE

The College reserves the right, without notice, to modify its policies, rules, processes,

procedures and/or guidelines; to change the content of this Code or to alter any other

regulation affecting the student body; to place a student on interim suspension with or

without filing a charge of misconduct; to remove a student on an emergency basis from its

educational programs and activities whether the disciplinary processes are underway or not;

or to impose discipline up to and including dismissal of any student at any time should it be

in the interest of the College, or of the student, to do so.

PREAMBLE

The Student Code of Ethics (“Code”) is not intended to interfere with other applicable laws,

policies or regulations that relate to ethical conduct. This Code should be interpreted as being

in concert with rather than in conflict with other laws, policies and regulations whenever

possible.

Students, as a condition of admission and continuation in the Doctor of Chiropractic

Program, agree to abide by the Code. Students further agree to abide by all College

regulations contained in the Catalog, Student Handbook, other publications and notices

placed on official College bulletin boards, its portal, digital monitors, the Palmer app

and/or website or disseminated via mail, email or other means. This includes students

who reside in College premises; participate in preceptorships; and participate in any

College programs on or off College premises.

Students also are expected to abide by local, state and federal laws. The College assumes its

students will conduct themselves as responsible citizens. The College, therefore, reserves the

right to dismiss any student at any time, should it be in the best interest of the College or the

student to do so. It is the personal responsibility of every student to respect the rights of

others and to conduct themselves with integrity.

PURPOSE

The intent of this Code is to ensure that students neither lose their rights nor escape

the responsibilities of citizenship. Students enrolled at the College must be guided by

the highest standards of ethical conduct. They are expected to demonstrate professional

qualities when dealing with persons in the College community, chiropractic patients, College

visitors, other individuals associated with or conducting business with the College and with

the general public.

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY CODE

Criminal or civil court process, procedure and rules of evidence do not apply under this

Student Disciplinary Code.

Article I: Definitions

The term “advisor” refers to any one person chosen by the Respondent or Filer to

advise during any formal hearing, unless service in this capacity would reasonably

conflict with the fair application of the process as determined by the Coordinator

(or designee).

The term “club” or “organization” refers to any number of persons who have

complied with the formal requirements for College recognition.

The term “College” refers to the entire unit of Palmer College of Chiropractic,

including operations on the Main Campus; the West Campus; and the Florida Campus.

The term “consent” (affirmative consent) refers to the standard in the determination

by a preponderance of the evidence of whether consent was given by each party

involved in any sexual activity. For the complete definition refer to the College’s

Sexual Misconduct Handbooks which are online at: https://www. palmer.edu/about-

us/office-of-compliance/sexual-misconduct-policy-and- procedure-handbook/.

The term “coordinator” and “deputies” refers to the employees designated and

authorized by the College to be responsible for the administration of the Code and its

processes. References to the Coordinator throughout this Handbook may also

include individuals assigned specific tasks by the Coordinator.

The term “designated College Appeal official” refers to the College official

authorized to make the final appeals decision.

The term “College official” refers to any person employed by the College

performing assigned administrative or professional responsibilities.

The term “College premises” refers to all land, buildings, facilities and other

property in the possession of, owned, used or controlled by the College, including

adjacent streets, alleys, sidewalks and parking lots within the parameters.

The term “Employee” refers to individuals employed by the College who are

administrators, staff and faculty with the exception of those faculty members who

are governed by separate collective bargaining agreements or faculty handbooks.

10.

The term “faculty member” is defined by the collective bargaining agreement or

faculty handbook applicable to the individual faculty member employed on one of

the College’s campuses.

11.

The term “Filer” refers to any member of the College community who submits a

charge alleging ethical misconduct.

12.

The term “Hearing Panel” refers to persons authorized to decide if ethical misconduct

has been established and, if appropriate, what sanctions shall be imposed.

13.

The term “identification” refers to any means of proving a person’s identity.

14.

The term “may” is used in the permissive sense.

15.

The term “member of the College community” refers to any person who is a

student, faculty member, College official, Security Officer, College employee

or member of any other organization or club recognized officially by the

College. A person’s status in a particular situation shall be determined by the

Coordinator or his/her designee.

16.

The term “more likely than not” means that the evidence, as a whole, shows that

the fact sought to be established is more probable than not. This is the standard of

proof used in deciding all disciplinary cases within the Student Code of Ethics.

17.

The term “misconduct” refers to ethical misconduct listed in Article VI.

18.

The term “policy” refers to the written regulations of the College as found in,

but not limited to, the Student Handbook, College Catalog and other College

publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards including

its newsletters, portal, digital monitors, Palmer app and website.

19.

The term “presumption of innocence” means the Respondent is not responsible

for the alleged misconduct until a determination of responsibility is made at the

conclusion of the Formal Hearing Process.

20.

The term “Respondent” refers to any student, College-recognized organization

or club which has been charged with ethical misconduct.

21.

The term “shall” is used in the imperative sense.

22.

The term “student” refers to all persons taking courses at the College, either full-

time or part-time, pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional studies.

Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Student Code of Ethics, who

are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing

relationship with the College or who have been notified of their acceptance for

admission are considered “students” as are persons who are living in College-

owned and/or operated residences, although not enrolled in the institution.

Students who violate the Code can expect prompt and deliberate adjudication,

whether or not they choose to be present or remain at the College. Furthermore,

individuals who are not currently attending the College remain subject to

decisions made within the disciplinary process upon re-enrollment for conduct

that occurred during any period of attendance.

23.

The term “witness” refers to someone who has personal knowledge of the

incident at issue. Witnesses may have no other role in the hearing process, such

as an advisor, and should be present only during their opportunity to provide

information and answer questions.

Article II: Authority and Duties of the Coordinator

A. The Coordinator who administers the Code and its processes shall determine

who hears and decides charges of misconduct.

B. The Coordinator shall have the following duties, which are not all-inclusive:

Assist members of the College community with filing charges of misconduct.

Assist students charged with misconduct.

Determine whether a charge of misconduct may be disposed of informally on

a basis acceptable to the College.

Determine whether conduct will be investigated.

Determine whether a charge of misconduct will be processed under the Code

or if it will be submitted to the jurisdiction of another appropriate process

recognized by the College.

Facilitate meeting(s) between the Filer and Respondent, if any.

Maintain the file of all original documents submitted under the Code involving

the processing of charges of misconduct.

Challenge members of the Hearing Panel as to bias against or for the

Respondent or Filer, and if there is bias, proceed to empanel an unbiased

replacement.

Oversee the procedures set forth in Articles IX and X.

10.

Halt the procedures set forth in Articles IX and X if the process is not being

followed. This right of the Coordinator may be exercised without question.

The Coordinator may call a meeting of College officials to resolve any

problems or concerns and then may restart the process.

11.

Provide final interpretations regarding the Code, subject to approval by

College officials.

12.

Amend the Code and develop policies, procedures and forms for the

administration of the Code, subject to approval by College officials.

Article III: Jurisdiction of the Student Code of Ethics

A. The Code shall apply to conduct that occurs on College premises or at College-

sponsored or College-related activities or service functions on or off College

premises or at non-College activities on or off College premises that adversely

affects the College Community and/or the pursuit of its objectives and/or triggers

the College’s responsibilities under College policies or law. This includes online

activities.

B. Each student shall be responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application

for admission through the awarding of a degree, even though conduct may occur

before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and

during periods between terms of actual enrollment (and even if their conduct is not

discovered until after a grade or degree is awarded).

C. The Code shall apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws from

school while a disciplinary matter is pending.

D. The Code shall also apply to conduct occurring online such as harassment delivered

by email or acts of bullying or discrimination posted in video form or on gossip sites.

E. Students must also be aware that information posted to blogs, webpages, social

networking sites such as Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook, or other online

postings are in the public sphere, and are not private. These postings can subject

a student to a charge of misconduct if information posted online relates to,

supports or constitutes misconduct. The College does not regularly monitor

online activities but may take action if and when such information is discovered.

Article IV: Differences Between This Student Code of

Ethics and Legal Processes

A. Internal Administrative Process

This Code does not mirror criminal or civil legal processes. This

Handbook is administrative, not legal. Therefore, rules of law, evidence

and criminal/ civil procedure do not apply and will not be utilized, with

minor exceptions as specified in this Handbook.

While the activities covered by the laws of the larger community and those

covered by College rules may overlap, it is important to note that the

community’s laws and the College’s rules operate independently and that

they do not substitute for each other.

Proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with misconduct

that potentially violates both the criminal law and this Code (that is, if both

possible violations result from the same factual situation) without regard

to the pendency of civil or criminal litigation.

B. When Proceedings May Occur

The College may pursue enforcement of its own rules whether or not

legal proceedings are underway or in prospect and may use information

from third party sources (such as law enforcement agencies and the

courts) to determine whether College rules have been broken.

Proceedings under this Code may be carried out prior to,

simultaneously with, or following a civil or criminal proceedings at

the discretion of the Coordinator.

C. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

The Coordinator will cooperate with law enforcement in order that this Code does

not interfere with the integrity or timing of a criminal investigation. At the request

of law enforcement, the College may temporarily defer the fact-gathering portion

of its investigation.

D. Legal Determinations

Neither law enforcement’s determination of whether or not to arrest or prosecute a

student nor the outcome of any criminal prosecution are determinative of whether

or not ethical misconduct has been proven under the Code. The College cannot

and does not determine whether a crime has been committed beyond a reasonable

doubt. That can only be done through the legal process.

Determinations made or sanctions/discipline imposed under this Code shall

not be subject to change solely because criminal charges arising out of the

same facts giving rise to a charge of ethical misconduct were dismissed,

reduced or resolved in favor of or against a student.

E. Special Considerations

When a student is charged by federal, state or local authorities with a

violation of law, the College will not request or agree to special

consideration for that individual because of his or her status as a student. If

the alleged offense is also being processed under this Code, the College may

advise legal authorities of the existence of the Code and of how such matters

are typically handled within the College community.

Article V: Reporting Violations of Local, State or Federal Law

Students are expected to abide by local, state and federal laws. Any student who has been

convicted of; pled guilty to; did not contest; forfeited bail; or was granted a deferred judgment to

any criminal conduct under law or ordinance shall notify the College.

Such notification shall be made in writing to the Office of Compliance online at http://

www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/student-code-of-ethics/ or to any of the

following individuals within five calendar days of the aforementioned events:

MAIN CAMPUS

Michael Tunning, D.C., M.S., Dean of Programs

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 884-5865

michael.tunning@palmer.edu

PALMER FLORIDA

Jason Brewer, Dean of Students

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 763-2783

jason.brewer@palmer.edu

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

This notification requirement excludes only minor traffic violations. Failure to promptly report

may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

The institution may refer any student found in violation of local, state or federal law for

prosecution. Any student referred for prosecution may be subject to legal action in addition to

disciplinary action initiated by the institution. Such legal action may include criminal charges that

can limit an individual’s ability to obtain a license to practice chiropractic in certain states.

Article VI: Misconduct – Rules and Regulations

Any student found responsible for committing, or attempting to commit, misconduct is subject

to discipline up to and including dismissal. The headings (such as A. Alcohol and Drugs)

appearing in Article VI are for convenience only and are not a part of the Code and do not in

any way limit or amplify the term “misconduct.” Misconduct may include any of the following,

in whole or in part, which is not intended to be an exhaustive list:

Part I. General

A. Alcohol and Drugs

1. Use, possession, manufacturing or distribution of drugs or abuse including,

but not limited to, solvents; hallucinogens; narcotics; depressants; stimulants;

or other controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law.

2. Use, possession, manufacturing or distribution of alcoholic beverages, except

as expressly permitted by law and College regulations, or public intoxication.

3. Providing alcoholic beverages, in any circumstance, to be used by, possessed

by or distributed to any person under 21 years of age.

4. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances.

5. Any other violation of the College’s Drug and Alcohol Use Policy.

6. Reporting to class under the influence or discovered to be under the influence

of alcohol, controlled substances, or other drugs of abuse during the work/

school day.

7. Reporting to class under the influence of prescription and/or non-prescription

medications which may threaten or endanger the health, safety and/or well-

being of any member of the College community.

B. Collegiality

1. Failing to treat individuals with the courtesy and respect that students, staff,

faculty or any other individual associated with or conducting business with

the College should reasonably expect.

2. Failing to regard and refer to all peers and College employees with honor,

giving credit where it is due.

C. Compliance

1. Failing to comply or to comply in a timely manner with the directives of the

College, College officials, College security or law enforcement officers acting

in performance of their duties.

2. Failure to identify oneself when requested to do so by a College official or

purposely restricting visibility to College issued identification badges.

3. Failing to respond and/or communicate in a timely manner with the College,

College officials, College security or law enforcement officers acting in

performance of their duties.

D. Dishonesty

Acts of dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Cheating, which includes, but is not limited to:

a. Knowingly assisting another student in committing an act of cheating; or

other forms of academic dishonesty.

b. Use or possession of any unauthorized assistance or sources

in taking quizzes, tests or examinations.

c. Unauthorized collaboration on homework, projects or other assignments.

d. Use of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing

papers, preparing reports, solving problems or carrying out other

assignments.

e. The acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material

belonging to the College, a member of the College, faculty and/or staff

or any other person or group affiliated with the College.

f. Engaging in any behavior specifically prohibited by a faculty member in

the course syllabus or class discussion.

2. Plagiarism, which includes, but is not limited to:

a. Submitting examinations, themes, reports, drawings, laboratory notes,

undocumented quotations, computer-processed materials or other

materials as one’s own work when such work has been prepared by

another person.

b. The use—by paraphrase or direct quotation—of the published or unpublished

work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement. The failure

to acknowledge the use of materials prepared by another person or agency

engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

3. Unauthorized Use

a. Unauthorized use, possession, distribution, buying or selling of

examinations, library materials, laboratory materials or other course-related

materials.

b. Unauthorized use, possession, distribution, buying or selling of any

previous assessment material not authorized for student use by an

instructor.

c. Unauthorized use or possession of materials, lab materials, electronic

devices or other aids during quizzes, examinations or other testing or

evaluation venues.

d. Unauthorized use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (e.g., ChatGPT, GetGenie,

Writesonic, Byword, Jasper) or other aids in completing examinations,

themes, papers, reports and/or other assignments.

e. Unauthorized use, removal, download, creation, sale, transfer, access,

reproduction, recording or distribution of copyrighted material or patented

inventions, including, but not limited to, audio materials, video materials,

research materials, lab materials; or of any course or training materials,

whether copyrighted or not, such as an instructor’s notes, PowerPoint

presentations, handouts, tests, outlines or any other materials.

f. Unauthorized use, removal, download, storing, creation, sale, transfer,

access, reproduction, distribution, displaying, capturing and/or recording of

the likeness of instructors, students or any other person (including deeded

bodies), on video, audio, photographic, digital, electronic or any other

technology or media formats. Likeness includes, but is not limited to,

photograph, picture, portrait, image, or voice.

4. Misuse

a. Unauthorized changing of answers on a graded quiz, examination,

and/or assignment.

b. Unauthorized changing of grades on an examination, in an instructor’s

grade book or on a grade report, or unauthorized access to academic

computer records.

c. Forgery and/or alteration of any College or other document, record

instrument of identification, or College resource.

d. Misuse or unauthorized use of any College or other document, record

instrument of identification, or College resource.

e. Unauthorized possession of any College or other document, record

instrument of identification, or College resource.

f. Tampering with the election of any College-recognized/registered

student organization.

5. False Information/Nondisclosure/Misrepresentation

a. Furnishing false information, nondisclosure or misrepresentation to

the College or any member of the College community.

b. Furnishing false information, nondisclosure or misrepresentation to any

individual associated with or conducting business with the College in a

manner that adversely affects the College and/or the members of the

College community and/or in the pursuit of their objective.

c. Signing in for another student, or permitting another student to sign in

for them, on a class attendance sheet for a class in which the student was

not in attendance.

d. Substituting for another person or permitting another person to substitute

for oneself in taking an examination or any other academic evaluation or

College process.

e. The use of individuals or artificial intelligence writing generators (e.g.,

ChatGPT, GetGenie, Writesonic, Byword, Jasper) or other tools to create

content for assigned academic work or training on behalf of, instead of, or

substituting for the student to which the academic work or training was

assigned.

6. Engaging in any action that gives a false or misleading account of training

participation, training engagement or training completion such as short-timing

through slides, taking multiple courses using multiple devices, opening multiple

tabs or generating a completion certificate or accepting a certificate of

completion for work not actually or fully completed, or any other such conduct.

7. Use, misuse of or any action or conduct that interferes with or cause a change in the

normal or fundamental way an electronic system is designed or intended to operate.

8. Failure to report violations of local, state or federal law to the College under

Article V.

9. Other acts of dishonesty not specified above.

E. Facilitation

Assisting, encouraging or facilitating another person to commit a violation of the

Code or any Institutional policy, rule or regulation.

F. Disruption/Obstruction

1. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, learning, research, administration, disciplinary

proceedings and/or any other College operations, proceedings and activities,

including its public service functions or other authorized non-College activities.

2. Inciting others to disrupt or obstruct teaching, learning, research, administration,

disciplinary proceedings and/or any other College operations, proceedings and

activities, including its public service functions or other authorized non-College

activities.

3. Participating in a demonstration, riot or activity that disrupts the normal

operation of the College and/or infringes on the rights of others, or leading or

inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities including, but not

limited to, obstruction that interferes with freedom of movement, either

pedestrian or vehicular.

4. Engaging in lines of communication that are disruptive to the College’s

customary policies, procedures and/or daily operations.

5. Conduct that is disorderly, lewd or indecent.

6. Breach of peace; or assisting, encouraging or facilitating another person to

breach the peace.

7. Engaging in individual or group conduct that is abusive, indecent, and/or

unreasonably loud.

8. Disorderly conduct that infringes upon the privacy, rights or privileges of

others.

9. Conduct that disturbs the peace, orderly process, education or employment

of any member of the College community or any other person.

G. Gambling

Engaging in or offering games of chance for money or other gain in violation of

federal, state or local laws.

H. Harassment

1. Harassment consists of any verbal, visual, written, graphic, electronic or physical

conduct that:

a. Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it adversely affects, or

has the purpose or logical consequence of interfering with an individual’s

education; or

b. Creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

2. Bias-Related Harassment includes harassment of a person or group because of

factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, creed,

national origin, disability, political affiliation or veteran status.

I. Bullying

Bullying is unwanted offensive and malicious behavior which undermines an

individual or group through persistently negative verbal or psychological abuse.

There is typically an element of vindictiveness and the behavior is calculated to

threaten, undermine, patronize, humiliate, intimidate or demean the recipient.

Bullying is not about occasional differences of opinion, conflicts and problems in

relationships as these may be part of life. Bullying can adversely affect dignity,

health, and productivity. Examples of bullying include, but are not limited to:

1. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic devices to convey a message in any

format (i.e. text, image, audio, video) that defames, intimidates, harasses,

frightens, stalks or is otherwise intended to harm, offend or humiliate

another individual or group of individuals in a deliberate, repeated, hostile or

unwanted manner under the perpetrator’s true or a false identity.

2. Physical bullying is pushing, shoving, kicking, poking, and/or tripping;

assault or threat of physical assault; damage to a person’s work/school area

or property; damage to or destruction of a person’s work/school product or

personal property.

3. Verbal bullying is repeated slandering, ridiculing, or maligning of a person or

persons, addressing abusive and offensive remarks to a person or persons in a

sustained or repeated manner; or shouting at others in public and/or in private

where such conduct is so severe or pervasive as to cause or create a hostile or

offensive educational or working environment or unreasonably interfere with

the person’s work or school performance or participation.

4. Nonverbal bullying can consist of directing threatening gestures toward a

person or persons or invading personal space after being asked to move or

step away.

5. Anonymous bullying can consist of withholding or disguising identity while

treating a person in a malicious manner, sending insulting or threatening

anonymous messages, placing objectionable objects among a person’s

belongings, or leaving degrading written or pictorial material about a person

where others can see.

6. Threatening behavior toward a person’s job or well-being can be bullying

and can consist of making threats, either explicit or implicit to the security

of a person’s job, position or personal well-being. It is not bullying behavior

for a supervisor to note an employee’s poor job performance and potential

consequences within the framework of College policies and procedures,

or for an instructor or academic program director to advise a student of

unsatisfactory academic work and the potential for course failure or dismissal

from the program if uncorrected.

J. Sexual Misconduct/Harassment

1. Sexual misconduct or threats of sexual misconduct including, but not limited

to, the following:

a. Sexual intercourse or sexual touching, however slight, by one person upon

another without effective consent or when it involves compelling a person

to submit to such conduct by force, threat of force, use of intoxicants to

impair a victim’s ability to give consent, or otherwise taking advantage

of any impairment which might render a person incapable of making a

reasonable or rational decision about sexual activity.

b. Obscene or indecent behavior, which includes, but is not limited to,

exposure of one’s sexual organs or the display of sexual behavior that

would reasonably be offensive to others.

2. Conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive

environment for another person. This includes unwanted, unwelcome,

inappropriate or irrelevant sexual or gender-based behaviors, actions or

comments.

3. Any other violation of the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policies.

K. Stalking

1. Stalking refers to engaging in conduct directed at an individual that would

cause any reasonable person to fear for his/her safety or that of others, or that

inflicts emotional distress.

2. Cyber-stalking refers to stalking that occurs through information and

communication technologies.

3. Stalking, in violation of federal, state or local laws or the College’s policies.

L. Health and Safety

1. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, and/or

coercion.

2. Any conduct that threatens or endangers the health; safety; education; or

employment of any member of the College community, clinic patients or any

other person.

3. Engaging in individual or group conduct that is violent, including, but not

limited to, behavior as defined in the Campus Violence Policy.

4. Hazing, in violation of federal, state or local laws or the College’s policies,

rules or regulations.

5. Reporting the presence of a fire, bomb, explosive or incendiary device without

good reason to believe the facts reported are true.

6. Misusing or damaging fire or other safety equipment.

M. Identification

1. Permitting the use of any Palmer identification by anyone other than the

authorized user.

2. Inappropriate or unauthorized use of another person’s Palmer identification.

3. Permitting another person to use his/her other non-Palmer identification.

4. Inappropriate use of another person’s identification.

5. Impersonation or misrepresenting the authority to act on behalf of another

person or the College.

6. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of identification, documents, records, keys or

access codes.

7. Manufacture, distribution, delivery, sale, purchase, possession or use of false

identification.

8. Failure to identify oneself to College officials, College security or law

enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties when requested to

do so.

9. Purposely restricting visibility to College issued identification badges.

N. Invasion of Privacy

1. Unauthorized observation of a person in a location in which that person has

a reasonable expectation of privacy, including, but not limited to: restrooms,

locker rooms, showers and College-owned student housing.

2. Making, storing, sharing or distributing unauthorized video or photographic

images or other likeness of a person in a location in which that person has a

reasonable expectation of privacy, including, but not limited to: restrooms,

locker rooms, showers and College-owned student housing. This includes

the set-up or attempt to do any of the aforementioned.

3. Unauthorized installation, placement, set-up or use of audio, video,

photographic or any other devices to capture, record, reproduce, display,

distribute, observe, modify or store an individual’s photograph, picture,

portrait, image, voice or other likeness or engaging in any of the

aforementioned in a location which that person has a reasonable expectation

of privacy, including, but not limited to: restrooms, locker rooms, showers and

College-owned student housing.

O. Misuse of College Resources or Property, Theft or Other Misuse of Computer

Facilities and/or College Resources, including, but not limited to:

1. Failure to make payment for any debts owed to the College.

2. Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the contents, or for any

other purpose.

3. Unauthorized transfer of a file.

4. Use of another individual’s identification and/or password.

5. Use of computing facilities and/or resources to interfere with the work of

another student, employee or College official.

6. Use of computing facilities and/or resources to send obscene or abusive

messages.

7. Use of computing facilities and/or resources to interfere with normal

operations of the College computing system.

8. Use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws to include

unauthorized downloading or peer-to-peer file sharing of copyrighted files.

9. Any violation of the College’s computer or any other electronic

communication use policy.

10. Attempted or actual theft of College property.

11. Damage to College property.

12. Possession, sale or purchase of College property or services that are known or

reasonably, under the circumstances, should have been known to have been stolen.

13. Unauthorized use of the College telephone system, email, fax machines,

computers, or other College equipment or resources.

14. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any College premises or

unauthorized entry to or use of College premises.

15. Misuse or unauthorized use of Palmer College of Chiropractic’s name, crest,

logo, seal, brand, trademark and/or other insignias.

16. Failure to obtain authorized permission for the use of Palmer College of

Chiropractic’s name, crest, logo, seal, brand, trademark and/or other insignias.

17. Any other misuse or unauthorized use of College property or resources.

P. Theft, Damage or Other Misuse of Property of Members of the College

Community

1. Attempted or actual theft of property of a member of the College community

or other personal or public property.

2. Damage to property of a member of the College community or other personal or

public property.

3. Possession, sale, or purchase of property or services that are known or

reasonably, under the circumstances, should have been known to have been

stolen.

Q. Misuse of College Process

1. Misuse of this disciplinary process, including, but not limited to:

a. Failure to obey a notice from the Coordinator, a Hearing Panel, College

official or office.

b. Furnishing false information, nondisclosure, distortion or

misrepresentation of information to the Coordinator, a Hearing

Panel, College official or office.

c. Disruption or interference with this disciplinary process.

d. Institution of a charge of misconduct, hearing and/or an appeal knowingly,

without cause.

e. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of,

this process.

f. Providing false statements and/or false information during the disciplinary

process.

g. Knowingly withholding information or nondisclosure of information.

h. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of the Hearing Panel,

designated College Appeals official or other College official prior to and/or

during, and/or after the course of the hearing and/or appeal proceeding.

i. Harassment (verbal, physical or visual); intimidation; retaliation and/or

reprisal before, during and/or after the proceedings of any individual who:

1) Has reported misconduct or initiated a charge(s) of misconduct

2) Filed a charge(s) of misconduct

3) Is the Respondent to a charge(s) of misconduct

4) Served as a witness

5) Served as a Hearing Panel member

6) Served as an Appeals Official

7) Served as an investigator

8) Participated in any other way in the procedures available

j. Failure to comply with any sanction(s) imposed under the Code.

k. Assisting, encouraging or facilitating another person to commit misuse

of this disciplinary process.

2. Misuse of any other College complaint process.

3. Initiating frivolous or vexatious complaints that are retaliatory; intended to

harass, annoy, or damage; pursued regardless of merits or refusal to accept

the College’s decision; or that are disruptive to the College’s customary

policies, procedures and/or daily operations.

R. Other Rules and/or Regulations

1. Violations of published College policies, processes, guidelines, regulations or any

other rules.

2. Violation of federal, state or local law.

S. Promotion of Non-College Business Interests

1. Acting on behalf of faculty, staff, students and/or third party entrepreneurs who

wish to promote their personal non-College business interests to other students,

faculty and staff on or off campus without the prior written approval of the

appropriate College Official. Such actions include but are not limited to:

a. Meetings

b. Seminars

c. Symposiums

d. Workshops

e. Conferences

f. Distributing promotional materials

2. Acting as defined in section S1, based upon either a promise or receipt of

compensation, rewards and/or other incentives.

T. Traffic

Failure to comply with College traffic and parking rules and regulations.

U. Weapons

1. Illegal or unauthorized use, possession or storage of firearms, weapons,

explosives, fireworks or dangerous chemicals, even if legally possessed, on

College premises or at College-sponsored or College-related activities or

service functions on or off College premises or at non-College activities on or

off College premises that adversely affects the College community and/or the

pursuit of its objectives.

2. Illegal or unauthorized use, possession or storage of firearms, weapons,

explosives, fireworks or dangerous chemicals, even if legally possessed, on

College premises or at College-sponsored or College-related activities or

service functions on or off College premises or at non-College activities on or

off College premises that adversely affects the College community and/or the

pursuit of its objectives in a manner that harms, threatens or causes fear to

others.

3. Failure to comply with the College’s Weapons Policy.

Part II. Clinical

A. Clinical Collegiality

1. Failing to regard and refer to all peers, health professionals and College

employees with honor, giving credit where it is due.

2. Failing to treat patients with respect; earn and maintain the trust of patients,

patient families, faculty, staff, College officials and the general public.

3. Failing to comply with the directives of clinic College officials acting in

performance of their duties.

B. Clinical Dishonesty

1. Furnishing false information, nondisclosure or misrepresentation to the

College, or any member of the College community or clinic patient.

2. Forgery, alteration or misuse of any College document record, clinic record,

protected health information or instrument of identification.

3. Unauthorized possession or access to any College document record, clinic

record, protected health information or instrument of identification.

C. Clinical Misrepresentation

1. Misrepresenting or allowing oneself to be presented or represented as a Doctor of

Chiropractic or anything other than as a student chiropractic intern to patients or

the public.

2. Practicing chiropractic without a license under applicable state law outside of the

legal scope provided for chiropractic students.

3. Performing chiropractic adjustments on another person without consent.

4. Performing chiropractic adjustments on another person without supervision and/or

authorization from assigned College clinicians, instructors and/or other licensed

Doctors of Chiropractic specifically designated by the College.

5. Soliciting another individual for an adjustment and/or any other chiropractic or

health care or providing such care outside of an approved clinical or classroom

setting or without proper supervision or license.

D. Invasion of Privacy in the Clinics

1. Unauthorized observation of a person in a location in which that person has a

reasonable expectation of privacy while receiving patient care.

2. Making, storing, sharing or distributing unauthorized video or photographic

images of a person in a location in which that person has a reasonable

expectation of privacy while receiving patient care. This includes the set-up or

attempt to do any of the aforementioned.

3. Unauthorized observation and/or making, storing, sharing or distributing

unauthorized video or photographic images of patient records.

E. Other Clinic Rules and/or Regulations

Violations of published or taught clinic policies, procedures, rules or regulations.

F. Patient Care

1. Withdrawing from the care of a patient without prior approval from the clinic

doctor of record, or neglecting or abandoning the care of a patient to which the

intern is assigned. All recommendations of referral, care and/or transfer of a patient

for any reason are privileges reserved only to the attending clinic faculty doctor.

2. Subordinating the health and welfare of the patient and the quality of patient care

to the student’s expectation of academic, personal or other remuneration or lack

thereof.

3. Inducing or attempting to induce patients or members of a patient’s family to

submit to chiropractic care in exchange for compensation or anything else of value.

4. Transporting patients to or from College premises for the purpose of patient

evaluation or care.

5. Advertising chiropractic services other than specifically defined and allowed by

state, the College and clinic regulations.

6. Engaging solicitors or agents for the purpose of soliciting patients or

becoming involved in such endeavors.

7. Failing to suspend, terminate or limit the scope of involvement with patients

when a student’s personal circumstances, problems or conflicts interfere, or

have the potential to interfere with patient care.

G. Patient Records

1. Violating the confidentiality of protected health information obtained and/

or recorded in the course of patient-related care unless otherwise released in

writing by the patient.

2. Unauthorized storage of ePHI (Electronic Protected Health Information) on

portable devices to include: laptops, home-based personal computers, PDAs

and Smart Phones, library or other public workstations and Wireless Access

Points (WAPs), USB flash drives and memory cards, CDs, DVDs, backup

media, email, smart cards, and remote access devices.

3. Failing to adequately disguise or redact patient identity from protected health

information used in writing, reports, classroom lectures or in other public forums.

4. Unauthorized removal of patient records, radiographs, images or any other

protected health information from clinic facilities.

5. Failing to accurately note in patient records all data derived directly from

the patient, all clinical assessments of the patient, all changes in the patient’s

condition, all recommendations to the patient and all care delivered to and/or

performed on the patient.

H. Alcohol and Drugs

1. Reporting to clinics under the influence or discovered to be under the

influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or other drugs of abuse during

the work/school day.

2. Reporting to clinics under the influence of prescription and/or non-

prescription medications which may inhibit the ability to perform clinic duties,

or which may threaten or endanger the health, safety and/or well-being of any

member of the College community, clinic patients or any other person.

Article VII: Initiating/Filing Charges of Misconduct

A. Responsibility to Report

All members of the College community share in the responsibility for promoting

and supporting the Code. In addition, members of the College community are to

immediately report any behavior or conduct that may be interpreted as a violation

of this Code to any of the following coordinators:

MAIN CAMPUS

Lori Larsen, B.A., Compliance Specialist

Also Serving as Student Code of Ethics

Coordinator Office of Compliance

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 884-5246

lori.larsen@palmer.edu

PALMER FLORIDA

Jason Brewer, M.S., Dean of Student Services

Also Serving as Coordinator Designee

Office of Student Services

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 763-2781

jason.brewer@palmer.edu

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Also Serving as Coordinator Designee

Office of Student Services

90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

B. Members of the College Community

Any member of the College community may initiate/file charges of

misconduct with the Coordinator against any student for misconduct.

Similarly, such charges may be filed with the Coordinator against any student

organization or club, its student officers and student members who may be found

collectively and/or individually responsible for misconduct when such misconduct

is either authorized, encouraged, directed, tolerated, supported by, and/or

committed in association with the organization or club.

Except as provided in Article II, Section B, number 5, any allegation of misconduct

is subject to the procedures outlined in Article IX and/or X.

C. The College

In its sole discretion, the College may initiate a charge of misconduct, join with a

member of the College community who has filed a charge or follow up and take

through the process any charge initially brought by another.

D. Retaliation

Any person involved in a charge of misconduct has the right to be free from retaliation of

any kind. The College strictly prohibits retaliation or reprisal against an individual who:

Has reported/initiated a charge(s) of misconduct

Filed a charge(s) of misconduct

Is the Respondent to a charge(s) of misconduct

Served as a witness

Served as a Hearing Panel member

Served as a designated College Appeal Official

Served as an investigator

Participated in any other way in the procedures available

E. Timing

Any charges of misconduct should be submitted as soon as possible after the event

takes place, preferably within 30 academic days.

F. Preparing Charges of Misconduct

Charges of misconduct shall be prepared in writing and directed to the Coordinator,

who is responsible for the administration of these disciplinary procedures.

G. Charge of Misconduct Form

A charge of misconduct form may be obtained from the Palmer College website or

from the Coordinator as follows:

•

Main campus, Office of Compliance

•

Palmer West, Office of Student Services

•

Palmer Florida, Office of Student Services

H. Notification

When the Coordinator receives a charge(s) of misconduct alleging that a student

may have violated the Student Code of Ethics, the Respondent shall be notified by

the Coordinator of the charge(s). Students are responsible for frequently checking

Palmer email accounts and voice mails and to promptly return emails, voice mails

and any requests for responses from the Office of Compliance.

I. Presumption of Innocence

All Respondents are presumed innocent until a Hearing Panel finds misconduct

was proven subject to a timely appeal.

J. Charge(s) of Misconduct in Process or Pending

If a student withdraws from the College while a charge(s) is in process or

impending, the College’s resolution process must be completed and, if applicable,

the Respondent must comply with any sanctions imposed prior to being reinstated

as a student.

Article VIII: Interim Suspension

With or without filing a charge of misconduct a College official may suspend a

student. Such suspension may be imposed:

1. To ensure the safety and/or well-being of members of the College community

or preservation of College property

2. To ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and/or well-being

3. If the student poses a definite threat of disruption of or interference with the

normal operations of the College

4. Or should it be in the best interest of the College, the College community or

the student to do so

During the interim suspension a student may be denied access to any or all of the

following for which the student might otherwise be eligible—as the College official

may determine to be appropriate:

1. College premises (including classes and/or clinics)

2. College activities and/or privileges

3. During the interim suspension, a College official may direct the student not to

contact in any manner certain individuals as identified

Article IX: Informal Hearing Process

A. After the Coordinator provides the charge of misconduct to the Respondent, the

Coordinator may then meet individually with the Filer and the Respondent to determine

if the charge can be disposed of informally on a basis acceptable to the College.

B. Alternatively, the Coordinator (in consultation with the other appropriate College

Officials including the College’s legal counsel), may dispose of the matter informally

or refer it for hearing before the Hearing Panel.

C. Any informal resolution will be documented and maintained by the Office of Compliance.

D. Failure to comply with the resolution agreement may constitute separate grounds for a

subsequent charge of misconduct under Article VI, Part I, Section Q1j which reads:

Failure to comply with any sanctions imposed under the Code.

E. Use of the informal hearing procedure is not a prerequisite to initiating formal action.

F. If the charges cannot be disposed of informally, the charges shall be formally

presented to the Hearing Panel.

Article X: Formal Hearing Process

A. Request for a Formal Hearing

1. The Filer and/or the Respondent may request that the Coordinator schedule a

formal hearing before the Hearing Panel.

2. The College may also request that the Coordinator schedule a hearing before the

Hearing Panel.

B. Scheduling a Hearing

A time shall be set for a formal hearing, as soon as reasonably possible. Maximum time

limits for scheduling of hearings may be set or extended at the discretion of the

Coordinator. If the Respondent chooses not to attend the hearing, the hearing will

proceed. No Respondent may be found to have engaged in misconduct solely because a

charge was filed or because of failure to appear before the Hearing Panel.

C. Appointment of Hearing Panel

The Coordinator who administers the Code and its processes shall determine who

hears and decides charges of misconduct.

D. Hearing Guidelines

Hearings shall be conducted by the Hearing Panel according to the following guidelines:

1. Hearings normally shall be conducted in private.

2. Admission of any person to the hearing, with the exception of the Filer and the

Respondent, shall be at the discretion of the Coordinator and witnesses may be

excluded other than to testify.

3. In hearings involving more than one Respondent or Filer, the Coordinator in

his/her sole discretion may permit the hearings concerning each to be

conducted separately.

4. The Filer will have an opportunity to present any facts and/or evidence

underlying the charges of misconduct alleged against the Respondent.

5. The Respondent will have an opportunity to present any facts and/or evidence

in defense of the charges of misconduct alleged against the Respondent.

6. The Filer, the Respondent and the Hearing Panel will be given the opportunity to

question any and all witnesses who present evidence. This opportunity to

question is subject to the Coordinator’s authority to decide whether the Filer or

the Respondent may question one another directly or whether either of them may

question witnesses directly, or if questions must be submitted to the Hearing

Panel to decide which of the questions to ask, and who will ask those questions.

7. The Filer, Respondent, Hearing Panel members or any witness may participate

in a hearing remotely by video conferencing (provided they remain on

camera), or other appropriate means, provided the identity of the person

participating remotely is known to all parties, and all other guidelines and

procedures described in this Student Disciplinary Code are followed.

8. Pertinent records, exhibits and affidavits may be accepted as evidence for

consideration by the Hearing Panel at the discretion of the Coordinator.

9. All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the Coordinator.

10. The Coordinator may reopen any hearing if charges of misconduct are

amended or if the Hearing Panel requests additional evidence, which may

include affidavits, exhibits and/or additional testimony.

11. There shall be a single, verbatim record, such as an audio recording, of all

hearings before the Hearing Panel. The record shall be the property of the

College. The Respondent will be given access for a personal opportunity to listen

to the audio recording in the presence of the Coordinator or his/her designee. No

one other than the Coordinator will be allowed to record the proceeding.

12. Criminal or civil court process, procedure and rules of evidence do not apply

under this Student Disciplinary Code.

13. Charges of misconduct are presumed to have been made in good faith.

E. Advisors in the Hearing

1. During the hearing the Filer and the Respondent have the right to be assisted by an

Advisor of their choosing, at their own expense. The Advisor may be an attorney.

2. Witnesses are not entitled to an Advisor.

3. If the Filer and/or Respondent retains an attorney, the Filer and/or

Respondent shall notify the Coordinator at least three academic days in

advance of the hearing such that the non-represented party and the Panel may

have the opportunity to obtain their own attorney. The Filer and/or

Respondent will be required to complete a FERPA College release form prior

to the Advisor participating in the hearing.

4. Should either the Filer or Respondent decide to have an Advisor the Advisor

should be selected as early as possible. In selecting an Advisor, the Filer and

Respondent should make sure the Advisor has the availability and time to

avoid unreasonable scheduling delays. Accordingly, the Advisor must adjust

their schedules to comply with reasonably prompt time frames.

5. Upon selection of an Advisor by the Filer or Respondent, the Advisor is

encouraged to accept the offer to participate in an informational meeting with

the designated Coordinator prior to participating in the hearing.

6. An Advisor may participate in a hearing remotely by video conferencing (provided

they remain on camera), or other appropriate means, provided the identity of the

person participating remotely is known to all parties, and all other guidelines and

procedures described in this Student Disciplinary Code are followed.

7. The Filer and Respondent are responsible for presenting his/her own case. Therefore,

Advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in the hearing.

8. The Filer and Respondent are expected to directly respond to questions. When a

question is pending to be answered an Advisor may not consult with the advisee.

9. The Advisor may not speak on behalf of the Advisee or make a presentation

on behalf of the advisee.

10. The Advisor may not author written submissions on behalf of the Advisee.

11. The College’s duty is to the Filer and Respondent not to either of their Advisors.

All communications with the Advisor must be provided by the Advisee.

12. The College may remove any Advisor who fails to abide by the expectations

of this process.

F. Deliberation Following the Hearing

After the hearing and any reopening, the Hearing Panel will deliberate by

considering all of the relevant evidence and decide by majority vote whether the

charge of misconduct has been proven.

G. Hearing Panel’s Decision

1. The Hearing Panel’s decision shall be made on the basis of whether it is more

likely than not that the Respondent engaged in misconduct.

2. No Respondent may be found to have engaged in misconduct solely because a

charge was filed or because of failure to appear before the Hearing Panel.

3. In all cases, the evidence in support of the charges of misconduct shall be

presented and considered.

4. If the Hearing Panel decides that misconduct was proven, this Panel will then

impose the appropriate sanction(s).

5. The Hearing Panel will communicate in writing its decision to the Coordinator.

6. The Coordinator will notify the Respondent, in writing, of the Hearing Panel’s

decision.

H. Sanctions

1. The following sanctions may be imposed for misconduct:

a. Warning: A written reprimand for misconduct.

b. Loss of privileges: Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of

time.

c. Fines: Previously established and published fines may be imposed.

d. Restitution: Compensation for loss, damage or injury. This may take the

form of appropriate services and/or monetary or material replacement.

e. Discretionary sanctions: Educational remediation, denial of academic credit,

work assignments, services to the College, counseling, treatment or other

related discretionary assignments.

f. Clinic suspension: Separation from the Clinic (with the exception of

receiving patient care) for a definite period of time. Conditions for

readmission may be specified.

g. College suspension: Separation from the College for a definite period of

time. Conditions for readmission may be specified.

h. College residential premises suspension: Separation from the residence and

any other College-owned residential premises for a definite period of time.

Conditions for readmission may be specified.

i. College residential premises expulsion: Permanent separation from the

residence and any other College-owned residential premises.

j. College dismissal: Permanent separation from the College.

2. This list of possible sanctions is not all inclusive.

3. More than one sanction may be imposed for any single finding of misconduct.

4. In deciding whether or not misconduct was proven, a Hearing Panel is not made

aware of any prior charge(s) of misconduct; informal resolution(s) of such charges;

formal proven charge(s) and formal sanctions imposed. This does not apply to

charges involving failure to comply with a previous sanction. However, once a

subsequent charge of misconduct against the same Respondent is heard by a

Hearing Panel and such subsequent charge is proven, then the Hearing Panel is

made aware of informal resolution(s) of charge(s); formal proven charge(s) and

formal sanctions imposed. The Hearing Panel may then consider these matters in

deciding appropriate sanctions.

5. Sanction(s) may be more severe for Respondents previously found to have

engaged in misconduct.

6. The College may withhold awarding a grade or a degree otherwise earned until

the completion of the process set forth in this Code, including the completion

of all sanctions imposed, if any.

7. Factual findings leading to expulsion requires agreement by a unanimous

Hearing Panel.

I. Other Consequences

The policies and rules that govern this College process and the policies and rules of

other College processes generally operate independently and do not substitute for each

other. Subsequently, a finding of misconduct may result in additional consequences

outside the jurisdiction of this College process or render a student ineligible for things a

student may otherwise be eligible for such as but not limited to the following:

• Financial aid

• Immigration Status

• Scholarships

• Awards

• Leadership positions

• Membership or participation in certain clubs and organizations

• Preceptorship

Please contact the appropriate College official for questions regarding other

College processes.

Article XI: Appeals

A decision by the Hearing Panel may be appealed by the Respondent to the

designated College Appeals official within 10 academic days of the written decision.

Such appeal shall be in writing without assistance by an advisor and shall be

delivered to the Coordinator. An advisor is not part of the appeal process.

Except as required to explain the basis of new evidence, an appeal shall be limited

to review of the verbatim record made before the Hearing Panel and supporting

documents for one or more of the following purposes:

1. To determine whether the formal hearing was conducted fairly in light of the

charges and evidence presented and in conformance with these procedures.

2. To determine whether the decision reached was based on substantial evidence,

that is; whether the facts were sufficient to establish misconduct.

3. To determine whether the sanctions imposed were appropriate for misconduct found.

4. To consider new evidence that may be sufficient to alter a decision or other relevant

facts not brought out before the Hearing Panel, because such evidence/facts were

not known to the Respondent appealing at the time of the hearing.

Review of the sanction(s) by the designated College Appeals official may not

result in more severe sanction(s) for the Respondent. Instead, following the appeal,

the designated College Appeals official may, upon review of the case, reduce the

sanction(s) imposed by the Hearing Panel.

After review of the above, the designated College Appeals official, in writing, may

decide to:

1. Affirm the finding of misconduct.

2. Dismiss the charge(s), finding no misconduct occurred.

3. Affirm the sanction(s).

4. Reduce or dismiss the sanctions(s).

5. Return the charge(s) to the original Hearing Panel for reconsideration.

6. Return the charge(s) to the original Hearing Panel to hear further testimony.

7. Submit the charge(s) to a newly constituted Hearing Panel.

Except for E5, E6 or E7 above, the decision of the designated College Appeals official

shall be final.

The Appeal Official’s decision will be forwarded to the College Coordinator who will

then communicate it to the Respondent, in writing.

Article XII: Student Records

A. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain

rights with respect to their education records.

B. A charge of misconduct and all other documents submitted as a part of this Code,

including investigations; the informal process; the formal hearing process; the appeal

process; and the decisions are education records under FERPA to be maintained by the

Office of Compliance.

C. Other than College dismissal, misconduct involving sexual misconduct, the College

clinics, preceptorships, or any other Clinic program, disciplinary sanction(s) shall not be

a part of the student’s permanent academic record, but may be made part of the student’s

confidential record maintained by the Coordinator.

D. Two years after graduation, the student may, upon written application to the

Coordinator, request that the student’s College confidential record be expunged by the

Chief Academic Official of all disciplinary actions with the exception of the following

which are maintained indefinitely:

•

College dismissal

•

Misconduct involving sexual misconduct.

•

Misconduct involving the College clinics, preceptorships, or any other Clinic

program.

•

Misconduct involving clubs or organizations.

•

Students who withdrew with pending disciplinary action.

Expungement is at the sole discretion of the Chief Academic Official. The decision of

the Chief Academic Official is final.

E. The disclosure of such records to persons other than the Respondent and College

officials with a legitimate education interest is limited to:

1. Instances in which written consent of the Respondent is provided; or

2. To the extent that FERPA (and Title IX as applicable) authorizes disclosure

without such written consent.

F. If the Respondent is a current student, no notation will be placed on the

Respondent’s transcript of a complaint or pending disciplinary action during the

resolution process. However, if the Respondent withdraws from the College

while a charge of misconduct is pending, the Respondent’s transcript will reflect a

withdrawal and a notation of pending disciplinary review. The notation is subject to later

modification to reflect the outcome of the disciplinary action.

G. For more information concerning this statute, please refer to the College’s Student

Records Policy.

For inquiries regarding the administration of the Student Code of Ethics, contact any of

the following Coordinators:

MAIN CAMPUS

Lori Larsen, B.A., Compliance Specialist

Also Serving as Student Code of Ethics Coordinator

Office of Compliance

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 884-5246

lori.larsen@palmer.edu

PALMER FLORIDA

Jason Brewer, M.S., Dean of Student Services

Also Serving as Student Code of Ethics Coordinator Designee

Office of Student Services

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 763-2781

jason.brewer@palmer.edu

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Also Serving as Student Code of Ethics Coordinator Designee

Office of Student Services

90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION

COMPLAINT

Unless otherwise specified in a College policy, handbook or applicable law, a Complaint is

any report of actual or suspected breaches or violation of laws, institutional policies, or

College handbooks, ethical misconduct, conflicts and/or disputes. For reporting purposes,

suggestions, recommendations, requests for assistance, feedback, and notices of

dissatisfaction are not considered “Complaints.” The College may have a legal and/or ethical

obligation to respond to Complaints. Responses may include but are not limited to follow up,

informal resolutions, formal investigation, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook

and/or the respective Collective Bargaining Agreement, the student adjudication process,

and/or supplying supportive measures. The type of College response to any Complaint is

determined by law, institutional policy, and College Administration.

REPORT A COMPLAINT

Students may report a complaint on the College’s website at:

https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/report-a-complaint/.

• Report Sexual Misconduct or other Gender-based Misconduct

• Report Harassment and/or Discrimination on the Basis of a Protected Class

• Report Retaliation

• Report a Suspected HIPAA Incident

• Report Academic/Clinic Course Related Complaints

• Report Student Misconduct

• Report Faculty/Staff Misconduct

• Report Other Complaints, Policy Violations or Non-compliance

Or, students may contact any of the individuals named below by telephone, email or in person

during regular office hours at their respective locations, email addresses and/or phone numbers:

MAIN CAMPUS

Earlye Adams Julien, PHR, M.S.Ed., Senior Director

Office of Compliance

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 884-5476

[email protected]

Lori Larsen, B.A., Compliance Specialist

Office of Compliance

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 884-5246

lori.larsen@palmer.edu

PALMER FLORIDA

Angela Carter, SHRM-CP, Manager of Human Resources

Office of Human Resources

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 763-2665

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Office of Student Services

90 East Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

REPORT CONTENT AND ANONYMITY

Because of the inherent difficulty in investigating and resolving allegations that are vague or

from unidentified persons, the College encourages individuals to provide full information and

identify themselves when making reports of improper conduct. However, should the College

receive a generalized or anonymous report, such report will be reviewed and investigated to

the extent feasible.

• Report anonymous complaints online via Lighthouse, the College’s anonymous

reporting hotline; or

• Report an anonymous complaint via email: reports@lighthouse-services.com; or

• Report an anonymous complaint via phone:

o English speaking: 844-990-0002

o Spanish speaking: 800-216-1288

QUICK LINKS FOR ASSISTANCE

Below are common links to report incidents and/or request assistance. Students may refer to

the directory published in this Student Handbook for additional assistance or search the

College’ website.

• Report a Safety or Security incident

• Report an Injury

• Report Conflicts of Interest or Commitment

• Report an EARS concern

• Report facilities issues

• Report IT issues

• Access information about community resources or Report Sexual Misconduct

to Confidential Community Resources.

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCESSES

Resolution processes are unique to the type of complaint, the person (i.e. employee, student,

visitor) against whom the complaint is directed, and the level of due process required to

resolve a complaint. Accordingly, complaints are directed to the jurisdiction of the

appropriate process recognized by the College. A student wishing to resolve a complaint is

encouraged to consider informal and/or formal resolution processes offered by the College.

Informal Resolution

An informal resolution process entails presenting a complaint to an immediate supervisor or

someone in authority to help resolve the complaint. Chain of command is important in

following an informal resolution process. For guidance regarding to whom an informal

complaint may be directed, refer to the Campus Directory published in the Student Handbook.

Formal Resolution

A formal resolution process entails registering a complaint through the College website. The

College will engage the appropriate formal process toward resolution of all such complaints.

Students have the option to register a formal complaint should an informal resolution process

prove to be inadequate.

General Complaint Process for Formal Resolution

1. A student registers a formal complaint via the website.

2. The complaint is logged and forwarded to an appropriate contact person.

3. The contact person follows up with the student within 10 academic days to initiate the

resolution process.

RECORDKEEPING

Records of complaints will be retained by the appropriate custodian and in a manner as may

be required by the College’s Records Retention Policy and/or applicable law.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The College shall maintain the confidentiality of the information it receives, except where

disclosure is required by law, policy or is necessary to facilitate legitimate College processes,

including the investigation and resolution of allegations. The identity of participants in an

investigation shall be maintained in confidence subject to the same limitations above.

Individuals who have reported complaints or potential violations or who have initiated or

participated in the complaint procedures available are advised their identity may be known

for reasons beyond the control of College officials or investigators.

RETALIATION

The College strictly prohibits retaliation or reprisal of any kind against an individual who

has reported, attempted to report or provided information regarding potential violations of

College Policy or who has initiated or participated in the complaint procedures available or

has otherwise been involved in the process of responding to, investigating or addressing

allegations reported to the College.

Any person who attempts either directly, indirectly or through someone acting on another’s

behalf to intimidate, threaten, retaliate, interfere with, restrain, coerce, discriminate against,

violate a College Limited Contact Directive or harass any person for reporting, attempting to

report, or pursuing a complaint or is a witness cooperating in a College investigation will be

addressed by the College.

Allegations of retaliation shall constitute separate grounds upon which a complaint may be

raised.

REPORTING FALSE CLAIMS

Any individual who knowingly makes a false report or claim to the College shall be subject to

disciplinary action up to and including termination.

COLLEGE RESPONSE

In its sole discretion, the College may initiate or take through a resolution process any complaint

initially brought by another. If at any time the College believes an investigation is justified, an

investigation may proceed. The College may take any appropriate measures designed to protect

the health and/or safety of the College community.

COLLEGE INVESTIGATIONS

The College may determine a complaint or allegation of noncompliance requires an

investigation. The College expects the timely participation and complete cooperation of its

students in College investigations. No one other than the College appointed investigator will be

allowed to conduct an investigation on behalf of the College. The College may impose any

appropriate measures on an interim basis where it concludes that such action is needed to

protect the health, safety or welfare of members of the College community, to facilitate an

effective investigation or to avoid disruption to the work/educational environment. Such

measures may include student suspension or employee administrative leave pending the

outcome of an investigation.

NON-COLLEGE INVESTIGATIONS

Under certain circumstances, the College may allow an investigation to be conducted by a

third party. These non-College investigations may involve requests for interviews or some

other form of cooperation by students. Participation by students in such non-College

investigations is voluntary. Students are not obligated to take part in any non-College

investigation that is not being conducted by the College.

Students may have other rights when asked to participate in a non-College investigation

not being conducted on behalf of the College. Such rights may include having a

representative from the Office of Compliance attend an interview at the student’s request.

It is strongly recommended that students contact the Office of Compliance for guidance

when requested to participate in any way in a non-College investigation.

If a student initially consents to participate in a non-College investigation, the student may, at

any time, withdraw that consent and refuse to take any further part in the non-College

investigation. Retaliation against students will not be tolerated based on whether or not they

participate in a non-College investigation.

VIOLATION OF LAW AND COLLEGE POLICIES

Noncompliance with College’s policies includes any behaviors violating applicable laws.

Individuals engaging in illegal activities may subject themselves to both College discipline and

individual criminal penalties under the law. Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against

an individual whose conduct potentially violates both the criminal law and the College’s policies

(that is, if both possible violations result from the same factual situation) without regard to the

pendency of civil or criminal litigation.

College proceedings may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following a civil or

criminal proceeding at the discretion of the College. Determinations made or disciplinary

actions imposed under College Policy shall not be subject to change solely because criminal

charges arising out of the same facts giving rise to violation of the College’s policies were

dismissed, reduced or resolved in favor of or against the criminal law defendant.

When a student or employee is charged by federal, state or local authorities with a violation of

law, the College will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of

his or her status as a student or employee with the College. If the alleged offense is also being

addressed under College policy, the College may advise legal authorities of the existence of the

College’s policies and how such matters are typically handled within the College processes.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Noncompliance with College’s policies includes any behaviors violating applicable laws.

Individuals engaging in illegal activities may subject themselves to both College discipline and

individual criminal penalties under the law.

REPORT A COMPLAINT TO THE STATE

BOARD OR COMMISSION

In accordance with federal law (see 34 C.F.R., Section 600.9), Palmer College of Chiropractic

students may file complaints about the College with the state board or commission that governs

postsecondary educational activity. The appropriate state boards/commissions, as well as

contact information and links to pertinent websites, are provided below:

• Iowa

Iowa College Student Aid Commission

877-272-4456

https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/StudentComplaintForm

• Florida

Florida Commission on Independent Education

325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400

or by email to CIEINFO@fldoe.org

• California

California Bureau Of Private Postsecondary Education

1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225

P.O. Box 980818

Sacramento, CA 95798-0818

https://connect.bppe.ca.gov/#/submitcomplaint

STUDENT AFFAIRS

The College provides support, services and resources for students to meet personal

and professional goals. These include the following:

• Campus clubs and organizations

• Career Advising

• Financial Planning

• Intramural Activities

• Palmer Center for Business Development

• Registrar Services

• Student Academic Support

• Student Housing (Main campus owned)

• Student Housing (Other)

• Student Services

GENERAL STUDENT LIFE INFORMATION

Student Health

Chiropractic care is offered either free of charge or at reduced cost to students and specific

family members at the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. Students are strongly encouraged to

purchase health insurance. There are several student health insurance programs available

through outside companies. Contact Student Services for more information.

To ensure continuity of care, students with diagnosed chronic health or mental health

conditions are strongly encouraged to secure an appointment 3-6 months before their

desired start date with a provider local to their campus location.

Photo Identification Cards

Palmer College of Chiropractic identification cards (ID cards) are issued to all registered

students and serve two purposes:

• Safety to quickly identify the wearer as part of the Palmer community.

• Security to provide key-card access to Palmer facilities.

All Palmer IDs are the property of the College and must be easily visible, worn above

the waist, on the front of the body, and worn at all times while on campus.

Lockers

Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is the responsibility of the student to

provide a lock. Contact Student Services for more information.

College Assigned Student Emails

All students are given a College email address upon matriculation. The College regularly uses

these assigned student email addresses to communicate official College or campus news or

announcements.

Students are responsible for regularly reading College-generated emails and are encouraged to

use their College email address exclusively. Topics may include:

• Facilities or campus security announcements, such as water main breaks or safety tips

from Campus Security

• Official College or campus news or announcements

• Financial aid announcements, such as scholarships

• Hours of service, such as library hours or food service hours

• Student-related events, such as Student Council programs, guest-speaker

presentations and other events sponsored by Student Services

• Department announcements, such as registration, account information and other

student administrative information

Email is governed by the College’s Institutional Policy titled, “Use of Electronic

Communication Services.” (Refer to “Institutional Policies” in this Student Handbook.)

Student Portals

The Palmer Portal provides students with personalized access to campus information and

services. Through the portal, students will access their course home pages, which include

course syllabi and materials posted by each instructor. They may also view their

administrative records, including billing, transcripts and course schedules.

Refer to Palmer College of Chiropractic’s online Record Retention and the Disposal of

College Records policy and accompanying appendix for information regarding how the

College handles student records. All student transcripts are permanently kept.

Emergency Phone Calls

Emergency phone calls directed to the College about students will be handled by the Student

Administrative Services Office. When emergency calls come in, callers will be asked to identify

themselves and describe the nature of the emergency. The staff will do their best to assist in any

emergency.

Lost and Found

Articles lost or found on campus should be reported to or turned in to Student Services.

Students should place their name on all educational and personal items. Unclaimed items will

be donated to charities at the end of each term. Palmer does not assume responsibility for lost or

stolen items.

Class Announcements

In order to eliminate an over-abundance of announcements cutting into class time,

announcements must be pre-approved by the course instructor and the Student Council/ASG

class representative.

Recycling

An effort is made by each campus to recycle as much as possible. Please deposit your

recycling in the appropriate bins. Blue recycling bins (with wheels) are for paper products

(such as cardboard) and staples that have been stapled to paper.

Items that are not to be disposed of in the recycle bins include:

• paper clips

• binder clips

• spiral-bound books

• items that contain food products

• wrapping paper

• Styrofoam

Items such as cartons (e.g., coffee cups, juice cartons) are recyclable but belong in specific

“carton” recycling containers.

Housing

Starting your new educational career and relocation can be an exciting adventure. While the

College does not have campus dormitories, the housing web page has listings and

information on housing in the surrounding areas of each campus. Some locations may offer

discounted rates to Palmer students.

The College owns a number of properties near the Main campus that can be rented by

Palmer students. An organization designated by Palmer manages the properties and has a

housing office near campus with a representative available to assist students. Students who

need assistance locating housing can find a listing of available off-campus housing at

www.palmer.edu/housing. Due to the frequent changes in the availability and price of

specific properties, the college maintains these listings online. Students may also contact the

Student Services Office for additional assistance. As a non-residential graduate program, the

College offers resources to aid students in finding housing, but leaves the responsibility of

securing housing to each student.

Automobile Licensure and Registration

DAVENPORT, IOWA

Iowa law requires residents to register motor vehicles with the county treasurer’s office in

the respective county within 30 days from the date residency is established even if license

plates are valid in another state.

For more information, contact the Iowa Motor Vehicle Division of the Scott County

Treasurer’s Office at (563) 326-8664 or (563) 326-8666. Illinois residents should contact

the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State at (800) 252-8980. Or go to

www.iowadot.gov or www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA.

In the state of Florida, a motor vehicle is required by law to be registered within 10 days of

the owner becoming employed, placing children in public school or establishing residency.

For more information, go to the state of Florida website: www.flhsmv.gov

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA.

In the state of California, a motor vehicle is required by law to be registered within 20 days

after the owner becomes a resident or becomes employed. For more information, refer to

the state of California Department of Motor Vehicles website: www.dmv.ca.gov.

Parking

Students must have a student ID in order to register their vehicle with Student Services before

having access to Palmer parking.

The following rules apply to all student parking:

• Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis

• Vehicles must be licensed

• Vehicles must park in designated spaces

• No parking is allowed in the drive areas

• No parking is allowed on the grassy areas of the parking lots

• No overnight parking is allowed except for students residing in Palmer-owned housing

• No parking in handicapped spaces unless the vehicle is properly tagged

• No parking is allowed in any spot designated with a sign or ground markings for certain

individuals

• Motorcycle parking is in designated areas only

• Bicycles are to be parked and secured in the bicycle racks. Bicycles aren’t to be parked or

secured to stair railings, trees, flagpoles, buildings or any other structure

• Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas may be towed at the owner’s expense

• Vehicles parked in fire lanes will be towed without warning at the owner’s expense

• These parking rules are in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends

and periods between breaks

• In the event that you park on the streets around the campus, be aware of the city parking

restrictions. These are clearly marked with signs, and the city is aggressive in enforcing

them

NOTE:

The use of Palmer facilities for motor vehicle, motorcycle or bicycle parking by students shall

be deemed at the risk of the student. Palmer College is not liable for damages to person or

property. Palmer is not responsible or liable for any articles lost or stolen from any motor

vehicle, motorcycle or bicycle parked on Palmer facilities. Students are encouraged to

adequately insure their personal property and to protect their property by locking their car or

bicycle and taking other simple precautions to prevent theft or damage.

For more information go to www.palmer.edu/ParkingProcedures.

MAIN CAMPUS

Parking decals are issued during new student orientation. Students must display them on their

vehicles when parked on campus. For a replacement decal, students should contact the Student

Administrative Services office. There is a $2 fee.

Clinic patient parking, visitor parking and loading dock areas – Students are not permitted to

park in these areas.

Motorcycle Parking – Motorcycle parking is permitted in parking areas without a security gate.

Snow Routes – Vehicles parked on snow routes during snow emergencies will be towed by the

city at the owner’s expense. Go to http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/ to find snow routes in

Davenport.

PALMER FLORIDA

Parking decals are issued during new student orientation. Students must display them on their

vehicles when parked on campus. Students must contact Student Services and pay a $5 fee

for a replacement decal.

PALMER WEST

Parking permits are issued during new student orientation. Students must display them on

their vehicle when parked on campus. Students must contact Facilities and pay a $3 fee

for a replacement permit.

Chiropractic Licensing Information

The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) provides helpful and valuable

licensing information for each state and many foreign countries. Through the FCLB

website, students can find a State Board Directory with quick links to each state board

website home page, their statutes and rules, plus state board application information. Other

beneficial material obtained from the FCLB website includes State Board newsletters and

announcements, state preceptorship and temporary licensure opportunities, licensure exam

dates, licensure application forms, and continuing education requirements.

For more information, contact FCLB at: www.FCLB.org

[email protected] (970) 356-3500

5401 W. 10th Street, Suite 101, Greeley, CO 80634

Contact the Student Administrative Services Office on each of the Palmer campuses for

additional licensure information.

SUPPORT SERVICES

Student Administrative Services

The Student Administrative Services Office provides support, services and resources for

both students and alumni to meet personal and professional goals. This includes: student

billing, account maintenance and loan disbursements; preparation of the curricular schedule,

final exam schedule and academic calendar; conducting student registration and seeing that

all students fulfill the necessary academic requirements; and the certification of students and

graduates for state licensure.

All transcripts are generated, edited and issued from Student Administrative Services for state

boards and any other institutions, organizations, scholarships or designated third parties at the

request of students or alumni. Unofficial copies are also available for personal use of students

and alumni. The fee is $5 for each transcript. Student proof copies are provided at no cost to

students.

Graduation certificates (diplomas) are ordered through and issued by the office for

current graduates and alumni requesting replacement certificates. In addition, the office

processes credentialing requests for insurance companies, PPOs, HMOs, and more, at a

cost of $15 per certification. The certification fee is usually paid by the organization

requesting the information.

The office certifies students for loan deferments and good-student discounts, and issues

certification letters of matriculation, enrollment and graduation on the basis of student status or

academic achievement at the student’s request. In addition, the office monitors international

student enrollment for foreign governments and agencies, in conjunction with the Financial

Planning department.

The office certifies applications of eligible students and graduates for the National Board

Examinations. Applications are available on the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

website, www.NBCE.org. The office also handles the enrollment of eligible students in the

Veterans Educational Benefits programs.

The Student Administrative Services Office has custody of and maintains all academic student

and graduate files. Any student withdrawing from the College must notify the Office in writing.

In addition to the above functions, the office maintains records on enrollment and the history of

the curriculum, and oversees the preparation and storage of archived academic records.

Notary Public

Notary public services are available for students, employees and alumni in the Student

Administrative Services Office.

Student Employment Program

The College student employment program provides a wide range of jobs on campus. Wages

earned in a student employment job are part of the financial aid package. Contact the Financial

Planning Office for more information.

Data Collection

Student council members or other student groups wishing to collect institutional data must

obtain prior written approval from the appropriate College administrator. If approved,

guidance must be provided by the Institutional Planning and Effectiveness Office.

Continuing Education

The Continuing Education Department serves Palmer and the profession through the

development and implementation of quality educational programs for students, faculty and

doctors in the field. Serving as the continuing education and post-graduate arm for all three

campuses, in addition to providing programming nationwide, the Continuing Education

Department maintains the College’s longstanding tradition of lifelong learning.

License renewal seminars, certificate and diplomate programs, continuing education partnerships

and support services, and Palmer Online are among the many offerings that Palmer presents

nationwide. This department also plans and oversees the continuing education program for the

annual Homecoming events on each Palmer campus. Special discounted rates are available to

students.

For more information about continuing education, call toll-free to (800) 452-5032 or visit

www.palmer.edu/continuing-education/.

Palmer Center for Business Development

The Palmer Center for Business Development is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and

innovation through educational programs that bridge academic training, clinical skills and business.

The Center’s educational programs are supplemental to what students learn in the Doctor of

Chiropractic curriculum and are offered at no charge to current Palmer students and alumni. The

Center incorporates instruction, mentoring and support from outstanding chiropractors, business

professionals and business school faculty, as well as from outside professionals with expertise in

new business development. Courses in entrepreneurship that explore new venture design, finance

structuring and business plan creation are just a few of the workshop options.

The Center also maintains the Palmer CareerNetwork. The CareerNetwork is an online

virtual career center that includes employment opportunities, practices and equipment for

sale, online library, Resume Builder, Big Interview (a mock-interview program), Locus (a

chiropractic demographic system), and the Palmer Professional Network.

The Palmer Center for Business Development maintains a library on both the Main and Florida

campuses. Library topics range from business concerns such as marketing, finance and

management, to chiropractic-specific interests such as floor plans, starting into practice and

licensure requirements. There are books on personal growth and professional development as well.

The Palmer Center for Business Development hosts events including Career Fairs, Vendor

Showcases and Brunch & Learns in which experts provide additional free mentorship to

prepare students for success in practice. Students can find information about upcoming

events in the Week at a Glance e-newsletter.

For more information, visit www.palmer.edu/business or contact us at:

Main campus (563) 884-5521 or career[email protected]

Palmer Florida (386) 763-2650 or career.servi[email protected]

Palmer West (408) 944-6020

Mental Health and Wellness Services

Student Assistance Program

Palmer greatly values its students and is fully committed to providing services that support

academic achievement. Palmer College’s Student Assistance Program is designed to

provide short-term assistance in navigating a wide variety of personal and family challenges

including, but not limited to: relationship issues, feelings of overwhelm, substance abuse,

grief and loss, navigating conflict, depression and anxiety.

• Up to five sessions of personal counseling per academic year

• Session can be used by the student or immediate family member of the student

• Students do not receive a bill for counseling sessions; however, if the counselor has a

no-show fee or late-cancellation fee, students are responsible for these fees if incurred

Online information and assistance regarding the following topics is available at

www.palmer.edu/wellness:

• General Mental Health and Well-being

• Addiction and Substance Abuse

• Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

• Domestic Violence, Rape and Sexual Violence

• Suicide Prevention

Student Academic Support Services

Academic Advising

Faculty members are available to discuss their courses and other course-specific academic

concerns with students on an individual basis during office hours or by appointment.

For academic advising concerns regarding course scheduling, individual curricular plans, and

degree requirements, academic advisors are available in the Student Administrative Services

Office.

Study Strategies and Academic Success Resources

A variety of resources are available to students to help enhance study strategies, time and

stress management, and test-taking skills. Additional information may be obtained by

contacting the following individuals:

MAIN CAMPUS

Megan Parketon, Academic Coach/PASS Program Coordinator

Student Academic Support Centers

1000 Brady Street, Davenport IA 52803

(563) 884-5408

PALMER FLORIDA

Victor Hidalgo, M.S., Academic Counselor Office

of Student Administrative Services

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 763-2780

[email protected]

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Office of Student Services

90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6062

michael.crump@palmer.edu

Access Services for Students with Disabilities

Student Disability Services

Palmer College of Chiropractic values the diverse talents and abilities students bring to

chiropractic education. The College promotes diversity by striving to provide equal access to

qualified applicants and students with disabilities.

Applicants and students are invited and encouraged to voluntarily self-identify any disability

which may apply to the academic environment. Such self identification may take place at four

different stages in the educational process:

Prospective applicant for admission

Actual applicant for admission

After acceptance as a student but prior to attending classes

While currently attending classes

Applicants and students themselves must identify the need for academic

adjustments/ accommodations and give adequate notice of the need.

The College grants reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and students with

disabilities on an individual basis.

Individuals are provided reasonable accommodations based upon specific information and

assessment data documented by a qualified licensed professional with the requisite skills and

credentials to assess, diagnose and make a determination regarding the nature of the disability,

its severity, the duration, the activities limited by the disability and the extent to which the

disability limits the student’s ability to perform the essential requirements for the DC Program.

While the College strives to accommodate qualified applicants and students as fully as

possible, reasonable accommodations do not include measures which fundamentally alter

the academic program and/or Technical Standards.

The College has always related to its students as responsible adults with the independent

right to make such life decisions. One of those responsibilities is to work with the

Disability Services Coordinator in requesting reasonable accommodations and/or

auxiliary aids and services pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Handbook for

Students and Applicants with Disabilities.

Individuals who self-identify their disabilities during any of the four stages referenced above

shall be referred to the Disability Services Coordinator. The coordinator will work in concert

with the Disability Steering Committee whenever a question arises as to an individual’s

ability to meet the requirements of the Technical Standards.

In considering a self-identifying individual with a disability, the coordinator and/or the

committee may require an interview with the individual to determine if they meet the

Technical Standards sufficient to complete the curriculum. The coordinator and the

committee may request supporting documentation to be provided by the self-identifying

individual from an appropriate licensed professional.

The coordinator is responsible for the administration of the Handbook for Students

and Applicants with Disabilities and its processes.

Any qualified applicant or student with a disability who seeks a reasonable accommodation

to meet the academic and Technical Standards requisite to admission and/ or participation

in the College’s educational program and activities must contact any of the following

individuals:

MAIN CAMPUS

Holly Fischer, B.A., Director of Academic Support

Student Academic Support Services

1000 Brady Street, Davenport IA 52803

(563) 884-5257

[email protected]

PALMER FLORIDA

Victor Hidalgo, Academic Counselor

Also serving as Disability Services Coordinator

Office of Student Administrative Services

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 763-2780

[email protected]

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Also serving as Disability Services Coordinator Office

of Student Services

90 E. Tasman, Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

Additional information may be accessed on the College’s Website at: Student Disability Services

Services for International Students

International students account for approximately 7% of the student population. At the present

time, more than 19 nations are represented in our international student community.

During their enrollment, international students are designated F-1status and their dependents

are designated F-2 status. Dependents in F-2 status cannot accept employment.

It is important to strictly adhere to all United States Citizenship and Immigration Service

(USCIS) regulations that govern international students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in

the United States. International students must:

• Register for and maintain full-time academic status each term (at least 12 credit hours

for D.C. students).

• Obtain written permission from the International Student Advisor before dropping to

less than full-time academic status.

• Contact the International Student Advisor before leaving school on a temporary or

permanent basis (not including regular academic breaks).

• Inform the International Student Adviser if academic suspension or dismissal is

recommended by the College.

• Obtain proper authorization before working on or off campus.

• Contact the International Student Adviser before transferring to another U.S.

educational institution.

• Report all address and name changes to the International Student Adviser immediately

after they occur.

• Always maintain current student status documents, including the I-20 form, I-94

Arrival/Departure Record, passport, visa stamp and financial support forms.

• Carry the above documents at all times when traveling.

Violations of these regulations may place the student out of F-1 student status. Student status

can only be regained by applying for reinstatement with USCIS, or by re-entry to the United

States with a new I-20 form.

The International Student Advisor will assist international students and their dependents

with the following issues:

• Departure and re-entry to the United States

• Extending the length of student status

• Transfer of schools within the United States

• Obtaining part-time, off-campus work permits during student status

• Changing from or to F-1 status

• Certifying international financial assistance documents

• Arranging Optional Practical Training after completion of the program

• Pursuing other benefits granted by USCIS

Before temporarily leaving the United States, international students are reminded to contact

the International Student Adviser or another designated school official to obtain a

verification of attendance endorsement on their I-20 form.

International students and their family members are encouraged to contact the

International Student Advisor with any questions or concerns regarding their enrollment

at Palmer College. The International Advisor will be glad to explain the different options

available to international students after they complete their chiropractic program at

Palmer College. For more information contact:

MAIN CAMPUS

Meghan Fromi-Campos, Associate Registrar and International Student Advisor

Office of Student Administrative Services

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 884-5860

meghan.fromicampos@palmer.edu

PALMER FLORIDA

Jason Brewer, Dean of Students

Office of Student Administrative Services

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 763-2781

jason.brewer@palmer.edu

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Office of Student Services

90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Homecoming

The College hosts thousands of alumni from all over the world at its annual Homecoming

events. Homecoming offers professional presentations by world- renowned speakers;

contemporary license renewal and continuing education programming; vendors with the latest

products and services; alumni reunions; great social events to promote alumni, staff and

student networking. Special discounted rates are available to students.

Complete event information can be found at www.palmer.edu/homecoming or by calling

(800) 452-5032.

Student Activities

The College understands organized student activities are an integral part of the total education

program. While studying and academics are a priority, each student should consider making a

place for extracurricular activities and recreation.

Student Services coordinates all student campus activities, Student Government functions, on-

campus speakers, and other student events.

Recreational Facilities

Main campus, West campus and Florida campus students and their immediate family members

may use the campus recreational facilities and most of their services free of charge. Palmer

Florida maintains information regarding other local fitness centers that offer discounts to its

students.

For more information, contact Student Services or visit:

www.palmer.edu/student-life/campus-recreation/

Involvement in Community Crisis Situations

The College takes seriously its responsibility, and that of its students, staff and faculty, to

develop and maintain awareness of the needs of the community in which we all live. To that

end, the College encourages students, staff and faculty to, wherever and whenever possible,

support activities that consider the overall welfare of the community.

Our campus communities in the Davenport, Iowa; Port Orange, Florida; and San Jose,

California, communities can be affected by natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes,

tornadoes, fires or earthquakes. Precautionary and clean-up efforts are often undertaken by

citizens. The College encourages all constituencies to support such efforts and, where

possible, to donate their time and energy to such programs.

Students requesting leave from classes and clinical responsibilities to participate in community

crisis situations must have preapproval from their instructors.

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Purpose

Student clubs and organizations provide a framework for students in which they may

develop their own special talents and interests.

The purpose of registered student clubs at the College is to contribute to the educational

and social development of the students. Registration of a club does not imply College

sanction of the club or its activities; it is simply a charter to gain access to College

facilities for meeting purposes.

For a complete list of student clubs visit: www.palmer.edu/Clubs

Policies, Rules and Guidelines for Student Clubs

and Organizations

Students clubs shall abide by applicable law, institutional policies and all College regulations

contained in the Catalog, Student Handbook, Student Code of Ethics, Student Clubs and

Activities Handbook, Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Awareness, and other publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards

including its website.

Detailed information regarding additional policies, rules and guidelines that govern

student clubs is published in the Student Clubs and Activities Handbook.

For a complete copy of the Student Clubs and Activities Handbook and/or inquiries

regarding the coordination and/or administration of student clubs, contact:

MAIN CAMPUS

Lora Schroeder, Student Activities Coordinator

Student Services

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 884-5838

lora.schroeder@palmer.edu

PALMER FLORIDA

Dawn Funk, Student Activities Coordinator

Student Services

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL

32129 (386) 763-2722

[email protected]

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Office of Student Services

90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

Promotion of Non-College Business Interests

As provided by the Student Code of Ethics students are prohibited from acting on

behalf of faculty, staff, students and/or third party entrepreneurs who wish to promote

their personal non-College business interests to other students, faculty and staff on or

off campus. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the promise of or receipt

by students of compensation, rewards and other incentives to act as agents for such

non-College business interests.

Student clubs or members are not authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the College.

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action.

Use of “Palmer” Name

Clubs may not use the Palmer name, crest, seal, brand, trademarks or any other insignia,

including the name “Palmer College of Chiropractic” or any abbreviation of it as part of their

name except to identify location or chapter without the College’s prior written approval.

Community Involvement

Student clubs may not involve the outside community in their activities without prior written

consent from the Dean of Student Affairs. Consent may be granted if the Dean determines the

scope and extent of outside community involvement serves the College’s best interest.

Student Club and Organization Classifications

There is a diverse classification of registered student clubs and organizations at the College.

Designated College officials on each campus are responsible for overseeing all officially

registered clubs. All clubs must have a faculty or staff adviser. Designated Student Services

representatives work with each club and/or club advisor to manage the budget, provide guidance

for programming and compliance with policies and procedures.

Students interested in learning about a particular club or starting a new club should contact

Student Activities Coordinator. In addition, Student Services personnel are available to help

clubs with certain needs that may arise.

Academic

This classification includes all clubs with the primary purpose of encouraging scholarly

learning outside the classroom regarding chiropractic and/or other academic information.

Informational/Special Interests Clubs

This classification includes all student clubs with the primary purpose of providing information

to members and other interested parties regarding particular states and countries and other

special interests.

Professional Clubs

This classification includes all clubs with the primary purpose of promoting the chiropractic

profession. Examples include: the Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF), the Student

American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA), the Student American Chiropractic

Association (SACA), the Student International Chiropractors Association (SICA), and the

Palmer Business Center Ambassadors.

Service Clubs

This classification includes all clubs with the primary purpose of providing a service to the

College or outside community.

Social Clubs

This classification includes all clubs with the primary purpose of providing a social outlet for

students.

Sports/Recreational Clubs

This classification includes all intramural and extramural clubs with the primary purpose of

encouraging participation in sports as a recreational activity. Intramural clubs compete

within the College. Extramural clubs compete with teams outside the College at a similar

level. They compete against extramural clubs from other colleges or in adult recreational

leagues within the local city area. They may compete for league titles but have no affiliation

with any state or national organization.

Student Council/Associated Student Government

The elected Student Council/Associated Student Government (ASG) organizations serve as

a liaison between the College administration and the student body. They represent,

encourage and seek input regarding student concerns and needs. Student Council or ASG

members may also be asked to provide representation on new or ad hoc committees within

the College. Each class will elect a representative to participate in student governance.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC DEGREE MISSION

STATEMENT

The mission of the Doctor of Chiropractic Program is to advance chiropractic by promoting

learning, delivering health care, engaging our communities and advancing knowledge through

research.

The Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program is the foundation of the educational experience

at Palmer College of Chiropractic. The course of study prepares graduates to succeed as primary

care professionals for spinal health and well-being. The degree of Doctor of Chiropractic is

awarded based upon successful completion of the required course of study in accordance with the

standards of the College, which meet or exceed those of its accrediting agencies. To earn a D.C.

degree from the College, a student must satisfy all academic, clinical and ethical requirements and

complete not less than the final 25% of the total credits required in residence at the College. Up to

75% of the total credits may be awarded through advanced standing. The final academic year prior

to graduation must be completed at the campus awarding the degree. Refer to the College Catalog

Academic Programs section for additional program information.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC DEGREE OFFERED ON

PALMER’S MAIN CAMPUS

Bachelor of Science Degree

Palmer’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in General Science completion degree provides students

with a solid foundation for a successful chiropractic career. The program is designed to

complement the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) coursework and prepare students as a future

Doctor of Chiropractic. Candidates must have applied to the Doctor of Chiropractic Program

(DCP), have a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale, and have completed

45 college-level credit hours. Candidates who are not currently enrolled in the D.C. program

and who have a minimum of 45 credit hours, may be selected if they have completed an

application for the D.C. program at Palmer College of Chiropractic.

The Bachelor of Science completion program is located on our Main Campus in Davenport,

Iowa.

Program Requirements

The minimum program requirements are 120 total credit hours: a minimum of 30 of which are

general education:

• 30 credit hours of basic science courses from the Palmer DCP.

• 90 credit hours of undergraduate courses (60 credit hours freshman/sophomore level and

30 credit hours junior/senior level) from an institution or institutions accredited at the

college level by an accrediting body that is nationally recognized by the U.S. Secretary

of Education. No grade below “C” (2.0 on 4.0 scale) will be accepted toward the

Bachelor of Science in General Science Degree.

• Up to 20 credit hours of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit may be

granted (transferable as freshman/sophomore level courses).

• Up to 15 credit hours may be granted from coursework in vocational/technical

programs (transferable as freshman/sophomore level courses)

Students must complete the Bachelor of Science degree within one year of graduation from

the DCP.

MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS BY SUBJECT AND CREDIT HOUR

Life and Physical Sciences: 24 credit hours

Biology* Geology

Chemistry* Astronomy

Physics* Nutrition

Mathematics

*These courses require a lab experience.

Humanities: 6 credit hours

Literature Theater

History Music

Philosophy Religion

Art Physical Education

Social Sciences: 9 credit hours

Psychology Economics

Sociology Geography

Political Science Anthropology

Business Computer Science

Communication and Languages: 9 credit hours

Classical language Communication

Foreign languages Speech Communication

English

Mathematics: 3 credit hours

Algebra Math for statistics

Physics Applied math

Statistics Calculus

Undergraduate courses that do not fall into the categories listed above will be classified at the

discretion of the Program Oversight Committee.

Application Procedures

Each of the following forms must be completed and fees paid to the Business Office of Palmer

College.

Application for Admissions

• Pay $150 fee ($50 application fee and $100 evaluation fee).

• Attach unofficial transcripts.

• Complete form prior to entering 4th trimester in the D.C. curriculum.

Intent to Graduate

• Pay $100 graduation and records fee.

• Complete prior to entering 10th trimester in the D.C. curriculum.

All forms are available through the Department of Undergraduate Studies, 3rd Floor Campus

Center Building, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803.

Contact Information

Additional information may be obtained from the program coordinator, Annette VenHorst, at

563-884-5867 or [email protected].

CLINIC CAPSTONE PROGRAMS

Intern Preceptorship Program

The Preceptor Program is a clinical educational experience in an approved field doctor’s

chiropractic practice during the student’s last term. During this program, the student is supervised

and practices under the guidance and license of a chiropractic field doctor contracted with the

College as extension or adjunct faculty. The student is required to communicate progress to the

College.

The Post-Graduate Preceptorship Program: The participant is supervised and practices under the

guidance of the chiropractic field doctor during the period after graduation while working toward

state licensure.

Palmer DoD/VA Student Rotation Program

This program offers students a clinical experience opportunity in a Department of Defense (DoD)

or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facility. Working with the staff

chiropractor(s) in the facility, students provide chiropractic care to active-duty military personnel

and veterans. They also gain insight into developing collaborative relationships with other health

professionals. Students are eligible to participate during their last two terms.

Residency Programs (Main Campus only)

The College offers two post-graduate residency programs..

Chiropractic Radiology Residency: This in-house three-year program provides education,

training and experience in chiropractic radiology and specialized imaging. The resident is then

eligible to sit for the board examination administered by the American Chiropractic Board of

Radiology.

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Residency: This is an intensive clinical postgraduate program

focusing on neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation care within an interdisciplinary clinical setting.

This three-year program follows the educational requirements outlined by the American

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. Upon completion, residents are eligible to sit for diplomate

(DACRB) in chiropractic rehabilitation.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Preregistration

Continuing students are required to preregister for the subsequent academic term during the

preregistration period, which is scheduled toward the end of each academic term. The

schedule for preregistration is published by the College. All continuing students must

preregister during the assigned time periods.

Tuition for all continuing students is due and payable on the 10

day of classes of each new

academic term. Any special arrangements must be made with the Student Administrative

Services Office prior to that date. Even after the preregistration procedure has been

completed, the student is not formally registered for the academic term until all outstanding

obligations have been met.

Grading System

Grades are assigned based on the grading system as follows:

Quality Points

Letter Grade

Interpretation

Passed with honors.

Passed with above average performance.

Passed (fulfilled the objectives of the course).

Incomplete – Signifies that acceptable cause

prevented the student from completely fulfilling the

objectives of the course. Issuance of an “I” grade

requires the student has met the following criteria:

• An acceptable cause prevented the student from

completely fulfilling the course objectives;

• The student can earn a passing grade by

completing the unfinished course objectives; and

• The student has completed at least 50% of the

course activities by the final grade deadline date.

When a grade of “I” is given, it must be

completed by the last day of the first week of the

following academic term. Failure to do so will

result in the grade converting to a failure. Because

of its convertibility, this grade carries indirect

potential for dismissal.

Quality Points

Letter Grade

Interpretation

Failed with permission to take a remediation

examination.

This grade is applicable only per campus dean

approval following assessment of curricular and

local campus factors. All attendance requirements

must have been met and the student enrolled in the

course for the first time. Students are limited to

three course remediations during their academic

tenure. An “R” grade option is not available for

clinic courses. See Course Remediation policy.

Failure – Signifies failure to fulfill the objectives of

the course and carries academic dismissal potential.

Pass (without mention of quality of performance).

Used only in courses with Pass/No Credit grading,

achievement of advanced standing, or credit by

examination.

Withdrawal – Signifies that the student has

officially withdrawn from the course on or before

the College drop date of the academic term.

Students are allowed to voluntarily withdraw from

a course twice without academic penalty.

Administrative Withdrawal – Signifies that the

College has withdrawn the student from the course.

Attendance Failure – Signifies that the number of

absences makes it impossible for the student to

meet the attendance requirements and is equivalent

to a failing grade.

COURSE REMEDIATION

Applicable to the Florida and West campuses only. Eligibility and the issuance of an “R” grade

requires the approval of the course instructor and the Dean of Academic Programs. The student

must have met the following criteria:

•

first time enrolled in the course,

•

within 10% of the passing threshold of the course, and

•

met all attendance requirements for the course.

When a grade “R” is given, a remediation examination must be administered and graded by the

last day of the first week of the following academic term and focus on the learning deficits as

determined by the course instructor. A successful remediation will result in a grade “C” as the

final course grade. Failure to do so will result in the “R” grade converting to a failure. Because

of the convertibility, this grade carries potential for academic dismissal. Students are limited to

three course remediations during their academic tenure.

RESTRICTIONS

Students have the right to repeat any course. The last grade earned in that course is called

the current grade and is substituted for the previously earned grade and a new GPA is

computed. Each grade of failure remains as an active, outstanding failure on the student’s

record until a passing grade is achieved with sufficient attendance. If a student registers for

any course in which the student has earned an incomplete grade, the student’s registration

automatically converts the incomplete grade to a failing grade.

A student with any failing grade will be subject to automatic registration in that course or

courses for the next academic period. The student may choose not to register for that course

or courses, however non-registration in a failed course the next subsequent term of

enrollment may compromise academic standing and/or eligibility for financial aid. Students

are advised to discuss registration options with an academic advisor and/or financial aid

advisor prior to making the decision to not register for a course with an outstanding failure.

If a licensing jurisdiction will not accept a letter grade of “P” (passing), the College will

use other letter grades for that course.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

A student may receive course credit by examination, at the discretion of each course

instructor, if the following equivalent course guidelines are met:

• Prior course credits must be substantially equivalent in credit hours, content and

quality to that of the College. Only credits that are awarded at the 300 level or

above with a grade of “C” or better and awarded within five years of the date of

admission to the College are considered for credit by examination eligibility. Older

credits in certain areas may be accepted if the student holds an earned doctorate in

one of the health sciences (e.g., D.C., M.D., D.O., D.D.S. and D.P.M.) or a graduate

degree in an academic discipline closely related to the health sciences.

• Credits used to satisfy the minimum prerequisites for admission may not be used

for credit by examination.

• The course must carry equivalent credit or contact hours equal to the course

for which a credit by examination is granted.

• Each course will be individually evaluated by the course instructor and the

Registrar. Upon successful eligibility determination, the instructor will administer

the appropriate competency examination. Upon successful exam completion, credit

will be granted, as determined by criteria outlined by the course instructor and

approved by the College. A grade “P” (passing) will be awarded, which will carry

no quality points toward the student’s GPA.

• If the credit by examination is unsuccessful, the student will complete the course

as registered during the term. Students will not be given the opportunity to re-take

an exam if unsuccessful.

• The credit by examination must be completed and the credit by examination form

submitted to the College Registrar by noon on the first Friday of the academic

term in which the student is registered for the course.

• Students being granted credit by examination are still required to register for

the course. Tuition will not be charged for credits granted by examination.

• The student must have successfully completed all prerequisite courses for the

course from which they wish to receive credit by examination.

GRADE CHANGES

If a student believes that there is a discrepancy in the grade report, the student should

immediately contact the course instructor. Grade changes may only reflect errors in

computation or entry of grades. Challenges to a discrepancy in the grade report must be

completed within one calendar year of the final grade report being issued.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

In each course, a student earns grade points equal to the product of the course credits and the

arithmetic value of the grade in that course. In turn, the student’s academic term grade point

average (GPA) is derived by dividing the number of quality points accumulated in that

academic term by the sum of credit hours for courses that carry quality points in that term.

Incomplete, Passing, No Credit, Remediation, Withdrawal and Administrative Withdrawal

hours are not included in the computation of grade point.

A student’s GPA is used as a measurement of satisfactory progress. Cumulative GPA is

calculated by dividing the sum of all of the quality points earned in all academic terms by the

sum of the credits carried with the latest quality grade in each course for courses that carry

quality points.

Students have the right to repeat all courses. The last earned grade is substituted for the

previously earned grade and a new GPA is computed.

GRADE REPORTS

At the end of each academic term, the student can access an electronic grade report that contains:

•

The grade in each course taken during that term

•

The contact hours and credit hours earned in each course taken that term

•

The GPA and its factors for that term

•

The cumulative GPA and its factors

•

The sum of the total earned contact hours and credit hours

The original grade report is deposited in the student’s file.

ADD/DROP COURSES

Any student wishing to add or drop courses must request an “Add/Drop” form from the Student

Administrative Services Office. Students must officially drop a course on or before the College

drop date of the academic term to avoid academic penalty.

All course additions must be completed before the end of the first week of instruction in the

term. Students wishing to add courses should be aware that attendance requirements need to

be considered when adding a course after the first day of class.

If a student’s request to withdraw from a course(s) will result in the student being placed on an

individualized schedule, the student must first meet with the Registrar or an adviser for

academic advising. A grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript and will count as a

course attempted in the evaluation of satisfactory academic progress. Petitions to withdraw in

extenuating circumstances after the respective campuses posted “Last Day to Drop a Course”

date should be submitted to the Academic Dean. A student may only withdraw from any given

course twice without academic penalty.

The Palmer College Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for financial aid eligibility

require that students are making progress towards completion of their degree. Withdrawal

from courses may have a direct effect on loan eligibility during the next period of

enrollment. Please refer to the Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements Policy and address

any questions regarding Title IV aid eligibility to the Director of Financial Planning.

DEFINITION OF A CREDIT HOUR

Palmer College of Chiropractic’s policy, which is in compliance with the federal definition, is

published on the College website, and states that every unit for which credit is given is understood

to represent approximately three hours of actual work per week for the average student.

COURSE PREREQUISITES AND MAINTENANCE

A prerequisite represents a set of skills or a body of knowledge that a student must possess

prior to enrollment in the course, and without which the student is highly unlikely to succeed.

Prerequisite indicates a condition of enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to

demonstrate current readiness for enrollment in a subsequent course. Students will not be

permitted to enroll in such courses without the appropriate prerequisite. Current prerequisites

are available at the Student Administrative Services Office or on the College website.

The effect of prerequisite courses related to transfer credits and students receiving advanced

standing will be managed by the Academic Affairs Office. Appeals to this policy may be

made in writing to the Academic Dean no later than the fifth-class day of an academic term.

A student must have successfully completed all courses within an academic term before

registering for any course(s) in an academic term more than two academic terms beyond.

Example: in order to register for the fourth academic term, all courses from the first academic

term must be successfully completed.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)

FOR RECIPIENTS OF FINANCIAL AID

The Office Financial Planning at Palmer College of Chiropractic is required by federal

regulations to monitor all enrolled students for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward

completion of their degree. All students are monitored for SAP regardless of their eligibility or

intent to receive financial aid. A student who does not meet the SAP requirements may lose

eligibility to receive Federal Title IV aid including the Federal Pell Grant, Federal

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Perkins Loan Federal Direct

Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), Federal Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Work-Study and

all sources of institutional aid including endowed and gift scholarships.

A new student is considered to be meeting SAP requirements upon admission into a degree

program. The academic records of all students are reviewed at the end of every term to

determine if SAP requirements are being met. All periods of a student’s enrollment,

whether or not the student received aid, are included in the SAP review. A student who

does not meet any one of the eligibility criteria stated below is determined to not be making

SAP toward completion of their degree.

Students may continue to receive financial aid by meeting all of the following criteria, which

have been established as the minimum standards for making SAP at Palmer College of

Chiropractic. This policy replaces all previous SAP policies.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average Requirement: A student must maintain a

minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to retain financial aid eligibility. A

minimum cumulative CGPA of 2.0 must be earned for all undergraduate students and students in

the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Transfer: A transfer student’s GPA earned on courses

accepted for transfer credit toward degree requirements is not included in the calculation of

cumulative GPA.

Minimum Cumulative Pace Requirement (credit hour completion rate): The cumulative

rate of credit hours successfully completed as a percentage of cumulative credit hours attempted

is a measure of the pace at which a student is progressing toward a degree. A student must

successfully complete at least 67 percent of cumulative attempted hours by the end of each

term. A student is deemed to have successfully completed a course in which a grade of

A, B, C or P is earned. Credits attempted will be the total of those credits for which a student is

registered at the conclusion of the add/drop period as defined by the College. Transfer: Credits

accepted by Palmer toward degree requirements are included as both credit hours successfully

completed and credit hours attempted in the calculation of pace.

Maximum Time Frame Requirement: For students in the DC program, the maximum

number of credit hours allowable to complete a degree is 150 percent of the credit hours normally

required to complete the degree program. Transfer: Credits accepted by Palmer toward degree

requirements are included in the computation of maximum time frame.

Academic Standing

A student who meets the above criteria but is placed on Academic Warning, Academic Probation

or an Academic Management Contract by the Academic Standing Committee does not meet the

SAP requirements.

Treatment of course withdrawals, incompletes, repeated

courses and electives

Withdrawals (W or AW): Courses dropped before the conclusion of the add/drop period that

no longer appear on the student’s transcript will not count as a course attempted. Courses

dropped after the add/drop period for which the student receives a “W” or “AW” grade will

count as a course attempted.

Incompletes (I): If a student has an incomplete grade in a course at the time of SAP review and

the outcome of the grade in that course will affect whether or not a student meets the SAP

eligibility criteria, the student record will not be reviewed for SAP, and financial aid will be on

hold until the incomplete grade has been processed into a final grade.

Repeated courses: For courses repeated, only the most recent grade is included in

the cumulative GPA. All repeated courses will be included in attempted hours.

Electives: Elective classes that are not counted toward a student’s degree program are

not included in the SAP review. This includes Bachelor of Science courses taken

while enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. If an elective is a part of the

degree program requirements, it will be included in the SAP review.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Statuses

Financial Aid Eligible: This status is assigned to students who meet the SAP eligibility

criteria. Students with this assigned status are eligible to receive financial aid.

Financial Aid Warning: Students who do not meet the SAP eligibility criteria are placed

on Financial Aid Warning for the term following the deficiency. A student is eligible to

receive financial aid during the warning period. At the end of the warning period, a

student’s performance will be reviewed against the SAP eligibility criteria and if found to

be in compliance will be assigned the Financial Aid Eligible status. If a student again

does not meet the SAP eligibility criteria (including the repetition of an Academic

Warning status) the student will have the opportunity to appeal. See the section titled

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals.

Financial Aid Probation: Students who have been placed on Financial Aid Warning status

and do not meet the SAP eligibility criteria at the end of that term, but who submit a SAP

appeal that is granted by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee, are considered to be on

Financial Aid Probation for the following term. Students are eligible to receive financial aid

during the probation period. At the end of the probation period, a student’s performance will

be reviewed against the SAP eligibility criteria and if found to be in compliance will be

assigned the Financial Aid eligible status. If students do not meet the SAP eligibility criteria,

they will be placed on the Financial Aid Termination status without the right to appeal.

Financial Aid Termination: Students who do not meet the SAP eligibility criteria at the

conclusion of the Financial Aid Warning period and who either fail to appeal or have the

appeal denied, will be placed on Financial Aid Termination. Additionally, a student who

does not meet the SAP eligibility criteria at the conclusion of the Financial Aid Probation

period will be placed on Financial Aid Termination. Financial aid cannot be received while

on this status. In order to return to Financial Aid Eligible status, students must correct the

identified deficiencies.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals

Students who do not meet the SAP eligibility criteria at the conclusion of the term in which

they were put on a Financial Aid Warning status may file a written appeal. The student must

clearly explain the extenuating circumstances as to why the SAP eligibility criteria

was not met and provide proper documentation to support the extenuating circumstances.

Circumstances may include (but are not limited to) significant medical issues or death of

an immediate family member. The appeal must also include an explanation of what has

changed in the student’s situation that will allow the student to demonstrate satisfactory

academic progress at the next evaluation.

Students have the option of attending/enrolling in courses when an appeal is necessary.

However, financial aid eligibility will not be calculated and released unless the appeal is

approved. If the appeal is denied, the student is responsible for any balance owed to the

College. The appeal must be submitted to the Financial Planning Office by the deadline

specified by the department. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will evaluate the merits of

the appeal by reviewing the documentation submitted as well as the student’s previous

academic performance at Palmer. The Committee may request additional information or

documentation as needed and will advise the student of the final determination.

An appeal will only be granted if it can be determined that the student will be able to meet

SAP eligibility criteria after the subsequent period. If it is determined that circumstances

beyond the student’s control prohibit the student from making SAP, at the Committee’s

discretion, an academic plan may be developed with the student to ensure that the student is

able to meet SAP eligibility criteria by a specific point in time.

Special Circumstances

Academic Program Change: After a student begins enrollment in an academic program, the

student may switch to another academic program offered by the College. Any credits accepted

toward the new academic program degree requirements will be included in the calculation

of cumulative pace and maximum time frame and excluded from the calculation of the

cumulative GPA.

Re-Entry After Withdrawal: A student requesting re-entry into the College will return with the

SAP status calculated at the time of withdrawal.

Notification

Only students not meeting all SAP eligibility criteria will be notified by the Financial Planning

Office.

ACADEMIC CREDIT LOAD

The College defines a full-time student as one who is carrying a minimum full-time credit load as

follows:

• Doctor of Chiropractic Program: Twelve credit hours with half-time status being six credit

hours.

• Undergraduate Studies: Twelve credit hours with half-time status being six credit hours.

Palmer College also recognizes that not all students prefer or are able to handle the full-time

academic load of a professional program. Some students may have difficulty in attending full-

time and may need to extend their academic careers. Students choosing to extend their studies

should refer to the Length of Time Allowed to Complete Academic Course of Study Policy.

Maximum Credit Load refers to the maximum number of course credit hours a student may

a maximum of:

• Doctor of Chiropractic program: Twenty-seven credit hours in the core curriculum and up

to two elective courses are allowed without prior approval from the Registrar.

Students placed on academic probation or academic warning will be restricted to a

maximum schedule of 15 credit hours for that academic term of enrollment. Any student

wishing to take more than two elective courses must obtain permission from the Registrar.

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) completion program: Fifteen credit hours without prior

approval. Students placed on academic probation or academic warning will be restricted

to taking a maximum of 12 credit hours for that academic term of enrollment. Students

taking B.S. courses simultaneously with a full D.C. degree program credit load must have

prior approval to take more than six undergraduate credit hours.

LENGTH OF TIME ALLOWED TO COMPLETE

ACADEMIC COURSE OF STUDY

Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program: A student must complete the entire D.C. degree

course of study within eight calendar years of matriculation.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program: Students who graduate from the D.C.

degree program have one calendar year from the date of completion of the D.C. degree

program, or one year from the date of withdrawal from the D.C. degree program, to

complete all coursework and be awarded the B.S. degree.

Students whose progress is such that they will be unable to complete their studies within the

number of years indicated above will be dismissed. Dismissed students may appeal, in

writing, to the Dean of Programs. The Dean’s decision is final.

ACADEMIC STANDING

Academic guidelines provide direction for the student who demonstrates difficulty in

completing course requirements. These guidelines are applied by the Academic Standing

Committee, which seeks to ensure fairness and equity for students while ensuring

competence of the graduates of the College. Students who fail to meet minimum academic

expectations may be placed on academic warning, academic probation, academic

management, or academic dismissal.

Academic Warning

Students, regardless of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), are placed on academic

warning for the following academic term of enrollment if they have two active failures

and/or fail the same course twice.

Academic Probation

Students are placed on academic probation when their CGPA falls below 2.00 for any term of

enrollment.

Restricted Course Load

Students while on academic warning, probation or management contract will be limited

to a course load maximum as follows:

• Doctor of Chiropractic program: Fifteen credit hours

• Undergraduate program: Twelve credit hours

Academic warning or probation is intended to encourage students to take all appropriate

actions necessary to ensure academic success. Students on probation or warning are required to

repeat all failed courses the following term of enrollment. Failure to do so may restrict course

scheduling and negatively impact financial aid eligibility.

Academic Management

Students will be placed on an academic management contract if:

1. While on academic warning, they fail a class that they previously failed and have at

least one additional active failure on their transcript;

2. They have failed an individual class for the third time, or;

3. After two consecutive terms on academic probation, the student fails to raise their

CGPA to the minimal standard referenced above.

Students placed on an academic management contract in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree

program cannot be enrolled in undergraduate studies or elective courses at Palmer during the

academic term(s) on contract. The terms of the management contract will be at the discretion of

the Academic Standing Committee. Students failing to successfully complete all terms of the

management contract will be dismissed from the institution. Successful completion of an

academic management contract shall return a student to good academic standing. Any student

who meets the criteria for a subsequent management contract will be academically dismissed.

Academic Suspension

Students who qualified for a management contract but elect to take a term of absence from

Palmer College receive a status of academic suspension. Upon re-enrolling, the student will be

placed on a management contract. During terms of academic suspension, the student will be

considered a non-enrolled student. This status allows access to College facilities, student

academic support and academic tutorials. Non-enrolled students are not allowed to audit a

course without written approval from the Dean of Programs.

Academic Dismissal

Students are dismissed from the institution if they fail an academic management contract.

Students may appeal a dismissal, in writing, to the Academic Standing Committee. This appeal

must be submitted to the Registrar by noon on the Monday of the second week of classes the

following academic term. The committee will meet to hear appeals during the second week of

the academic term.

The Academic Standing Committee may choose to:

1. Uphold dismissal;

2. Suspend the student for a minimum of one term with or without expectations to be

met during their absence; or

3. Place a student on a second academic management contract.

Upon notification of the appeal by the Academic Standing Committee that the dismissal is

upheld or that the student has been suspended for a period of time, the student may no longer

attend courses. The student may apply for re-admission to the Dean of Program’s at a future

date if there is significant evidence of sustained and substantial academic improvement since

the date of the student’s dismissal. Refer to the Re-Admission section.

COURSE AUDIT

Students may enroll to audit a course, on a space available basis, with written permission

from the Academic Dean. Auditing may not be permitted in selected coursework. Audited

courses do not count toward full-time status, grade point average, or financial aid eligibility.

A student auditing a course will be registered for the course(s) they have been approved to

audit. The student will not be required to submit assignments, take quizzes or exams, and

request review of course work unless otherwise directed by the course instructor or the Dean

of Programs. Class participation is at the discretion of the course instructor, in consultation

with the Dean of Programs.

A student auditing will appear on the course roster. The Office of the Registrar will not accept

grades for course audits and no transcript of record will be issued. Tuition for an audit is

calculated at a percentage of the current applicable per credit tuition fee.

Individual grade reports or transcripts are not provided for audited courses. Courses may not

be subsequently converted or transcribed for credit. A student auditing a course is not

required to adhere to course prerequisites or other course requirements, nor is the student

eligible for instructional services.

NON-DEGREE STUDENTS–APPLICABLE TO THE

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAMS ONLY

Students may enroll as a non-degree student, on a space-available basis, with written

permission from the Dean of Programs. Non-degree students are not admitted to a specific

degree program.

Non-degree students must first apply for admission to the undergraduate studies program and

meet the general criteria for admission. If admitted, non-degree students are governed by all

Academic Affairs policies (with the exception of the Length of Time Allowed to Complete

a Program policy). Non-degree students must also comply with all sections of this

Student Handbook.

Non-degree students may register for no more than 15 credit hours of undergraduate

coursework; registration for some courses may be restricted by the degree program offering

that course. All credits attempted non-degree will be used to compute a non-degree GPA for

the purpose of determining academic status (See Policy on Academic Status).

Non-degree students are not guaranteed admission to any specific degree program. They

may apply to a degree program and request earned non-degree credits be accepted for

completion of that degree program.

CLINIC PROCEDURES

Clinic-curriculum student interns who provide chiropractic health care to patients must do

so under the mentorship and direct supervision of a licensed faculty doctor. The clinical

conduct of student interns is governed by Clinic policies, which are subject to change

periodically to conform to state laws governing the operation of Palmer Chiropractic

Clinics and the chiropractic profession. It is the responsibility of each student to keep fully

informed of Clinic policies and abide by those policies at all times. Students are required

to maintain the highest degree of professional integrity and ethical conduct in their relationships

with patients, colleagues, faculty clinicians, and Clinic personnel. Refer to the Clinic Operations

Procedures Manual and the Student Code of Ethics for additional information.

CLINICAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS

The Palmer Clinical Assessment Plan is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the

development of clinical skills. Formative and summative methods are used to assess various

clinical competencies integral to the successful practice of chiropractic. Clinical assessments

determine overall clinical competence and include quantitative and qualitative performance

measures. Various of methods, including written and stationed examinations, simulated patient

encounters, critical thinking worksheets, direct observation, global assessments, patient file

reviews, and clinician feedback are used throughout the student’s clinical training to guide

and assess the development of clinical competency. Students must demonstrate satisfactory

performance on simulated patient exams and evaluations of their performance in the care and

management of patients in the College’s clinics to satisfy clinical competency requirements for

preceptorship and graduation.

TRANSFER STUDENTS/ADVANCED STANDING

Domestic Transfers

A student who has attended another Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) accredited

chiropractic college or doctoral-level health profession program (M.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.P.M., etc.)

accredited by an agency nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may request

transfer to Palmer College of Chiropractic. Students accepted for transfer may be eligible to

receive advanced standing credit for previously completed coursework. To be eligible to transfer,

students must have met the CCE prerequisites at the time of enrollment at their transferring

institution, and possess a doctoral-level health profession program cumulative grade point average

of 2.50 or better. Requests for transfer below 2.50 cumulative grade point average will be

reviewed and determined by the Academic Dean. To transfer and receive advanced placement,

students must be in good academic and ethical standing and be eligible to re-matriculate at their

transferring institution. Students dismissed from a chiropractic or doctoral-level health

professional program are not eligible for transfer consideration. All transfer students are required

to fulfill the procedures found in the Application Procedures section in the College Catalog.

International Transfers

Each international student requesting transfer to Palmer College must first meet admissions

requirements. Students admitted to begin the D.C. degree program on the basis of academic

credentials from institutions outside the United States must meet the following requirements:

Provide evidence of proficiency in reading and writing English, and an understanding

of oral communication in English, commensurate with the level of proficiency

expectations established by the D.C. degree program for successful completion.

Provide evidence of completing 90 undergraduate semester hours, substantially

equivalent to that completed by beginning students admitted from U.S. institutions,

with no less than a 2.75 grade point average.

Provide evidence of proficiency in the subject matter of each course for which credits

are accepted.

Provide evidence of having financial resources sufficient to complete at least one full

calendar year of full-time attendance in the D.C. degree program.

Meet all applicable legal requirements for study in the United States.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may be granted to a student who completes a graduate-level course

required by Palmer College of Chiropractic while attending another institution within the last

five years. Graduate professional credits earned through an accredited graduate, medical,

osteopathic college or CCE-member college may be used for advanced standing. Each course

will be individually evaluated and credit will be granted only when approved by the College.

For specific procedures and restrictions, please contact the College Registrar.

Once the applicant has acquired Advanced Standing Evaluation information from the Office of

Admissions/Enrollment or campus Registrar, the following applies:

• The transferring student should provide course descriptions and any other

documentation (syllabi) describing the course content for those courses in which

advanced standing is requested.

• This information must be received by the Office of Admissions/Enrollment no later

than one month prior to the beginning of enrollment.

• An official transcript of the course must be on file in the student’s records.

• The request will be approved by the Dean for the appropriate grade, hours and

course content. The student will then be notified of the results by email.

For international transfers, credit from non-U.S. professional programs must be evaluated by

the World Educational Services (WES), or equivalent transcript evaluator, before applying

for transfer. Academic work will be evaluated by Palmer to determine that prerequisite

admissions requirements are met. Courses used to meet prerequisite requirements are not

eligible for advanced standing consideration. Once admissions requirements are met,

evaluation for advanced standing credits will follow.

Transfer student and advanced standing criteria:

• Students must be in good academic and ethical standing at the transferring

institution

• Overall chiropractic or other doctoral-level cumulative GPA must be 2.50 or

above. Requests to transfer below 2.50 cumulative grade point average will be

reviewed and determined by the Dean of Programs

• Previous fulfillment of all CCE prerequisite admissions requirements

• Transfer credits must be equivalent in credit hours, content and quality to that

of Palmer College of Chiropractic; the earned grade is not transferred, and, thus,

the course does not affect the student’s GPA at Palmer College of Chiropractic

• Only credits with a grade of “C” or better are considered for transfer

• Credits accepted for transfer must have been awarded within five years of the date

of admission to Palmer College. Older credits in certain areas may be accepted if

the transferring student holds an earned doctorate in one of the health sciences

(e.g., D.C., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.P.M.) or a graduate degree in an academic

discipline closely related to the health sciences

• Credits used to satisfy the minimum prerequisites for admission may not be used

for advanced placement credit

• Each course will be individually evaluated and credit will be granted only when

approved by the College

• Palmer College transcripts will record transfer courses and credits as issued by the

awarding institution, including the name of the awarding institution

• Students transferring from another chiropractic program must complete the Chiropractic

College Transfer Form available from the Office of Admissions/ Enrollment

• Students will be placed according to their incoming educational profile (i.e. third term)

In addition to awarding advanced standing credit, the College may offer credit by examination

(see Credit by Examination).

In order to receive a degree from Palmer, a student must have satisfied all academic and clinical

requirements, be in good ethical standing, and must have earned not less than the final 25

percent of the total credits required for the D.C. degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic,

allowing up to 75 percent of the total credits through advanced standing. Students wishing to

transfer from Palmer College of Chiropractic to another institution must contact that institution

directly to determine whether Palmer credits will be accepted. As with any academic program,

transferability of credit is at the discretion of the accepting institution.

Students should inquire for further details directly to the Dean of Programs.

Transferring Between Palmer Campuses

Students requesting transfer between Palmer College campuses must meet the same transfer

and advanced standing criteria outlined above. The awarding of advanced standing credit

varies across the three campuses due to the variation in academic term length, curricular

structure and sequence of academic coursework.

Transferability of Credits

NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS

EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION

The transferability of credits you earn at Palmer College of Chiropractic is at the complete

discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the credits you earn

in the Doctor of Chiropractic program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to

which you may seek to transfer. If the credits that you earn at this institution are not accepted at

the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your

coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at

this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to

which you may seek to transfer after attending Palmer College of Chiropractic to determine if

your credits will transfer.

Undergraduate Studies Programs

Transfer policy is the same as the Doctor of Chiropractic Degree program with the following

exceptions:

• Undergraduate-program transfer credit is accepted for equivalent course work when a

minimal grade of “C” is earned from an institution or institutions accredited at the

college level by an accrediting body that is nationally recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

• B.S. students may transfer 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework (60 credit

hours from freshman/sophomore level and 30 hours from junior/senior level).

• Official transcripts are required. In addition, students may be required to provide a

copy of the catalog description and/or the course syllabus from the institution where

the credit was awarded.

COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY

The College reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason. Registrants will be notified

of cancellations in a timely manner and refunds will be processed within three weeks of

the scheduled cancellation.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION

In the unlikely event that one of the College’s campuses education program closes, every

attempt will be made by the College to assist students seeking transfer to other

chiropractic colleges. Students wishing to transfer to another Palmer campus will be

awarded advanced placement based on a detailed course-by-course review. In addition to

awarding advanced standing, credit by examination options and supplemental

educational opportunities may be used to expedite advancement through the program.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION TO,

CONTINUATION IN, AND GRADUATION FROM THE

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM

The College seeks to prepare students to become competent, caring doctors of chiropractic

who serve as primary care providers for the prevention, diagnosis and conservative

management of health conditions. The academic, clinical, social and personal preparation

for the practice of chiropractic requires both mental and physical abilities.

There are certain abilities and characteristics which are defined as Technical Standards. Those

standards, in conjunction with academic standards, are requirements for admission, promotion

and graduation. Although these standards serve to focus upon the necessary physical and

mental abilities of all students, they are not intended to deter any student for whom

reasonable accommodation will allow the fulfillment of the complete curriculum.

The College has an ethical responsibility for the safety of its patients with whom students

will come in contact. Although students learn and work under the supervision of the

faculty, students interact with patients during their chiropractic education. Patient safety

and well-being are therefore major factors in establishing requirements involving the

physical, cognitive and emotional abilities for admission, promotion and graduation.

Students must have the physical and emotional stamina and capacity to function in a

competent manner in the clinical, classroom and laboratory settings.

The College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for qualified

students with disabilities who apply for admission to the chiropractic degree program or

who are enrolled as chiropractic students. A “qualified person with a disability” is an

individual with a disability who meets the academic and Technical Standards required for

admission or participation in the College’s chiropractic educational programs, with or

without accommodations. Admitted students with disabilities are reviewed individually, on

a case-by-case basis, with a complete and careful consideration of all the skills, attitudes

and attributes of each student to determine whether there are reasonable accommodations

that would permit that student to satisfy the Technical Standards.

An accommodation is not reasonable if it poses a direct threat to the health or safety of self

and/or others if making it requires a substantial modification of an essential element of the

curriculum, if it lowers academic standards, or poses an undue administrative or financial

burden. Except in varied circumstances, the use by a student of a third party (an intermediary) to

perform any of the functions described in the Technical Standards would constitute an

unacceptable substantial modification.

All individuals considering, applying or enrolling in the Doctor of Chiropractic Degree

Program (DCP) are encouraged to review the Technical Standards to better understand

what is expected at Palmer. The College’s Technical Standards may be accessed online at:

http://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/institutional-policy-library/

If at any point an enrolled student ceases to meet any Technical Standard the student must

notify the relevant campus disability services coordinator.

The College intends for its students and graduates to become competent and compassionate

physicians who are capable of meeting all requirements for chiropractic licensure. The Doctor of

Chiropractic degree, in and of itself, does not entitle the recipient to practice chiropractic. Those

who earn the degree must apply for a license to practice in the jurisdiction of their choice.

PROCEDURE TO REQUEST REASONABLE

ACCOMMODATIONS TO MEET REQUIRED

TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants are required to acknowledge at the time they accept an offer to matriculate

that they have been advised of the College’s Technical Standards required of the Doctor of

Chiropractic program and understand that should a qualified applicant require a reasonable

accommodation to meet these required Technical Standards, they are invited and encouraged to

voluntarily self-identify to the relevant disability services coordinator, any disability which may

apply to the Technical Standards. Thereafter, students must annually acknowledge the required

Technical Standards.

For more information, refer to the Student Disability Services section of this Handbook or

you may access the Handbook for Students and Applicants with Disabilities on the College

website.

STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN TECHNIQUE AND

PHYSIOTHERAPY LABORATORY/PRACTICUM

SETTINGS

Participation in Palmer core curriculum classroom or laboratory/practicum settings, involving

practice of chiropractic manual and/or ancillary procedures, requires the following:

• Students must provide signed consent in order to participate in a lab setting where

they are used for the practice of any treatment procedure and understand that this

participation must occur under the supervision of a licensed instructor. The course

instructor will acquire a signed consent form from each student participant at the

beginning of the term. Consent will cover the entire academic term unless revoked by

the student in writing. The consent document will be held on file by the course

instructor for a period of one year following completion of the course.

• The exclusive purpose of participation in such settings is to allow students the

opportunity to practice and develop psychomotor skills necessary for clinical

practice. The laboratory/practicum setting is not the venue for a student to establish

a doctor-patient relationship with a health care provider. Students are responsible

for pursuing care outside of class to meet their own health needs.

• Students with conditions or symptoms in areas where chiropractic manual or

ancillary procedures are to be applied must first notify the supervising faculty

member. The faculty member will determine whether the student’s participation

is contraindicated.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is a necessary element of a Palmer student’s education. The College recognizes

excused and/or exempted absences for a limited set of circumstances. Palmer College must

comply with related state and federal laws and regulations regarding a student’s

attendance.

Federal regulations require that students earn their financial aid funds by attending and

actively participating in courses. To verify financial aid eligibility, attendance

information is collected by the Office of the Registrar. If notification of non-attendance

in any course is received, the determination of federal financial aid eligibility will be re-

evaluated and may result in financial aid forfeiture and/or a balance due to the College.

If a student is not attending classes, the student is expected to complete the official

withdrawal process of the College.

Students must report all excused or exempted absences to the Office of the Registrar

within five business days of the absence. The Registrar’s Office may require supporting

documentation from the student. The Registrar’s Office will notify the faculty of the student’s

absence.

Palmer College recognizes excused absences for jury duty, short-term military duty,

pregnancy-related conditions and childbirth, exempted absences for mandatory religious

obligations, unavoidable events and College-supported activities approved by the Dean of

Programs. Students called for documented jury duty or short-term military duty will submit

official notification of service to the Office of the Registrar in advance of the absences.

The Office of the Registrar will notify faculty of the absence. Notification of services

will be maintained in the student’s file. The returning student is responsible for

contacting the course instructor, who will provide the appropriate make up assignments

for the days missed. Absences outside the designated time frame will not be excused.

This policy does not in any way release students from the responsibility of satisfying

all requirements necessary for the successful completion of any course.

Absences for pregnancy-related conditions or childbirth are excused when the student’s

licensed health care provider deems the absence medically necessary. The student will

provide supporting documentation to the Office of the Registrar, who will communicate the

excused absence to the course instructors. Requests for adjustments or modifications are

managed through the Student Disability Services Coordinator.

Students absent due to mandatory religious obligations, unavoidable events and College-

supported activities approved by the Dean of Programs must contact the Office of the Registrar

prior to the absence when the absence is foreseeable. The Office of the Registrar maintains a list

of College-supported activities approved by the Dean of Programs.

Extended absences that do not allow the student to meet the course requirements may prompt the

College to issue an administrative withdrawal. Students on extended excused absence will be

given a reasonable amount of time to make up the work they missed or be allowed to re- enter the

program at the point where they left.

MILITARY ACTIVE-DUTY NOTIFICATION

In the event an enrolled student or an enrolled student’s spouse with a dependent child receives

Active-Duty Notification, the student must provide the Registrar with advance notice of military

service. Notice may be either written or oral. It may be provided by the student or by an

appropriate officer of the branch of the military in which the student will be serving.

However, no notice is required if:

• Military necessity prevents the giving of notice

• The giving of notice is otherwise impossible or unreasonable

Depending on the point in the academic term, one of the following options will be afforded to

the student:

The Registrar will process a withdrawal from the College for the academic term enrolled.

A grade of “AW” (Administrative Withdrawal) will be placed on the student’s record.

The student’s tuition fees will be refunded in full to the student or the student’s lender,

whichever is appropriate, regardless of the point in the academic term that the military

orders are received. The Registrar will notify the appropriate departments of the

withdrawal.

Arrangements will be made with the student’s instructors for course grades, or for

incompletes that shall be completed by the student at a later date. If such arrangements

are made, the student’s registration shall remain intact and tuition and mandatory fees

shall be assessed for the courses in full.

Make arrangements with only some of the student’s instructors for grades, or for

incompletes that shall be completed by the student at a later date. If such arrangements

are made, the registration for those courses shall remain intact and tuition and mandatory

fees shall be assessed for those courses. Any course for which arrangements cannot

be made for the grades or incompletes shall be considered dropped and the tuition and

mandatory fees for the course refunded.

Upon completion of active-duty service, the student may contact the Registrar for re-

enrollment. Students returning after a hiatus of greater than one year will be required to meet

the re-admission guidelines as outlined in the re-admissions policy.

The academic term of enrollment from which a student withdrew will not be considered in

academic progress relating to financial aid eligibility or academic status. In addition, the

Length of Time to Completion policy will be lengthened based on the length of time the

student was away from the College due to military service.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE

A student may find it necessary to withdraw from the College on a temporary or

permanent basis before the posted Campus “Last Day to Drop a Course” date.

Withdrawals from the College occur:

• Officially when the student contacts the Office of the Registrar or completes and submits

a “Request to Withdraw” form available in the Student Administrative Services Office.

• Unofficially when the student stops attending classes but does not formalize the

withdrawal through the Office of the Registrar.

Students who withdraw may experience a reduction in their financial aid and may be

required to refund or repay a portion of their financial aid. The process for determining if

and how much aid may need to be repaid can be found under the Federal Return of Title IV

Funds Policy within the Tuition and Fees section of the handbook.

Upon notification of withdrawal, a withdrawal grade will be posted for all currently enrolled

courses. The student’s course instructors and necessary College departments will be

notified. The Student Administrative Services office will determine the amount of any

tuition refund. Refunds due will be forwarded to the student’s loan lender or the student,

whichever is appropriate, within 30 days from the date of withdrawal.

Petitions to withdraw in extenuating circumstances after the official last day to withdraw

should be submitted to the Registrar. Such a withdrawal is discretionary, issued under

extraordinary circumstances, which, in the judgment of the Academic Dean, subjects the

student to an unreasonable burden of completing course work in a timely fashion. An

approved, qualified professional must document a student’s incapacity. The student must

officially withdraw from all classes through the Registrar, and must have a “Fit to Return”

form signed by an approved qualified professional before re-admission is granted.

It should be noted that College policy requires students to graduate within a specific number

of years, depending on program of enrollment, from the first day of attendance. Students

taking time off for one or more academic terms should be aware that this may affect their

financial aid and that a repayment of loans could be initiated for students taking off two or

more consecutive terms. Contact the Financial Planning Office for details.

A grade of “W” or “AW” is counted toward hours attempted, but does not produce quality points

and does not affect a student’s GPA. The Palmer College Satisfactory Academic Progress

Standards for financial aid eligibility require that students are making progress toward

completion of their degree. Withdrawal from courses may have a direct impact on loan eligibility

during the next period of enrollment. Please refer to the Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements

Policy, and refer any questions regarding Title IV aid eligibility to the Financial Planning Office.

READMISSION

This policy pertains to administrative decision for readmittance of students who are

currently withdrawn from enrollment.

Readmission may occur in the following instances:

• Students returning from a hiatus or suspension of less than one year

• Students returning from a hiatus or suspension greater than one academic year but

less than five years

• Students returning from a hiatus greater than five years

• Dismissed students seeking readmission

Students returning after a hiatus of less than one year shall contact the Office of the Registrar a

minimum of thirty days prior to the start of the academic term.

Students returning from a hiatus longer than one year but less than five years from active

registration are required to submit an Application for Readmission to the Registrar at least 60

days prior to the start of the academic term to re-enter the program. If the student has

completed coursework at other institutions during the hiatus, transcripts must be forwarded

directly from those institutions to the Office of the Registrar. If this coursework was completed at

another chiropractic college, a Student Transfer Form for Readmission must be completed and

forwarded directly from those institutions to the Registrar.

The new materials submitted and the student’s past academic record will be reviewed by the

Dean of Programs. The College reserves the right to require that students demonstrate

competency before resuming their chiropractic studies, as well as require students to meet

the current Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) admissions requirements. The Dean

will determine the student’s placement within the program and terms of readmission.

Students who have taken a hiatus of less than five years from their initial enrollment date may

request to have their previous academic record voided and start over as an incoming first term

student. All requests will be evaluated by the Registrar and presented to the campus academic

dean, or designee, for final action. Decisions affecting this action should be guided by the Length

of Time to Complete Academic Course of Study policy.

Students who interrupt their D.C. education for five years or more will retain no course credits,

according to accreditation standards established by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).

Readmission Following Academic Dismissal

Students previously academically dismissed from the College may apply for re-enrollment

consideration to the Dean of Programs. The applicant must present evidence of sustained and

substantial academic improvement since the date of the student’s previous dismissal. To apply,

the student must contact the Registrar at least 60 days prior to the start of the academic term

seeking re-entry and complete an Application for Re-Admission. Official transcripts from all

institutions attended since the dismissal shall be forwarded directly to the Registrar. The Dean’s

decision is final. The College reserves the right to deny, grant or withhold advanced standing.

EXAMINATION STATEMENT/EXAMINATION

GUIDELINES

The following guidelines explain Palmer’s expectations for conduct during examinations:

• Only material appropriate to the examinations should be brought with you to the

examination room

• Seating arrangements are at the instructor’s or proctor’s discretion

• Communication in any form with anyone other than the instructor or proctor isn’t

allowed during the examination. Unless otherwise instructed, a student who needs

assistance should indicate by raising a hand and waiting until assistance can be

rendered

• Students are expected to focus on their own examinations exclusively. Students

are to avoid looking at or appearing to look at others’ examinations

• Students are expected to keep their answers shielded and confidential at all times

• Upon completing an examination, students are expected to return all

examination materials (tests, answer sheets, etc.) to the instructor or proctor and

leave the room quietly

• In the interest of noise reduction, students who’ve completed the examination

are prohibited from loitering immediately outside the examination sites

• A student who witnesses another student engaging in misconduct during

an examination should discreetly notify the instructor or proctor

Any student possessing an unauthorized exam, or in violation of the above listed examination

guidelines, will be subject to a charge of misconduct under the Student Code of Ethics.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE CONFLICTS

When students indicate there is a conflict between two or more scheduled examinations, the

instructors and their immediate supervisors will work to resolve the schedule conflicts with the

assistance of the department supervisors and Dean of Programs, if needed.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Students are expected to comply with Palmer’s Student Code of Ethics. Students are strongly

encouraged to carefully read the entire Student Code of Ethics in this Student Handbook.

Cheating, plagiarism, other acts of dishonesty, or any other violations of Palmer’s

Student Code of Ethics may result in the filing of a charge of misconduct. Sanctions up

to and including suspension or dismissal from the College may be imposed upon

students found to have violated the Student Code of Ethics. Refer to the Student Code of

Ethics, or contact the coordinator for the administration of the Student Code of Ethics on

the relevant campus, should you have any questions.

POSTING OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

INFORMATION–FERPA

Student education records are protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FERPA), which safeguards against the public posting of any personally

identifiable information without student’s written consent. This information includes,

but it is not limited to, academic performance.

Instructors may only post academic performance information by obtaining the student’s written

permission, or by using code words or randomly assigned numbers that only the instructor and

the student know. Posting of academic performance data must be in random order.

Upon enrollment, students are asked to provide permission to post academic performance

information utilizing a personal identification number known to the student and the College.

Permission/denial slips are part of the student’s permanent record and are placed on file

with the Registrar.

The Registrar will provide instructors with the names of students who have requested their

academic performance information not be posted. These students will make arrangements

with their instructors to have their academic performance information provided to them.

All course syllabi must include a test score posting statement. Students may choose at any time

to retract permission to have academic performance information posted by filing a new

permission/denial slip with the Registrar.

Email dissemination of individual academic performance information is not permitted.

COLLEGE HONORS

At the end of each academic term, students are evaluated on the following criteria for the purpose

of determining eligibility for Dean’s List honors. Students are officially recognized if the

following conditions are met:

The student is considered a full-time student for the specified academic term (full-time

status is 12 or more credit hours)

The student must not have had any grade less than a “B” during the specified academic

term

The student must be in good academic standing during the specified term;

The student’s academic term grade point average must be 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale

There must be no finding of a formal charge of misconduct against the student during the

specified term

GRADUATION

Commencement exercises are held at the end of each academic term. Students complete an

Intent-to-Graduate form when they register for their final academic term. Students must have

no more than two deficit courses at the time of application and the graduation requirements

must be met. Students who do not graduate at the end of the academic term in which they

applied for graduation must re-apply with the Student Administrative Services Office during

the first week of their next academic term. Intent-to-Graduate forms will not be accepted after

the 15th day of classes without the approval of the Registrar.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The degree of Doctor of Chiropractic is conferred upon students who have fulfilled the following

requirements:

Academic Requirements: Complete the minimum number of classroom hours of instruction

and the program credit hours (dependent on campus). The Registrar reviews the records of all

students in the Intent-to-Graduate List to determine that all academic requirements, other than

those in the final academic term, have been met. Discrepancies in the student’s academic record

will be investigated and unqualified students will be removed from the Intent-to Graduate List.

Clinical Requirements: Successful completion of all clinic courses and clinical requirements.

Clinical requirements must be completed two weeks prior to graduation or the student is not

eligible to graduate. The Academic Standing Committee will hear appeals and act as the final

decision-maker. Students who have completed all of the non-clinical requirements, the student

clinic quantitative requirements, and 80 percent of each of the remaining quantitative clinical

requirements may be eligible for a clinic contract and participation in the graduation ceremony

for the current term. The remaining quantitative requirements must be completed by the end of

first week of classes in the next academic term. Failure to complete these requirements by the

deadline will require the student to reapply for graduation in a subsequent term.

Final Academic Approval: Final grades for graduating students will be available prior to

the Academic Standing Committee graduation meeting on the Monday prior to graduation.

At this meeting, the Registrar presents the graduation list for the Committee’s approval. All

appeals of graduation decisions will be heard at this meeting and adjudicated by the

committee. After the Committee has approved the graduation list, it’s presented to the

Academic Dean for final approval.

Institutional Clearance: Under the direction of the Registrar, institutional clearance is

conducted shortly after the graduation list is approved. Graduating students are required to

fulfill all outstanding obligations to the College at this time. Those who fail to complete

institution clearance will be removed from the graduation list and may be reinstated only

by application to the Registrar.

Attendance: Attendance at commencement exercises is mandatory. In extreme

circumstances, students may be excused by application through the Registrar to the College

Provost or campus President.

GRADUATION HONORS

Students meeting the following criteria will be awarded honors at graduation.

Academic Honors:

Cum Laude (with honors) – GPA of 3.50 to 3.69

Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) – GPA of 3.70 to 3.89

Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) – GPA of 3.90 to 4.00

The individual(s) selected for graduation honors will be determined by the cumulative

grade point average at the end of the academic term prior to that of the graduation term.

Credits or grades earned during the academic term in which the student graduates will not

be considered in determination of these honors.

The individual(s) selected for Valedictorian will be the member(s) of the Doctor of

Chiropractic Program graduation class maintaining the highest cumulative GPA at the

end of the term prior to that of the graduation term. In addition, this individual(s) must

have completed all academic and clinical requirements of Palmer College and must meet

the following requirements:

Cannot have withdrawn from any core course

May not have repeated any course at Palmer College

Shall have no “blemish” on their record, which includes:

a. A grade of “no credit” in any course during the student’s chiropractic education

b. Being placed on probation at any time during the student’s chiropractic education

c. Receiving a finding of a formal charge of misconduct at any time during

the student’s chiropractic education

The individual(s) selected for Salutatorian will be the member(s) of the Doctor of

Chiropractic Program graduation class maintaining the second highest cumulative GPA at

the end of the term prior to that of the graduation term. In addition, this individual(s) must

have completed all academic and clinical requirements of Palmer College. The student(s)

must also meet the criteria listed previously.

Individuals receiving these honors will also be recognized at their graduation ceremony. The

designation of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for a graduating class is the responsibility of the

Registrar.

Academic Excellence Award

Students will be recognized for the award of Academic Excellence at graduation if they meet all

of the criteria for the Dean’s List for each term of enrollment at Palmer College.

Transfer Students: To be recognized as an Academic Excellence recipient, in addition to the

above criteria, previous coursework for which the student receives advanced standing in the

chiropractic program must not have received any grade less than a B, along with a cumulative

GPA of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale at the time of transfer.

Additional Graduation Honors

In addition to the academic honors outlined above, the College may award other honors at

graduation. In addition to the specific requirements of each individual award, students shall have

no finding of misconduct at any time during the student’s chiropractic education to be eligible to

receive any of the following honors.

Research Honors

The Research Honors Program gives students the opportunity to experience research and

enhance their education while in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. It allows them to design

and complete a faculty-mentored research project. Research Honors applications and

submissions are evaluated by the Research Honors Committee and students awarded Research

Honors are recognized at their graduation ceremony. Students interested in the Research Honors

Program are encouraged to contact the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research for details or

visit www.palmer.edu/research/student-research-program/.

Clinic Honors

The Clinical Excellence Award may be presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated

outstanding accomplishment in service to patients, the College and the chiropractic profession.

Candidates are nominated by Clinic faculty and are judged on quality of patient care, leadership

potential, knowledge, skills and service.

Virgil V. Strang Philosophy Award

The Virgil V. Strang Philosophy Award may be presented to a graduating student who

exemplifies the philosophy, commitment, passion, logic and reasoning of the practice of

chiropractic during their course of study at Palmer.

DIPLOMA PRESENTATION

A graduating student may request that their diploma be presented by a family member during the

graduation ceremony. To be eligible to present the diploma to a graduate, the following criteria

must be met:

The presenter(s) must possess an earned doctorate (academic or first professional)

awarded by Palmer College of Chiropractic.

The presenter(s) must be related to the graduate in one of the following ways:

parent/ stepparent, spouse, sibling, child, grandparent, and aunt/uncle.

Requests for diploma presentation are made when a student completes the Intent to

Graduate form prior to the beginning of their last term of enrollment. Eligibility of a

requested presenter(s) is confirmed by the Office of the Registrar. Upon confirmation of

eligibility, the Registrar will communicate with the presenter(s) regarding the Graduation

Convocation presenter role.

Requests for exceptions to this policy may be made in writing to the Registrar at least eight

weeks prior to graduation. Each request will be reviewed by several administrative officers

of the College.

NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINER

(NBCE) EXAM ELIGIBILITY

Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to sit for the NBCE

Exams: Exam Eligibility Based on Academic Progress:

Students must reach a specific term designation within Palmer’s curriculum. This ensures

students have successfully completed preparatory coursework tested on each part of the

boards. Qualifying trimester/quarter designation varies by campus and is listed below.

Eligibility for students on individual schedule will be determined by the campus registrar.

Part I:

Students must have completed fourth trimester (Main and Florida Campus) or sixth

quarter (West Campus) or higher at the time of the examination.

Part II:

Students must have completed seventh trimester (Main or Florida Campus) or ninth

quarter (West Campus) or higher at the time of the examination.

Part III:

Students must have completed eighth trimester (Main or Florida Campus) or 10th

quarter (West Campus) or higher at the time of the examination, and be within nine

months of their anticipated graduation date at the time of the examination administration.

The student must also have successfully completed all sections of the Part I National

Board exams before the late application deadline.

Part IV:

Students must have successfully completed all sections of Parts I by the Part IV application

deadline date and be within six months of graduation at the time of the Part IV examination

administration.

Physiotherapy:

Students must have successfully completed a minimum of 120 hours of Physical Therapy (Main

campus: Active Care and Passive Care; Florida campus: Special Populations and Active Care and

Ergonomics and Passive Care; West campus: Physical Therapy I, Physical Therapy II,

Rehabilitation & Exercise I) by the application deadline.

Instruction in physiotherapy must be taken at a chiropractic college whose students are eligible to

take the National Board of Chiropractic Examinations, or the courses and institution providing

the instruction must be certified by such a college.

STATE BOARD EXAMINATIONS

Each state has an examining board which determines who shall be licensed to practice

chiropractic in that state. Because some state licensing boards have unique requirements

(including unique pre-chiropractic educational requirements), which may change from time to

time, students are responsible for researching and complying with the requirements of the state

where they wish to practice. Information on state requirements is available from the Federation

of Chiropractic Licensing Boards at www. FCLB.org, or individually from each state board

office.

State boards may require passing of national board examinations as part of their examining

procedure. The Student Administrative Services Office can provide information on state board

application procedures. However, it’s the student’s responsibility to contact the state board of

those states where he/she might establish a practice to become familiar with regulations to

determine the requirements for licensure.

State and national board examinations are conducted by separate agencies. Students should

plan well in advance when applying for board examinations, as transcripts and other

appropriate information sometimes take a great deal of time to prepare and transmit. Such

information, as required by these boards, will be released only upon the written request of the

student. The College does not assume responsibility for the timely completion of those

elements of the application(s) that are the student’s responsibility.

Students applying to take examinations outside the United States should contact the Student

Administrative Services Office for information.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

The fundamental purpose of the financial aid programs at the College is to assist students in

financing their chiropractic education. Students who believe their resources are inadequate

to meet educational expenses should request financial aid consideration and seek the advice

of the Financial Planning Office counseling staff.

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The following information is available to students on www.palmer.edu, the Palmer Portal

and in the Financial Planning Office:

• Financial assistance programs

• Deadlines for submitting applications

• The cost of attending Palmer College

• The College’s refund policy

• The procedure for determining acceptable academic progress

• Consumer information

To be considered for U.S. federal financial assistance, it is necessary to complete a Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each award year.

In order to be eligible for federal and institutional aid, students must maintain Satisfactory

Academic Progress (SAP). Please refer to page 62 for the SAP Policy for Recipients of

Financial Aid. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (i.e. enrolled in six (6) credit

hours) to receive federal financial aid. Total financial aid cannot exceed the cost of

attendance during each award period.

Campus-based aid (i.e. Federal Work Study and Federal Supplementary Education

Opportunity Grant) is awarded to students who demonstrate significant financial need,

based on information provided on the FAFSA.

SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS

Palmer College of Chiropractic scholarships and grants recognize students with

outstanding academic performance, exceptional financial need, extracurricular

contributions to the College, and chiropractic community and other criteria.

Scholarships are made available to students annually through donations or internally

generated funds, and are administered by the Office of Financial Planning. Descriptions,

applications and deadlines for available scholarships are advertised each term by the Financial

Planning Office. Palmer College students are encouraged to apply. All scholarships and grants

are considered to be part of a student’s financial aid award package.

MAIN CAMPUS

563-884-5740

PALMER FLORIDA

386-763-2797

PALMER WEST

408-944-6023

TUITION AND FEES

The College establishes all tuition and fees. Contact the Student Administrative Services Office

Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with questions about tuition

and fees.

Student loan checks and any other financial aid received by the College shall be used to cover all

tuition and fees assessed for the current term and for additional fees as agreed upon in the tuition

and fees agreement signed by the student. The College will accept checks by mail that are

postmarked by the tuition deadline.

The College reserves the right to modify or change requirements, rules, tuition and fees.

Historically, the College has found it necessary to increase tuition annually to meet the rising cost

of higher education. Students will be given notice of such modifications or changes prior to the

changes taking effect. Annual changes to tuition and fees will be posted at www.palmer.edu.

Promise to Pay

As a student, you understand that when you register for any class at Palmer College of

Chiropractic, you accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees and other associated costs

assessed as a result of your registration. Further, you understand and agree that your

registration and acceptance of these terms constitutes a promissory note agreement (i.e., a

financial obligation in the form of an educational loan as defined by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code at

11 U.S.C. §523(a)(8)) in which Palmer College of Chiropractic is providing you educational

services, deferring some or all of your payment obligation for those services, and you promise to

pay for all assessed tuition, fees and other associated costs by the published due date, the tenth

day of the academic term.

You understand and agree that if you drop or withdraw from some or all of the classes for which

you register, you will be responsible for paying all or a portion of tuition and fees in accordance

with the published tuition refund schedule at Palmer College of Chiropractic. You agree that you

have read the terms and conditions of the published tuition refund schedule and understand those

terms are incorporated herein by reference. You further understand that your failure to attend

class or receive a bill does not absolve you of your financial responsibility as described above.

Payment of Fees

Tuition and fees are due in full by the 10th day of classes. Acceptable forms of tuition payment

include cash, check, Heartland Payment Systems direct draw from a checking or savings

account, Heartland Payment Systems credit card transaction, or a bank wire transfer. Check

payment, direct debit and wire transfers must be drawn from a U.S. bank. A 2.75% transaction

fee is accessed to all credit card payments through Heartland Payment Systems at the time of

the transaction. Payments by check should be made payable to Palmer College of Chiropractic,

indicate your student ID on the check, and send it to the address indicated on the College

billing statement before the payment deadline. Checks from other countries must be payable

through a United States bank in U.S. dollars.

TUITION DELINQUENCY AND DEFERMENT

Deferment by Due Date

For certain approved loans, the due date for tuition is deferred when students sign an

agreement in the Student Administrative Services Office, and if the loans conform to all of

the following conditions:

• The loan will completely cover the unpaid balance of tuition

• The loan was procured through the Financial Planning Office or from a foreign government

• The approval of the loan was presented to the Financial Planning Office (if procured

through that office) or to the Student Administrative Services Office (if procured

from a foreign government) on or before the 10th day of classes

• The tuition due date for such students is as agreed upon in the tuition and fees

deferment agreement

The term “loan” shall also include grants in which the College is the recipient of the check(s).

Tuition Delinquency and Its Consequences

Any student who hasn’t paid their tuition in full on or before the 10th day of classes, or has

not completed the payment agreement, is considered delinquent.

Delinquent students are assessed a finance charge and may be removed from the class

roll. Reinstatement will be determined by Student Administrative Services. All balances

unpaid 30 days from the date of service will be assessed a one percent per month (12%

annual rate) finance charge on the unpaid balance. There will be no exceptions.

Tuition and fees are due in full by the 10th day of classes. If students do not plan to pay in

full by the 10th day of classes, a payment agreement must be completed and returned by

that date. Failure to complete such an agreement could result in removal from the class

roll and restriction from registration for future academic terms. Students will not be given

time credit for class attendance until their tuition is paid in full.

Collection Agency Fees: If you fail to pay your student account bill or any monies due and

owing Palmer College of Chiropractic by the scheduled due date, and fail to make

acceptable payment arrangements to bring your account current, Palmer College of

Chiropractic may refer your delinquent account to a collection agency.

You are responsible for paying the collection agency fee which will become due and owing

upon placement of your account with a collection agency and may be based on a percentage at

a maximum of 50% of your delinquent account, together with all costs and expenses,

including reasonable attorney’s fees, necessary for the collection of your delinquent account.

Should your account be referred to a collection agency, your delinquent account may be

reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus.

Student Billing Accounts

Method of Billing: Palmer College of Chiropractic uses electronic billing (e-bill) as its official

billing method, and therefore you are responsible for viewing and paying your student account

e-bill by the scheduled due date. Failure to review your e-bill does not constitute a valid reason

for not paying your bill on time. E-bill information is available via the Palmer Portal. Billing

Errors: Administrative, clerical or technical billing errors do not absolve you of your financial

responsibility to pay the correct amount of tuition, fees and other associated financial

obligations assessed as a result of your registration at Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Returned Payments/Failed Payment Agreements: If a payment made to your student account is

returned by the bank for any reason, you agree to repay the original amount of the payment plus

a returned payment fee of $25. Multiple returned payments and/or failure to comply with the

terms of any payment plan or agreement you sign with Palmer College of Chiropractic may

result in cancellation of your registration and/or suspension of your eligibility to register for

future classes at Palmer College of Chiropractic. In the event a payment is dishonored due to

insufficient funds or otherwise, you are responsible for all dishonored payments, including

dishonored payments made by third parties to whom have made a payment on your behalf.

The College is not responsible for any overdraft or other bank charges incurred by you as a

result of an on-line payment authorization you establish.

Student Refund Checks: Financial aid funds received are first credited to your billing account to

pay for current charges. Once charges are paid, any additional loan funds are disbursed directly

to the student either via direct deposit to your bank account or via a paper check if direct deposit

information has not been provided. Paper checks must be picked up within twenty-one (21) days

of processing or the check will be voided, and the amount of those funds returned to your lender.

Financial Aid

Aid described as “estimated” on your Financial Aid Award does not represent actual or

guaranteed payment but is an estimate of the aid you may receive if you meet all requirements

stipulated by that aid program.

Your Financial Aid Award is contingent upon your continued enrollment and attendance in

each class upon which financial aid eligibility was calculated. If you drop any class before

completion, you understand that your financial aid eligibility may decrease and some or all of

the financial aid awarded to you may be revoked.

If some or all of your financial aid is revoked because you dropped or failed to attend class, you

agree to repay all revoked aid that was disbursed to your account and resulted in a credit balance

that was refunded to you.

You agree to allow financial aid you receive to pay any and all charges assessed to your account

at Palmer College of Chiropractic such as tuition, fees, service fees, fines, bookstore charges,

clinical expenses or any other amount, in accordance with the terms of the aid.

Federal Aid: Federal Title IV financial aid that you receive, except for Federal Work Study

wages, will be credited to your account and used to pay current charges. Title IV financial aid

includes aid from the Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG),

Direct Loan, and PLUS Loan programs. You authorize Palmer College of Chiropractic to

apply your Title IV financial aid to other charges assessed to your student account such as

bookstore charges, service fees and fines, and any other education related charges. You further

understand that this authorization will remain in effect until you rescind it and that you may

withdraw it at any time by contacting the Student Administrative Services office.

Prizes, Awards, Scholarships and Grants: All prizes, awards, scholarships and grants

awarded to you by Palmer College of Chiropractic will be credited to your student account

and applied toward any outstanding balance. Receipt of a prize, award, scholarship or grant

is considered a financial resource according to federal Title IV financial aid regulations,

and may therefore reduce your eligibility for other federal and/or state financial aid (i.e.,

loans, grants, Federal Work Study) which, if already disbursed to your student account,

must be reversed and returned to the aid source.

TUITION REFUNDS

The College must engage its faculty, carry on its administrative functions, provide the physical

plant and the laboratories and make other financial plans to correspond with the number of

students enrolled. When students withdraw from the College or drop a course, they leave a

vacancy that cannot be filled that academic term. The following rules concerning refunds protect

the College and its commitment to other students from losses when students withdraw or drop a

course. Exceptions will be made only under emergency conditions determined by the College.

Refund Policy

Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Refund Policy for withdrawals is calculated using the official

withdrawal date to pro-rate aid as well as tuition and refundable charges through the 60% point

in the term. This is based on calendar days from the first day of the term through the last

scheduled day of the term, including weekends and mid-term breaks of less than five days.

After the 60% point in the term, financial aid will not be reduced for any withdrawal, nor will

any refund of tuition or other refundable charges be granted. This policy applies to all College

withdrawals whether student initiated or administrative withdrawals.

Financial aid awarded (if any) will be returned to the federal, state and Palmer programs on

a pro rata basis though the 60% point in the term. Outside scholarship or non-federal loan

assistance will not be returned unless specifically requested by the provider.

Eligible charges due or paid will be refunded on a pro rata basis through the 60% point in the

term.

For students not borrowing federal funds, any amount due to the student will be refunded

within 30 days from the date the College determines the student’s withdrawal.

Return of Title IV (R2T4) Funds Policy

The College must engage its faculty, carry on its administrative functions, provide the

physical plant and the laboratories and make other financial plans to correspond with the

number of students enrolled. When students withdraw from the College, they leave a

vacancy that cannot be filled that academic term. The following rules protect the College and

its commitment to other students from losses when students withdraw. Exceptions will be

made only under emergency conditions determined by the College.

Title IV funds are awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school

for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. The return of Title IV funds

calculation is based on the number of days the student attended as outlined in the Return of

Federal Financial Aid Funds Process below determining “earned” versus “unearned” aid.

Federal Return of Title IV Funds Procedure

The return of financial aid funds follows these steps:

Calculate the percentage of the payment period completed by the student using the

Official Withdrawal Date as determined by the campus Registrar.

a. If the calculated percentage of the payment period is equal to or greater than

60%, the student has “earned” all aid for the payment period and no adjustment

in financial aid occurs.

b. The refund amount is calculated by using the first calendar day of the academic

term as the first day of attendance.

Days Attended ÷ Days in Enrollment Period = Percentage Completed

Apply the percentage completed to the Title IV aid awarded to determine the student’s

eligibility for financial aid prior to the withdrawal.

Total Aid Disbursed x Percentage Completed = Earned Aid

Determine the amount of unearned financial aid to be returned to the appropriate Title

IV financial aid program.

Total Disbursed Aid - Earned Aid = Unearned Aid to be Returned

a. If the aid already disbursed equals the earned aid, no further action is required.

b. If the aid already disbursed is less than the earned aid, a late disbursement will

be made to the student.

c. If the aid already disbursed is greater than the earned aid, the difference must be

returned to the appropriate Title IV aid program.

Distribute the responsibility to return funds between the institution and the student. The

return of federal financial aid is based on the type of financial aid disbursed and occurs

in the following order:

a. Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

b. Direct (Subsidized) Stafford Loan

c. Direct PLUS Loan (for graduate students)

d. Direct PLUS Loan (for parents of undergraduate students)

e. Pell Grant

f. FSEOG

g. Student

For examples regarding the application of the Return of Federal Financial Aid Funds Process, the

student should contact the Office of Financial Planning.

Timeframe for Returning Funds

The institution must return its share of unearned Title IV funds no later than 45 days after it

determines that the student withdrew. Notification to the student will be sent stating what the

institution will be returning and their obligations. Students return their share of unearned aid

attributable to a loan under the terms and conditions of the loan promissory note. Students have

45 days once notified to resolve any grant overpayment by one of the following two ways:

Repay the overpayment in full to the institution, or

Sign a repayment agreement with the institution.

If a student refuses to make payment or payment arrangements on any Title IV program,

Palmer College of Chiropractic is required to report the overpayment to the Department of

Education.

Post-Withdrawal Disbursements

A student who earned more aid than was disbursed prior to withdrawal could be due a post-

withdrawal disbursement. Disbursements must be made from available grant funds before

loans. Palmer College of Chiropractic will contact a withdrawn student prior to making a

post-withdrawal disbursement of loan funds to determine if those funds are still required by

the student, and if so, explain the student’s obligation to repay those funds. Any portion of a

post-withdrawal disbursement not credited to the student’s account will be offered (in writing

or electronically) as a cash disbursement to the student within 30 days of the withdrawal date.

Students have 14 calendar days in which to respond to the Office of Financial Planning.

Palmer College of Chiropractic will return the post-withdrawal disbursement to the

Department of Education if no response is received with the 14-day timeframe or funds are

declined by the student (or parent in the case of a Parent PLUS loan).

Withdrawals

Students who withdraw from the College may experience a reduction in their financial aid

and may be required to refund or repay a portion of their financial aid. Regardless of

payment source for tuition, the process for determining if and how much aid or funds

returned to the student may need to be repaid can be found under the Federal Return of

Title IV Funds Refund Procedures section.

If a student withdraws, the College is responsible for notifying the student’s Federal loan

lender of the date of the withdrawal via the National Student Loan Clearinghouse. The

student is responsible for notifying the private or alternative loan lender of the date of the

withdrawal. A loan repayment grace period for Federal loans will begin on the day of the

student’s withdrawal from the College. Students should contact their lender if they have

questions regarding their grace period or repayment status. For information on withdrawal

procedures, refer to Withdrawal from the College within the Academic Affairs section.

Unofficial Withdrawals

Per federal regulations, schools are required to review students who received federal

financial aid and did not pass any course. An assessment must be made to determine whether

the student earned the non-passing grades while attending classes or stopped attending

classes but did not officially withdraw. Students who stopped attending classes may be

required to repay a portion of the federal financial aid for that academic term. If it is

determined that a student never began attendance in some or all courses, aid may be

cancelled completely.

Federal financial aid recipients who are not attending class are identified at the term

midpoint by course instructors. If a student is identified as not attending one or more

courses, they will receive correspondence from the Registrar outlining the College’s policy

on official and unofficial withdrawals. Students no longer attending class are encouraged to

officially drop individual courses or withdraw entirely from the College through the Office

of the Registrar. If a student follows College procedures and withdraws officially, they will

have an official withdrawal date and their financial aid refund calculation will be completed

according to the Federal Return of Title IV Funds procedure previously stated.

At the end of each term, all federal financial aid recipients who receive no passing grades (any

combination of (F, I or W) will be reviewed to determine if the non-passing grade was earned

while attending or due to no longer attending class. The Registrar will contact each course

instructor to determine the last date of attendance or academic activity. Students will also be

given the opportunity to provide documentation of attendance and academic activity.

The midpoint of the academic term is used to calculate the amount of federal financial aid refund

the student owes unless a later date of academic activity can be verified by the student or

instructor. If no attendance or academic activity can be verified by the instructor or student, it

will be assumed the student did not ever attend the class. If half-time attendance or academic

activity cannot be verified, all aid may be cancelled.

If academic activity beyond the midpoint of the academic term can be verified in even a single

course by the student or an instructor and it can be verified the student began attendance in

all courses, the amount of financial aid the student is required to repay may be reduced. If

academic activity beyond the 60% percent point of the academic term can be verified in even a

single course by the student or an instructor and the student began attendance in all courses, the

student may not need to repay any financial aid.

If a student unofficially withdraws, any refund owed to a federal financial aid program is the

student’s responsibility and will appear as a charge on the student’s billing account. Students

with outstanding balances on their billing account cannot register for classes and cannot receive

official transcripts.

Scholarship Recipients

Institutional, endowed and gift scholarships will be revoked and returned in full to the

appropriate scholarship fund if the student withdraws at any point in the term unless an

administrative determination is made to waive the requirement. In some cases, this may create

a balance on the student’s account and the student is responsible for those charges. Outside

scholarships will not be returned unless specifically requested by the provider.

Dropping Courses Refund Policy

Dropping a course is defined as removing one or more, but not all, courses currently enrolled in.

The College will refund 100% of institutional charges for the period of enrollment for which the

student was charged if a student drops a course or courses on or before the end of the last day of

student registration.

The College will refund at least 50% of the tuition charges if the student drops a course or

courses between the end of the add/drop period and the end of the first 25% (in time) of the

period of enrollment for which the student was charged.

The College will refund at least 25% of the tuition charges if the student drops a course or

courses between the end of the first 25% (in time) and the end of the first 50% (in time) of the

period of enrollment for which the student was charged.

TITLE IV DEFAULT RATES

All three Palmer campuses combined:

2020………………0.0%

2019………………0.0%

2018………………1.2%

2017………………1.3%

TUITION-DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC (D.C.) PROGRAM

TRIMESTER CURRICULUM MAIN AND FLORIDA

CAMPUS

Trimester tuition for terms one through seven:

Trimester tuition for students registered between 16 and 21 credit hours is $13,025 for the 2023-

2024 academic year. Students registered for fewer than 16 hours will be charged $814 per credit

hour. Students registered for more than 21 credit hours will be charged $13,025 plus $814 per each

additional credit hour above 21 hours.

Trimester tuition for terms eight through 10:

Students registered in Clinic practicum courses are charged a flat rate for the Clinic course as follows:

Clinic I: .................. $9,769

Clinic II: ................ $9,769

Clinic III: ............... $12,211

In addition to the Clinic practicum charge, each non-Clinic practicum credit hour

registered will be charged $814 per credit hour.

PALMER WEST

Quarter tuition for terms one through nine:

Quarter tuition for students registered between 16 and 21 credit hours is $9,724 for the 2023-2024

academic year. Students registered for fewer than 16 hours will be charged $608 per credit hour.

Students registered for more than 21 credit hours will be charged $9,724 plus $608 per each

additional credit hour above 21 hours.

Quarter tuition for terms 10 through 13:

Students registered in Clinic practicum courses are charged a flat rate for the Clinic course as follows:

Clinic II: ................ $3,036

Clinic III: ............... $7,292

Clinic IV ................ $7,292

Clinic V ................. $7,292

In addition to the Clinic practicum charge, each non-Clinic practicum credit hour

registered will be charged $608 per credit hour.

PALMER FLORIDA - QUARTER CURRICULUM

Quarter tuition for terms one through nine:

Quarter tuition for students registered between 16 and 21 credit hours is $9,865 for the 2023-2024

academic year. Students registered for fewer than 16 hours will be charged $617 per credit hour.

Students registered for more than 21 credit hours will be charged $9,865 plus $617 per each

additional credit hour above 21 hours.

Quarter tuition for terms 10 through 13:

Students registered in Clinic practicum courses are charged a flat rate for the Clinic course as

follows:

Clinic II: ................ $8,014

Clinic III: ............... $8,014

Clinic IV ................ $8,014

Clinic V ................. $8,014

In addition to the Clinic practicum charge, each non-Clinic practicum credit hour registered

will be charged $617 per credit hour.

Clinical Enrichment Program Fees

• Main campus: Clinical-enrichment courses are $245 per elective.

• Palmer Florida: All Clinical-enrichment courses are $163 per elective.

• Select Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) $500

• McKenzie elective, regardless of campus, $390 per part.

A drop fee of $10 will be assessed on all registered Clinical-enrichment courses dropped at least

21 days before the course’s first scheduled class day. A $50 drop fee will be assessed for all

registered Clinical-enrichment courses that are dropped less than 21 days from the course’s first

scheduled class day.

ESTIMATED COST OF BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT PER

ACADEMIC TERM (D.C. PROGRAM)

During each academic term, students are required to purchase textbooks for use in the academic

program. The cost of textbooks per academic term is estimated to be: Main Campus $570;

Palmer West $484; Palmer Florida $590.

Students on each campus will be required to purchase diagnostic equipment prior to entering the

clinical portion of the academic program. Cost for the equipment may vary based upon the

campus and curriculum. The academic term in which equipment is required will also vary from

campus to campus. The student budget will be adjusted accordingly for the academic term and

the purchase of equipment. The estimated cost of equipment is as follows: Main Campus

$1,220; West Campus $1,550; Florida Campus $1,225. Students enrolled in the Doctor of

Chiropractic (DC) program are required to have a computer. Financial aid is automatically

adjusted by $1,400 for incoming students to purchase a device. Students should review

Palmer’s IT Policy and Computer Recommendations found in the student portal.

NON-REFUNDABLE FEES (D.C. PROGRAM)

Application fee (one-time fee) ........................................................................................ $100

Tuition deposit. ............................................................................................................... $200

Enrollment fee ................................................................................................................. $150

Activity fee (per term) ....................................................................................................... $20

Liability insurance (assessed to students during their fifth term) ................................... $245

Self-remediation exam .................................................................................................... $100

FEES APPLICABLE TO ALL PROGRAMS

Payment of delinquent tuition .................................................................................. 12%

(APR service fee on monthly unpaid balances)

Collection fee on non-sufficient funds check ............................................................ $25

Duplicate diploma ..................................................................................................... $30

Transcript fee ............................................................................................................... $5

Transcripts cover courses taken at Palmer College of Chiropractic only. No official

document is issued to anyone with outstanding obligations to the College. Non-payment of

tuition when due may result in the discontinuance of registration, the loss of eligibility for

registering for the following term, and a hold on records (transcripts, grades, etc.), or all of

the preceding.

TUITION—BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

PROGRAM

Trimester tuition for students completing courses in the B.S. degree program is $252 per

credit hour for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Nonrefundable Fees:

Application fee .......................................................................................................... $50

Evaluation fee .......................................................................................................... $100

Graduation and record fee ....................................................................................... $100

Activity fee (per term) ............................................................................................... $20

CHECKS

The Student Administrative Services Office does not provide check-cashing services.

However, checks may be written for charges incurred on school accounts for tuition, fees

and Bookstore purchases. Checks written to Palmer and returned by the bank will incur a

charge of $25. A student who has more than one non-sufficient funds check returned must

make future payments with currency or certified funds.

LIBRARY FINES

Students are sent a courtesy reminder via College email prior to the due date. Students

are responsible for all fines, fees and replacement costs and, ultimately, renewals.

FINES AND CHARGES

Fines and charges will be posted to the student’s account and a hold will be placed on

registration/graduation until payment is rendered. Outstanding fines will be paid at the Student

Administrative Services Office.

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CAMPUS SAFETY and SECURITY

COMMITMENT

The College is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to the safety and welfare of

all members of the College community. The College has published educational information and

established institutional policies (refer to “Institutional Policies” section of this Handbook) to:

• Promote a safe and healthy educational and work environment;

• Develop, disseminate and support the enforcement of College policies and processes that are

consistent with local, state and federal law;

• Foster awareness about the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs by

students and employees;

• Promote healthy choices concerning the use of alcohol and other drugs, emphasizing the

elimination of illegal use, high-risk behavior, harmful use and related violence; and

• Provide information about available intervention, evaluation, referrals and treatment services.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and associated crime reports may be accessed online

at: www.palmer.edu/security.

Contact your Campus Security office for a log of crime reports from the last 60 days.

CRIME REPORTING

It’s the responsibility of all students, employees and visitors to comply with the College’s

policies, rules and procedures regarding safety and to take precautions toward ensuring their

own safety.

Victims of or witnesses to a crime committed on campus should report the crime immediately to

Campus Safety Security. Campus Safety Security will determine whether to notify law

enforcement or other local emergency assistance organizations.

CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY

Campus Safety Security has the following authority and responsibility including, but not limited to:

• Locking, securing and patrolling campus buildings

• Patrolling campus parking lots

• Removing unauthorized persons from campus premises/buildings

• Enforcing campus parking policies

• Providing escorts to individuals while on College premises, when requested; and

• Contacting the local police or fire departments, as needed

Campus Safety Security does not have the authority to make arrests. The local police department

will be called if deemed necessary.

Campus Safety Security is provided and monitored by on and off-campus resources. Buildings are

protected by alarm systems.

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING SAFETY, OR

ASSISTANCE WITH CRIME REPORTING, CONTACT:

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MAIN CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY: 563-884-5555

Security is provided by Per Mar Security Services and is supervised by:

Brian Sharkey, Senior Director for Safety Security

563-884-5147

[email protected]

First Aid Stations

Located in West Hall (rooms W12, W104) the Bechtel Center and the Davenport Outpatient Clinic.

PALMER FLORIDA CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY:

386-763-2777

Security is provided by Allied Universal Security and is supervised by:

Don Taylor, Manager of Safety and Security

386-763-2608

[email protected]

After Hours Emergencies 386-566-4578

First Aid Stations

Located in rooms 2220, 2177, 2170, 2270, 1103G, 1103H, 2175, 2120 and the Clinic building.

PALMER WEST CAMPUS SAFETY SECURITY:

408-568-5951

Security is provided by Allied Universal Security and is supervised by:

Greg Snow, D.C., Senior Campus Administrator

408-944-6008

[email protected]

24 Hour Allied Universal Security 800-260-0852

*After-Hours Desk (South Entrance) 408-472-8441

*Security on-site 408-472-8441

First Aid Stations

First aid stations are located on the first floor in room 231-A, Outpatient Clinic treatment

Room 14, microbiology lab, and in the facilities office.

On the second floor, first aid stations are in the faculty lounge and in the library.

Additionally, crimes may be reported to any of the following designated campus security

authorities/offices:

MAIN CAMPUS

Office of Compliance: 563-884-5246

Student Academic Support: 563-884-5655

Human Resources: 563-884-5276

Student Services: 563-884-5643

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PALMER FLORIDA

Human Resources: 386-763-2665

Student Services: 386-763-2783

PALMER WEST

Student Academic Affairs: 408-944-6062

PALMER ALERT

The College uses the Palmer Alert emergency notification system for emergency situations that

threaten the safety of the College community.

Palmer Alert system issues messages using landline phones, cellular phones, voicemail, email

and text.

REPORTING A MISSING STUDENT

Individuals who believe a student may be missing are to contact Campus Safety Security so a

prompt and appropriate response and/or action can be taken. Refer to the Annual Security and

Fire Safety Report at www.palmer.edu/security.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PREVENTION AND

REPORTING RESOURCES

The College understands the threat of sexual misconduct is a reality on college campuses

and throughout society. The College recognizes the seriousness of all sexual misconduct.

The College strictly prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic

violence, stalking, cyber-stalking, retaliation and all other acts of sexual misconduct.

If you experience or witness sexual misconduct, we encourage you to reach out right away by

contacting a Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinator on your campus:

MAIN CAMPUS

Earlye Adams Julien, PHR, M.S. Ed., Senior Director

Also serving as Title IX Coordinator

Office of Compliance

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

563-884-5476

[email protected]

Lori Larsen, B.A., Compliance Specialist

Also serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Office of Compliance

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

563-884-5246

lori.larsen@palmer.edu

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PALMER FLORIDA

Angela Carter, Human Resources Manager

Also serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator

4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129

386-763-2665

angela.carter@palmer.edu

PALMER WEST

Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services

Also serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Office of Student Services

90 E. Tasman Dr., San Jose, CA

95134 408-944-6122

michael.crump@palmer.edu

Additionally, confidential off-campus contacts and resources are available to you. For more

information on off-campus contacts, go to http://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-

compliance/sexual-misconduct-prevention-and-response/.

You will also find more College resources and information regarding prevention,

protection and reporting sexual misconduct there.

Campus Safety Security may be contacted at any time to seek security assistance on

campus or to provide law enforcement information.

After providing security assistance or law enforcement information, Safety Security will

promptly report any sexual misconduct allegations to the Title IX coordinator and/or deputy

for further processing according to the policies outlined in the Policy & Procedure

Handbook for Resolution of Sexual Misconduct Complaints.

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

In case of emergency, please use the following numbers for the appropriate campus:

MAIN CAMPUS

Call Campus Safety Security at 563-884-5555 or ext. 5555 from a campus telephone.

PALMER FLORIDA

Call Campus Safety Security at 386-763-2777 or ext. 2777 from a campus telephone.

PALMER WEST

Call the front desk at 408-568-5951 during normal business hours. After normal business hours,

call First Security Services at 800-400-1110.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

The College maintains action plans designed to support effective emergency management.

Responses to emergencies vary based on the severity, magnitude, duration and intensity of the

event. The College’s Emergency Action Plan applies to the College community and establishes

procedures and responsibilities for emergency situations including:

• Evacuation Procedures

• General Crime Prevention Tips

• Office Security Tips

• Personal Security Tips

• Residential Security Tips

• Vehicle Security Tips

• What to Do in an Emergency

• Bomb Threat

• Responding to an Active Shooter on Campus

• Chemical Release

• Fire

• Medical Emergency

• Workplace Violence

• Criminal Behavior

• Severe Weather

• Weather-Related Campus Closures

• Electrical Utility Failure

The College’s Emergency Action Plan provides guidance in the response to an emergency with

specific procedures that are outlined in detail.

The College’s Emergency Action Plan is updated annually.

The plan can be found online at: www.palmer.edu/security

For a hard copy of the emergency response procedures, contact:

Brian Sharkey, Senior Director of Safety Security

1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803

563-884-5147

[email protected]

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In case of an evacuation, please go to the following areas:

MAIN CAMPUS EVACUATION SAFE AREAS

All people on the west side of Brady Street gather in the faculty/staff parking lot (Lot D).

All people on the east side of Brady Street gather in the visitor parking lot (LOT A).

All people at the Research Building and 723 Brady Street gather on the Brady Street

sidewalk in front of the building.

All people at Vickie Anne Palmer Hall gather in the west parking lot (Lot P). All people at the

Advancement/Alumni Building gather at Parking Lot Q.

FLORIDA CAMPUS EVACUATION SAFE AREAS

Building One:

All people who leave the building through the north exit doors gather in the north parking lot.

All people who leave the building through the southwest exit doors gather in the south

parking lot.

Building Two:

All people who leave the building through the north exit door, east exit doors and west

entrance doors, gather in the north parking lot.

All people who leave the building through the south exit doors gather in the south parking lot.

Building Three:

All people who leave the building through the north exit doors, south exit doors, west

exit doors, and the east main entrance doors will gather in the south parking lot.

Building Four:

All people who leave the building through the north exit doors, east exit doors, south

exist doors and west entrance doors, gather in the north parking lot.

Palmer Chiropractic Clinic:

All people who leave the building through the north exit doors or the northeast exit

doors gather in the north parking lot.

All people who leave the building through any south or west doors gather in the south

parking lot.

WEST CAMPUS EVACUATION SAFE AREAS

Assembly Area 1: Located in the south parking lot next to the basketball hoop.

Assembly Area 2: Located in the northeast parking lot outside the Campus Store.

Assembly Area 3: Located in the northwest parking lot outside the intern work room.

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SEVERE WEATHER

Reports of severe weather from the National Weather Service are monitored via the Internet,

television and weather radios.

MAIN CAMPUS:

In case of an emergency, you’ll be notified by Palmer Alert. Go to one of the following

safe zones:

723 Brady Street Interior hallways

Administration Building Lower level or first floor

Advancement 708 Brady Street Interior hallways

Campus Center Lower level, away from windows

D.D. Palmer Memorial Building Lower level

David D. Palmer Learning Commons Lower level

William J. & Mary A. Kiernan Hall East stairwell or first floor classrooms

Harold & Marie Bechtel Center Lower level, away from windows

Mabel H. Palmer Hall First floor hallway

North Hall Building First floor office area

R. Richard Bittner Athletic & Recreation Center First floor west interior hallway

Vickie Anne Palmer Hall Lower level

West Hall Lower level interior hallway

The sounding of the City of Davenport or City of Moline severe weather sirens does not

necessarily prompt an immediate evacuation to the severe weather shelters. Under the Quad City

Metro Area outdoor warning system guidelines, sirens are sounded for: tornadoes, thunderstorms

with winds 70 mph or greater, or golf-ball sized hail or larger. The same tone will be used for all

threats in the community and the sirens may be sounded multiple times during a weather

emergency. If you hear a severe weather siren, please remain indoors and listen for any

additional information.

FLORIDA CAMPUS:

In case of emergency, you’ll be notified by Palmer Alert to go to one of the following safe

zones:

Building One Student Services

Building Two Anatomy Lab, Faculty Office Suites

Building Three Monte’s Café

Building Four Lecture Room 4140

Main Clinic (Mod-4-Second Floor) First Floor Large Clinical Services Room

Palmer Chiropractic Clinic Large Clinical Services Room

All Palmer faculty, staff and students will wait for an ALL-CLEAR SIGNAL from Academic

Affairs before leaving the designated areas.

WEST CAMPUS:

In case of emergency, you’ll be notified by Palmer Alert go to the first floor, away from

windows.

For all other emergencies, please refer to Emergency Operations Plan.

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FACILITIES

MAIN CAMPUS FACILITIES

College office hours for most offices are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Administration Building

The Administration Building houses major administrative offices, including the

Provost’s Office, Academic Affairs, Admissions, Human Resources, Business Affairs,

Marketing & Communication.

The Advancement Office

Located at 708 Brady Street.

B.J. Palmer Hall

Classrooms P201, P202, P204, P205 and P206 are high-tech elevated classrooms and

are located on the second floor.

Bruce & Bethel Hagen Student Union

The Hagen Student Union is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to midnight

and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Campus Center

This building houses the Palmer Cafe and Hagen Student Union on the lower levels. The

Campus Store is located on the second level. The offices of Student Services, Financial

Planning, Student Administrative Services, Registrar’s Office, Student Affairs, Compliance,

Continuing Education and Events, and Institutional Compliance Office are also located in this

building.

Computer Labs

Computer labs are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are closed

on Saturday and Sunday:

• The D.D. Palmer Memorial Building 202

• Campus Center

Library computers are available during regular Library hours. Labs are closed during

posted class hours; hours vary each trimester.

David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library

The David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library is the most comprehensive library of any

chiropractic school, with nearly 50,000 volumes of scientific and biomedical journals and

texts. It serves as an important health-science resource for the state of Iowa. The Library

also houses the most extensive chiropractic archives in the world.

David D. Palmer Learning Commons

The David D. Palmer Learning Commons is a 22,000 sq. ft. student learning space that

encompasses the David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library, the Evan & Cynthia Beane

Learning Lab where students hone their technique, more than 75 enclosed group and

individual study spaces, Dave’s Coffee Corner, and a monumental staircase inspired by

spinal anatomy.

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D.D. Palmer Memorial Building

The D.D. Palmer Memorial Building houses classrooms, Academic Radiology, dissection

laboratory classrooms, M201 and M203, and computer lab M202.

Harold & Marie Bechtel Center

The Welcome Center and the Davenport Outpatient Chiropractic Clinic are located on the first

floor. The Outpatient Clinic also continues on the lower level. The lower level contains two

radiology suites and the Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Department. The second

floor houses the Trevor V. Ireland Student Clinic and radiology review room.

Mabel H. Palmer Hall

This building contains the Palmer College Archives, Radiographic Quality Lab and classrooms.

North Hall

Located on the north end of campus, this building houses the Information Technology Department.

Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research

Located in the William and Jo Harris Building, this modern facility is the center of research at

Palmer College. It houses a research clinic and imaging center. Graduate Studies classes also are

held here.

Palmer Outpatient Chiropractic Clinic

The Davenport Outpatient Chiropractic Clinic occupies the first two floors of the Bechtel Center.

Palmer also has an outpatient clinic located in Moline, Ill.

Palmer Family Residence

The former home of B.J. and Mabel Palmer is adjacent to D.D. Palmer Hall. The historic

residence is open for tours by appointment.

R. Richard Bittner Athletic & Recreation Center

The R. Richard Bittner Athletic & Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art athletic and recreation

facility. The facility includes more than 46,000 square feet of space with two basketball courts,

two strength areas, thirty pieces of cardio equipment, functional training areas, an outdoor

workout area, two group fitness rooms and leisure space. The facility is open to all students,

employees and immediate family members over the age of 16.

Vickie Anne Palmer Hall

The Palmer Family and Chiropractic History Museum displays are located on the main levels of

Vickie Anne Palmer Hall. Graduation is also held here.

West Hall

The student lounge, technique rooms, computer labs, instrumentation rooms, faculty offices and

classrooms are also located in this building. This building houses the following departments:

Academic Support Services, Campus Security, Center for Teaching and Learning, Facilities

Department, Technique Department faculty offices, Undergraduate Studies, the Print Center and

the Vets Club.

William J. & Mary A. Kiernan Hall (Anatomy & Technique Center)

The William J. & Mary A. Kiernan Hall – Anatomy & Technique Center, which opened in spring

2022, allows students to move seamlessly between Palmer’s anatomy classrooms, wet and dry labs,

and technique classrooms. It features five technique labs with 20 stations for hands-on work, and

two new anatomy labs.

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Handicap Accessibility

Administration Building

An elevator is located in the southeast corner of the building, which provides access to all

levels of the Administration Building. There is a ramp at the southeast entrance of the

building that has a special-needs door opener. There are handicapped-accessible restrooms

on the lower level, first, second and third floors.

B.J. Palmer Hall

An elevator on the northeast side of the building allows access to all three levels. Two ramps

allow access to the clinic building. One is by the northeast door of that wing. The other ramp

is located right outside the north door leading to the gardens. There are handicapped-

accessible restrooms on the first and second floors.

Campus Center

The Campus Center has an elevator on the northwest side of the building. Enter on the

main level or through the skywalk over Brady Street from the clinic/administration area.

William J. & Mary A. Kiernan Hall (Anatomy & Technique Center)

An elevator on the north side of the building provides access to all floors. There are ramps on

the northwest and south sides of the building, between the Library and West Hall. The first,

second and third floors have handicapped-accessible restrooms.

Harold & Marie Bechtel Center

An elevator on the east side of the building gives access to all floors. There’s also access

to an elevator from the Welcome Center, located on the north side of the building. There

are handicapped-accessible restrooms on all three floors of the building.

North Hall

Enter North Hall through the west (Brady Street) front door. There is a handicapped-accessible

restroom to the left, immediately inside the Brady Street entrance.

Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research

Enter the building from the parking lot and continue to the elevator located in the alcove of

the first floor. All three floors have handicapped-accessible restrooms.

Vickie Anne Palmer Hall

Enter Vickie Anne Palmer Hall through the west front door. It allows access from the

lower level to the third floor. There’s a ramp on the northeast side of the building.

West Hall

An elevator on the west side in the middle of the building provides access to all four

floors. A ramp leads into West Hall on the north side of the building, between the Library

and West Hall. There’s another ramp at the north door of the southeast end of the building.

There’s a handicapped-accessible restroom on the third floor.

West Hall Courtyard

This outside area has ramps to Friendship Court, Kiernan Hall and West Hall.

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FLORIDA CAMPUS FACILITIES

College office hours for most offices are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Buildings are open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Friday from 7 a.m. to

9 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Departments can be found in the following rooms:

Administration Building, Building One

4777 City Center Parkway

First Floor

• Exam Lab - Room 1111

• Facilities - Room 1114

• Financial Planning- Room 1103

• Mail Room - Room 1115

• Mother’s Lounge – Room 1110

• Radiology – Room 1112

• Registrar and Business Office - Room 1103

• Student Administrative Services

• Student Services (Academic Counseling and Disability Services) - Room 1103

• Technique – Room 1106

• Technique Labs -1107, 1109

• Testing Center - Room 1104

• ID Badging - Room 1108

Second Floor

• Admissions - Room 1204

• Foot Levelers - Room 1203

• Lecture - Rooms 1207, 1209

• Ancillary Lab - Room 1203

• Marketing & Communication - Room 1204

Academic Building, Building Two

4777 City Center Parkway

First Floor

• Library - Room 2123

• Anatomy Lab (“Dissection”) - Room 2177

• Dry Lab - Room 2175

• Faculty Offices - Room 2170

• Lecture - Room 1271

• Multi-Purpose Classroom – Room 2125

Second Floor

• Administration - Room 2220

• Academic Affairs - Room 2220

• Human Resources - Room 2220

• Marketing & Communication - Room 2220

• Information Services - Room 2265

• Technique Lab - Room 2223

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• Exam Lab - Room 2277

• Radiology - Room 2275

• Lecture - Rooms 2273, 2271, 2225

• Faculty Offices - Room 2270

• Print Center - Room 2231

Academic Building, Building Three

• Campus Bookstore

• Large Meeting Room

• Monte’s Café

Academic Building, Building

Four First Floor

• Anatomy Lab (“Dissection”)

• Dry Lab - Rooms 4121, 4122

• Lecture - Rooms 4140, 4141-4140-A, 4141-A

• Lecture - Rooms 4240, 4241, 4240-A, 4241-A

• Technique - Rooms 4212, 4213, 4250, 4251

• PAC Lab - Rooms 4220, 4220-A

Palmer Chiropractic Clinics

4705 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard

• Campus Health Center - 2nd Floor

• Clinical Services

• Outpatient Clinic - 1st Floor

Handicap Accessibility

The Palmer Chiropractic Clinic, Main Campus academic buildings and the Outreach Clinic

are handicapped accessible.

WEST CAMPUS FACILITIES

College office hours for most offices are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The building is open from 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday and from 6 a.m. to

8 p.m. on Friday. On weekends the building is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Only the south

door (back entrance) is unlocked on the weekends. Club meetings in the evening must

conclude by 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Clinics

Palmer College of Chiropractic, West Campus, maintains a campus-based clinic at 90 E.

Tasman Drive, 408-944-6100. The Tasman Clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday,

Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 6

p.m. on Friday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The Clinic is closed on College holidays

but remains open during summer break and winter recess.

The campus also maintains several satellite clinics in San Jose: the Salvation Army Drug and

Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, the Ecumenical Association of Housing and two Emergency

Housing Consortium facilities.

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Students, their spouses, significant others and children qualify for services at the Clinic.

Examinations and office visits are offered at no charge; lab work and X-ray services are

offered at a discount.

David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library

The Library is located on the second floor and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday

through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Departments can be found in the following rooms:

Academic Administration Room 307

Compliance Room 309/403J

Admissions Room 204

Alumni Room 304

Bookstore Room 211

Business Office Room 232

Cafeteria Room 251

Clinic Room 102

Copy Center Room 240

Facilities/Emergency Operation Room 241

Financial Planning Room 204

Human Resources Room 302

Information services Room 233

Library Room 347

Mailroom Room 245

Marketing & Communication Room 315

President’s Office Room 311

Radiology Room 167

Registrar Room 210

Research Room 317

Security Room 237

Student Affairs Room 130

Support Services Room 204

Classes will be held at the following address:

90 E. Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134

Handicap Accessibility

The Campus is handicapped accessible.

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TRIMESTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR

MAIN CAMPUS AND FLORIDA CAMPUS

FALL TRIMESTER 2023

-2024

Oct.

30 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

Oct.

31 Classes begin

Nov.

6 Last day student

registration

Nov.

23-24 Thanksgiving Recess/No

classes

Dec.

20 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

June 5 Classes end

June 6 Study day / No classes

June 7-13 Final exams

June 14 Graduation (Main Campus)

SUMMER RECESS 2024

June 15 – July 14, 2024

SUMMER TRIMESTER 2024

July 15 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

Dec.

23 Winter recess (first day)

Jan.

7 Winter recess (last day)

Jan.

8 Classes resume

Jan.

15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

/ No classes

Feb.

14 Classes end

Feb.

15 Study day / No classes

Feb.

16-22 Final exams

Feb.

23 Graduation (Main Campus)

SPRING RECESS 2024

February 24

- March 3, 2024

SPRING TRIMESTER 2024

March

4 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

March

5 Classes begin

March

11 Last day student

registration

Mar 29

- Apr 1 Spring Recess / No classes

April

24 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

May

27 Memorial Day / No classes

July 16 Classes begin

July 22 Last day student

registration

Sept. 2 Labor Day/No classes

Sept. 4 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

Sept. 18 Founder’s Day

Oct. 16 Classes end

Oct. 17 Study day / no classes

Oct. 18-24 Final exams

Oct. 25 Graduation (Main Campus)

FALL RECESS 2024

October 26 – November 3, 2024

FALL TRIMESTER 2024-2025

Nov. 4 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

Nov. 5 Classes begin

Nov. 11 Last day student

registration

Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess / No

classes

115

Dec. 21 Winter recess (first day)

Jan. 5 Winter recess (last day)

Jan. 6 Classes resume

Jan. 9 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

/No classes

Feb. 19 Classes end

Feb. 20 Study day / No classes

Feb. 21-27 Final exams

Feb. 28 Graduation (Main Campus)

SPRING RECESS 2025

March 1 - March 9, 2025

SPRING TRIMESTER 2025

March 10 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

March 11 Classes begin

March 17 Last day student

registration

Apr 18 - 21 Spring Recess / No classes

April 30 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

May 26 Memorial Day / No classes

June 11 Classes end

June 12 Study day / No classes

June 13-19 Final exams

June 20 Graduation (Main Campus)

SUMMER RECESS 2025

June 21 – July 13, 2025

SUMMER TRIMESTER 2025

July 14 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

July 15 Classes begin

July 21 Last day student

registration

Sept. 1 Labor Day / No classes

Sept. 3 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

Sept. 18 Founder’s Day

Oct. 15 Classes end

Oct. 16 Study day / No classes

Oct. 17-23 Final exams

Oct. 24 Graduation (Main Campus)

FALL RECESS 2025

October 25 – November 2, 2025

FALL TRIMESTER 2025-2026

Nov. 3 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

Nov. 4 Classes begin

Nov. 10 Last day student

registration

Nov. 27-28 Thanksgiving Recess / No

classes

Dec. 20 Winter recess (first day)

Jan. 4 Winter recess (last day)

Jan. 5 Classes resume

Jan. 8 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

/ No classes

Feb. 18 Classes end

Feb. 19 Study day / No classes

Feb. 20-26 Final exams

Feb. 27 Graduation

SPRING RECESS 2026

February 28 - March 8, 2026

SPRING TRIMESTER 2026

March 9 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

March 10 Classes begin

March 16 Last day student

registration

Apr 3 - 6 Spring Recess / No classes

April 29 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

116

May

25 Memorial Day / No classes

June

10 Classes end

June

11 Study day / No classes

June

12-18 Final exams

June

19 Graduation

SUMMER RECESS 2026

June 20

– July 12, 2026

SUMMER TRIMESTER 2026

July

13 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

July

14 Classes begin

July

20 Last day student

registration

Sept.

2 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

Sept.

7 Labor Day / No classes

Oct.

14 Classes end

Oct.

15 Study day / No classes

Oct.

16-22 Final exams

Oct.

23 Graduation

FALL RECESS 2026

October 24

– November 1, 2026

FALL

TRIMESTER 2026-2027

Nov.

2 New Student Orientation/

Faculty In-Service

Nov.

3 Classes begin

Nov.

9 Last day student

registration

Nov.

26-27 Thanksgiving Recess

/ No classes

Dec.

19 Winter recess (first day)

Jan.

3 Winter recess (last day)

Jan.

4 Classes resume

Jan.

7 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

SPRING RECESS 2027

February 27 - March 6, 2027

Classes end

Study day / No classes

Final exams

Graduation

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 18

/ No classes

Feb. 17

Feb. 18

Feb. 19-25

Feb. 26

117

QUARTER ACADEMIC CALENDAR -

FLORIDA CAMPUS

May 27 Memorial Day / No classes

June 7 Classes End

June10-14 Final exams

June15 Graduation

SUMMER RECESS

June 15 – July 15, 2024

SUMMER QUARTER - 2024

July 15 Faculty In-Service

July 16 Classes begin

July 22 Last day student

registration

Term Midpoint/Last day

to drop a course or

withdraw from term

Faculty In-Service

Classes begin

Last day student

registration

April 2

April 3

April 9

May 8

March 15 Classes end

March 18-21 Final exams

March 22 Graduation

SPRING RECESS

March 22 – April 2, 2024

SPRING QUARTER – 2024

Last day student

registration

Term Midpoint/Last day

to drop a course or

withdraw from term

Faculty In-Service

Classes begin

Martin Luther King Jr.

Day / No classes

Jan. 8

Jan. 9

Jan. 15

Jan. 16

Feb. 14

WINTER QUARTER - 2024

Last day student

registration

Term Midpoint/Last day

to drop a course or

withdraw from term

Faculty In-Service

Classes begin

Martin Luther King Jr.

Day / No classes

Jan. 13

Jan. 14

Jan. 20

Jan. 21

Feb. 19

WINTER RECESS

December 20, 2024 - January 13, 2025

WINTER QUARTER - 2025

Classes end

Final exams

Graduation

Thanksgiving Recess/No

classes

Nov. 28-29

Dec. 13

Dec. 16-19

Dec. 20

Term Midpoint/Last day

to drop a course or

withdraw from term

Faculty In-Service

Classes begin

Last day student

registration

Oct. 7

Oct. 8

Oct. 14

Nov. 13

Sept. 2 Labor Day / No Classes

Sept. 20 Classes end

Sept. 23-26 Final exams

Sept. 27 Graduation

FALL RECESS 2024

September 27 – October 7, 2024

FALL QUARTER – 2024

Term Midpoint/Last day

to drop a course or

withdraw from term

Aug. 21

118

Classes end

Final exams

Graduation

Labor Day Recess/No

classes

Sept. 1

Sept. 19

Sept. 22-25

Sept. 26

Term Midpoint/Last day

to drop a course or

withdraw from term

Faculty In-Service

Classes begin

Last day student

registration

July 14

July 15

July 21

Aug. 20

May 26 Memorial Day/No classes

June 13 Classes End

June16-19 Final exams

June 20 Graduation

SUMMER RECESS

June 20 – July 14, 2025

SUMMER QUARTER - 2025

Spring Recess / No classes

Term Midpoint/Last day

to drop a course or

withdraw from term

Faculty In-Service

Classes begin

Last day student

registration

April 7

April 8

April 14

April 18-21

May 14

March 21 Classes end

March 24-27 Final exams

March 28 Graduation

SPRING RECESS

March 28 – April 7, 2025

SPRING QUARTER – 2025

119

ACADEMIC CALENDAR - WEST CAMPUS

WINTER QUARTER - 2024

Jan. 8 Classes begin

Jan. 12 Petitions for graduation for

March 2024 graduates due

in Registrar’s Office

June 10 Faculty Institution Day

/ No Classes

June11-13 Final exams

SUMMER RECESS

June 14 – July 14, 2024

Jan. 12 Last day student

registration

Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Jr.

Day/No classes

Feb. 13 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

Feb. 19 President’s Day/No Classes

March 11-15 Lab finals week

March 15 Classes end

March 18 Faculty Institution

Day/No Classes

March 19-21 Final exams

SPRING RECESS

March 22 – April 1, 2024

SPRING QUARTER – 2024

April 1 Classes begin

April 5 Petitions for graduation for

June 2024 graduates due in

Registrar’s Office

April 5 Last day student

registration

May 7 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

May 27 Memorial Day/No classes

June 3-7 Lab finals week

June 7 Classes End

SUMMER QUARTER - 2024

July 15 Classes begin

July 19 Petitions for graduation for

Sept. 2024 graduates due

in Registrar’s Office

July 19 Last day student

registration

Aug. 20 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

Sept. 2 Labor Day Recess/No

Classes

Sept. 20 Classes end

Sept. 23 Faculty Institution Day

/ No Classes

Sept. 24 - 26 Final exams

FALL RECESS 2024

September 27 – October 7, 2024

FALL QUARTER – 2024

Oct. 7 Classes begin

Oct. 11 Petitions for graduation for

Dec. 2024 graduates due

in Registrar’s Office

Oct. 11 Last day student

registration

Nov. 12 Term Midpoint/Last day to

drop a course or withdraw

from term

120

WINTER RECESS

December 20, 2024 - January 12, 2025

WINTER QUARTER - 2025

Jan. 13 Classes begin

Jan. 17 Petitions for graduation for March 2025

graduates due in Registrar’s Office

Jan. 17 Last day student registration

Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day/No classes

Feb. 17 President’s Day/No Classes

Feb. 18 Term Midpoint/Last day to drop

a course or withdraw from term

March 27 Classes end

Thanksgiving Recess/No classes

Classes end

Faculty Institution Day/No Classes

Final exams

Nov. 28-29

Dec. 13

Dec. 16

Dec. 17-19

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COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

Dennis M. Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D.

Chancellor and CEO

Barbara Melbourne, J.D.

Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

Michael Norris, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor of Admissions

James E. O’Connor, B.A., APR

Vice Chancellor for Marketing &

Communication

Robert E. Percuoco, B.S., D.C.

Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness

Jennifer L. Randazzo, M.A.S., CPA

Vice Chancellor for Finance

Daniel J. Weinert, D.C., M.S., Ph.D.

College Provost

Amber L. Wells, J.D.

Executive Director for Legal Affairs

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP

William Sherrier, D.C., M.A.

Campus President, Palmer

Florida

Gregory Snow, D.C.

Senior Campus Administrator and Dean of

Academic Affairs, Palmer West

COLLEGE MANAGEMENT

Earlye Adams Julien, M.S.C., M.S.Ed

Senior Director for Compliance and Chief

Compliance Officer

Beth A. Barclay, M.A.

Senior Director of Accreditation and

Licensure

Dustin C. Derby, Ed.D.

Senior Director of Institutional Research and

Effectiveness

Christine D. Deines, M.L.I.S.

Senior Director of Libraries

Nathaniel A. Finkey, D.C., DACBR

Senior Director of Clinic Analysis

Mary E. Frost, D.C., M.B.A.

Senior Director of Continuing Education

Lisa Gerhardt, B.S., SHRM-CP

Senior Director of Human Resources

Kathleen R. Graves, B.A.

Senior Director of Financial Affairs

Mindy S. Leahy, M.B.A.

Senior Director for Registrar

Jillian B. McCleary, B.A.

Senior Director of Marketing & Communication

Abbey L. Nagle-Kuch, M.P.A.

Senior Director of Financial Planning

Tara Schulz, M.B.A.

Executive Director of Clinic Operations

Brian L. Sharkey, B.S.

Senior Director for Safety and Security

Troy Stark, D.C., M.B.A.

Senior Director of Assessment

Mark E. Wiseley, B.S.

Senior Director of Information Technology

122

MAIN CAMPUS

ADMINISTRATION

Lisa M. Bauer, B.B.A.

Director of Auxiliary Services

Lance Corber, M.S., B.A.

Director of Applications

Elizabeth A. Fisher, B.A.

Director of Donor Relations

Holly C. Fischer, B.A., PHR

Director of Academic Support Services

Kristin Frymoyer, Ph.D., M.A.

Director of Continuing Education

Jody L.

Graham, M.B.A.

Director for the Center for Teaching &

Learning

Ward

M. Jones, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.

Associate Dean for Life

Sciences

David D. Juehring, D.C., DACRB, CCSP®

Director of Chiropractic Rehabilitation and

Sports Injury

Marie J. Kelly, B.A.

Director of Development

Siri Leech, D.C., DACBR

Associate Dean of Clinical

Sciences

Cynthia R. Long, Ph.D.

Dean of Research

Ian D. McLean, D.C., DACBR

Director of Clinical Radiology

James M. Mountain, M.S., A.A.S.

Director of Information Security

D. Ranier Pavlicek, D.C., DACRB

Associate Dean of Clinics

Nicole Rathje, A.G.S.

Director of Alumni and

Chiropractic Relations

Craig A. Schmidt, M.A.

Director of Development

Erik E. Sellas, M.B.A.

Director of Admissions

Kara N. Shannon, D.C., B.S.

Associate Dean of Clinics

Michael J. Tunning, D.S., M.S.

Dean of Programs

Robert D. Vining, D.C., D.H.S.c

Associate Dean of Clinical

Research

123

PALMER

FLORIDA

ADMINISTRATION

Jessica Blumenfeld,

B.S.

Campus

Enrollment Director

Heather Bowyer, D.C., CCSP

Dean of Clinics

Jason Brewer, M.S.

Dean of Students

Rocky Justice, D.C.

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Joy Lewis, Ed.D

Dean of Academic Affairs

Craig Mencl, D.C.

Director of Clinics

Jason

Qualls, D.C., B.S.

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Matthew Richardson, D.C., DACB

Director of Clinical Radiology

Jennifer Sherman,

B.S.

Registrar

Ashley Stoekel, B.B.A.

Director of Development

- East Region

PALMER WEST

ADMINISTRATION

Dalbir Bedi, D.C., B.S.

Director of Clinics

Jon Black, M.B.A.

Director of Campus Enrollment

Tammi Clark, D.C.

Dean of Clinics

Michael Crump, M.Ed.

Director of Student Services

Eliana Nathan, A.A.

Registrar

Brian Nook, D.C.

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Gregory Snow, D.C.

Dean of Academic Affairs

124

PALMER FLORIDA CAMPUS MAP

125

MAIN CAMPUS MAP

126

PALMER WEST CAMPUS MAP

127

MAIN CAMPUS DIRECTORY

(Area code 563)

QUESTIONS ABOUT…

GO TO…

BUILDING

PHONE

Academic Advising

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5860

Academic Records

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5654

Activities

Student Services

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5838

Address change

Palmer Portal

(Palmer.edu)

Admissions

Administration Bldg.,

884-5656

1st floor

Alumni information

Advancement

708 Brady Street

884-5803

Athletics/Intramurals

Student Services

Bittner Center

884-5856

ATM

Campus Center,

2nd floor (near stairs)

Audio/visual service

North Hall

884-5300

Bachelor of Science

Undergraduate Studies

program

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5867

Billing/fees

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5654

Books

Campus Store

Campus Center,

2nd floor

884-5633

Business Development

Center for Business

Development

Campus Center,

4th floor

884-5522

Campus events

Student Services;

Campus Center, 3rd floor;

884-5838

Campus Grounds

Student Union

Campus Center, 1st floor

884-5486

Class Absences

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5647

Clinic: Administration

Bechtel Center

Bechtel Center, 1st floor

884-5811

Clinic: Appointments

Bechtel Center

Bechtel Center, 1st floor

884-5801

Clubs

Student Services

Campus Center,

884-5838

3rd floor

Complaints/Grievances/

Office of Compliance

Campus Center,

884-5246

Compliance

3rd floor

Continuing Education

CE Office

Campus Center, 4th floor

884-5998

Copy Machines

Print Center

David D. Palmer Health

Sciences Library; Campus

884-5708

Center

Counseling/personal

Student Academic

Support Center

West Hall,

1st floor

884-5655

128

Counseling/academic

Student Academic

Support Center

West Hall,

1st floor

884-5655

Disabilities/

academic (Students)

Student Academic

Support Center

West Hall,

1st floor

884-5408

Disabilities (Employees)

Human Resources

Administration Bldg.,

884-5258

4th floor

Employment (Students)

Financial Planning

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5740

Emergencies

Security;

West Hall, 1st floor;

884-5555

Clinic

Bechtel Center

884-5801

or 884-5580

Financial aid

Financial Planning

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5740

Fundraising

Advancement

708 Brady St.

884-5453

Grades

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5654

Graduation

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5860

Grants (PELL, etc.)

Financial Planning

Campus Center

884-5740

Harassment/

Discrimination

Compliance Office

Campus Center,

3rd floor

884-5246

Health insurance

Student Services

Campus Center,

884-5838

3rd floor

Homecoming

Continuing Education

Campus Center,

4th floor

884-5715

Housing

Student Housing

711 Brady St.

884-5333

Identification cards

Student Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5857

Inter-library loans

Library

David D. Palmer

Health Sciences Library

884-5641

International Student

Information

Admissions

Administration Bldg.,

1st floor

884-5656

Library services/Research

Library

David D. Palmer Health

Sciences Library

884-5641

Loans

Financial Planning

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5740

Lockers

Student Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5857

Lost and found

Student Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5857

Marketing

Marketing &

Communication

Administration Bldg.,

1st floor

884-5120

National Board Exams

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5685

Notary Public

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5654

Notices/fliers (posting of)

Student Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5838

Orientation

Student Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5838

Palmer Portal

Information Technology

North Hall

884-5300

130

Parking

Student Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5857

Preceptorship Programs

Clinic Capstone Programs

Campus Health Center

884-5819

Registrar

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5863

Research

Palmer Center for

Chiropractic Research

William & Jo Harris Bldg.

884-5150

Security

Security Office

West Hall, 1st floor

884-5555

State Board

Licensure Information

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5685

Student email

Information Technology

North Hall

884-5300

Student Ethics

Office of Compliance

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5246

Student Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5857

Student Union

Hagen Student Union

Campus Center, 1st floor

884-5486

Substance Abuse

Student Academic

Support Centers

West Hall

884-5655

Transcripts, Official

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5654

Transcripts, Unofficial

Palmer Portal (palmer.edu)

Tuition/Fees payment

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5654

Tutoring

Student Academic

Support Center

West Hall, 1st floor

884-5408

Veterans Association

West Hall, 1st floor

884-5769

Veterans Information

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5654

Work-study program

Financial Planning

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5740

Anything not listed

Student Administrative

Services

Campus Center, 3rd floor

884-5874

131

PALMER FLORIDA DIRECTORY

(Area code 386)

QUESTIONS ABOUT…

GO TO…

BUILDING

PHONE

Academic advising

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2780

Academic records

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Activities

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Address change

Palmer Portal (palmer.edu)

Admissions

One

763-2709

Alumni information

Advancement

Main Campus

563-884-5803

Athletics/Intramurals

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

ATM

Three

Audio/visual service

Instructional Technology

Two

763-2636

Billing/fees

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Books

Bookstore

Three

763-2660

Business Development

Center for Business

Two

763-2650

Development

Campus events

Student Services;

One; Two

763-2724

Marketing &

Communication

763-2630

Class Absences

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Clinic: Administration

Port Orange Clinic

Clinic

763-2712

Clinic: Appointments

Port Orange Clinic

Clinic

763-2718

Clubs

Student Services

One

763-2724

Complaints/Grievances/

Human Resources

Two

763-2665

Compliance

Computer search sources

Library

Two

763-2670

Continuing Education

CE Office

Main Campus

800-452-5032

Copy Machines

Library

Two

763-2670

Counseling – Academic

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2780

Disabilities (Students)

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Disabilities (Employees)

Human Resources

Two

763-2665

Employment (Students)

Financial Planning

One

763-2797

Employment

Human Resources

Two

763-2665

Emergencies

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Financial Aid

Financial Planning

One

763-2797

Food Service

Monte’s Cafe

Three

763-2695

132

Grades

Student Administrative

One

763-2785

Services

Graduation

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2781

Harassment/

Discrimination

Human Resources

Two

763-2665

Health insurance

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Homecoming

Continuing Education

and Events

Main Campus

800-452-5032

Housing

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Identification cards

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Inter-library loans

Library

Two

763-2670

International

Student Administrative

One

763-2724

Student Information

Services

Library services

Library

Two

763-2670

Loans

Financial Planning

One

763-2797

Lockers

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Lost and found

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Mail – incoming/outgoing

Mailroom

One

763-2759

Marketing

Marketing &

Communication

One

763-2630

National Board Exams

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Notary Public

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Notices/fliers (posting of)

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Orientation

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Palmer Portal

Information Technology

Two

763-2636

Parking

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Preceptorship Programs

Clinic Administration

Clinic

763-2616

Registrar

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Research

Palmer Center for

Chiropractic Research

Main Campus

800-682-1625

Room scheduling

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Security

Two

763-2690

State Board Licensure

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

133

Student Council

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Student email

Information Technology

Two

763-2636

Student Ethics

Human Resources

Two

763-2665

Student Services

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724|

Substance Abuse

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Transcripts

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Transcripts, official

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Transcripts, unofficial

Palmer Portal (palmer.edu)

Tuition/Fees payment

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Tutoring

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

Veteran’s information

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2785

Anything not listed

Student Administrative

Services

One

763-2724

134

PALMER WEST DIRECTORY

(Area code 408)

QUESTIONS ABOUT…

GO TO…

ROOM

PHONE

Advising – Academic

Student Services

204

944-6122

Advising – Personal

Student Services

204

944-6122

Academic records

Registrar

210

944-6065

Activities

Student Services

204

944-6020

Address changes

Palmer Portal (palmer.edu)

Admission

Admissions

944-6000

Alumni Information

Chuck Bustillos

304

944-6028

Athletics/Intramurals

Student Government

128

944-6175

ATM

South Entrance

241

944-6147

Audio/visual service

Audio/Visual

241

944-6147

Billing/fees

Student Services

204

944-6122

Books

Bookstore

944-6145

Bus/Light Rail schedules

Student Services

204

944-6020

Campus Clubs

Student Services

204

944-6020

Class Absences

Student Services

204

944-6122

Clinic: Administration

Dean of Clinics

305

944-6085

Clinic: Appointments

Tasman Clinic

944-6100

Complaints/Grievances

Director of Student

Services

204

944-6122

Compliance

Director of Student

Services

204

944-6122

Computer search sources

Library

347

944-6024

Continuing Education

Main Campus

800-452-5032

Copy Machines

Library

347

944-6024

Counseling/academic

Director of Student

Services

204

944-6122

Disabilities/Academic

Director of Student

Services

204

944-6122

DMV Information/

Regulations

Registrar

210

944-6065

Employment (Students)

Financial Planning

204

944-6023

Emergencies

Facilities

241

944-6147

Field Training (13Q)

Dean of Clinics

305

944-6085

Financial aid

Financial Planning

204

944-6023

Food Services

Palmer Café

944-6156

Grades

Registrar

210

944-6065

Graduation

President’s Office

311

944-6005

Harassment/

Discrimination

Director of Student

Services

205

944-6122