Parker Future Students

International Students

Parker College is committed to be the leading advocate of wellness care worldwide. We seek students from every country whose primary intent, motives and principles are to relieve pain, restore health and prolong lives through chiropractic wellness..

International Students Application Process

To apply to Parker College of Chiropractic, a non-US citizen must:

  1. Submit a completed admissions application to the admissions office together with a non-refundable application fee of $50. Please provide full addresses, alternate phone numbers such as a cell or beeper, and an e-mail address, if available.
  2. Submit a $125 evaluation fee for foreign transcript review. (This does not apply to Canadian students.)
  3. Submit an original letter of support from your financial sponsor that bears a current date in which your sponsor pledges to provide you with the funding necessary to pursue your educational goals in the United States. The letter must bear a current date. No photocopies or facsimiles will be accepted. This letter should be written on the financial sponsor's personal or business stationary and signed by the sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor, or if you possess the financial capability to do so, you may sponsor yourself. An example letter of support is available for your review.
  4. Submit an original letter of financial ability that documents your sponsor's capability to financially support you. This is often called the "bank letter". It must be written and signed by an officer or official of your sponsor's financial institution on that institution's letterhead and must bear a current date. No photocopies or facsimiles will be accepted. The letter must state that the financial sponsor has at least  $35,160 available for the student's financial support. This amount is subject to change - check with your international advisor before submitting.
  5. Submit the completed educational experience form PDF , listing all colleges and universities that you have attended.
  6. Submit a completed financial information form PDF . Be sure to list all expected financial aid that you are planning to use to finance your education at the college from your country or any other sources. If dependents will be accompanying the student, be sure to list them on the financial information form; otherwise, they will not be able to enter the United States.
  7. Arrange for all official transcripts from each school attended to be sent to the Admissions Office, 2500 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX, 75229. Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Parker College from the institution issuing the transcript. Student copies or opened transcripts issued to students will not be accepted, however, an unopened, sealed transcript will be accepted if sent or brought to the office by the prospective student. Parker College does not accept OAC, grade 13 courses work from Ontario to satisfy admissions requirements.
  8. If you have graduated from or attended a college or university outside the United States, you may submit certified copies of the diploma AND original transcripts or mark sheets, if mark sheets are used in lieu of transcripts. Certified copies must bear the institution's official seal and be signed by a university or college authorized official, such as the international student advisor or registrar. All official transcripts and certified copies of mark sheets not in English must be accompanied by an original certified English translation. No photocopies or facsimiles of transcripts, mark sheets, diplomas, or translations will be accepted. Be prepared to present original, official documents to the international student advisor and/or the B.S. degree coordinator for review in situations where certified copies of documents were submitted to the college. All prerequisite courses must be completed at an accredited college or university and applicable toward the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree.
  9. Course descriptions must be provided for all science prerequisite courses that were completed at a college or university outside the United States. Descriptions must detail lecture and lab contact hours. Students requesting advanced standing are required to submit additional course descriptions.
  10. Secure three letters of recommendation, which should be sent directly from the individuals offering the recommendation to the admissions office. We recommend that one letter be from a doctor of chiropractic. Letters from relatives are not acceptable for this purpose. Many students request four letters of recommendation to make sure that three arrive on time.
  11. Those students whose primary language is not English must submit official TOEFL scores (test of English as a foreign language). Contact ETS/TOEFL at PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA. Students must obtain a paper-based score of 550 or a computer-based score of 213. The Internet Based Test (IBS) score requirements are a minimum total score of 79 compromised of the following minimums: reading-21, writing-18, speaking-19, listening-21. The scores must be submitted from the ETS/TOEFL office to be considered official. International students who hold a bachelor's degree wholly obtained in the United States can be waived from the TOEFL requirement at the discretion of the international student advisor.
  12. Satisfy all academic prerequisite requirements as outlined in the Parker College catalog.

NOTE: It is important that the prospective student always keep the admissions office updated on address, phone and e-mail changes to avoid notification delays in the acceptance procedure. E-Mail is often the fastest way to contact you regarding deficiencies in your file, so you should include an e-mail address, if available, on your application.

Issuance of I-20 Forms
In accordance with federal immigration law, Parker College of Chiropractic cannot grant admission or issue an I-20 form to any international student intending to study in the United States until all admission requirements are satisfied. The I-20 is necessary to obtain an F-1 Student Visa and legally enter the U.S.

Once the international student has met all admissions requirements, the international student advisor will prepare the student's I-20 form, which is used to obtain an F-1 student visa. The student is responsible for submission of all information needed to complete the form.

The student should submit the following completed documents to the international student advisor in addition to meeting the academic requirements of the school to process I-20 paperwork:

  2. Letter of Financial Ability
  3. Financial Information Form PDF 

Students who attend another U.S. college to complete prerequisites prior to attending Parker must meet international requirements for both schools. The prerequisite school will provide the initial I-20, and the I-20 will be transferred on matriculation into Parker College.

Health Insurance Requirements
All international students who are attending Parker College on an F-1 student visa must show proof of adequate health insurance coverage at the time of registration for each trimester.

If the student does not already have health insurance, it may be purchased at the school during registration.

International Students Desiring Employment
Although Parker College does not encourage students to hold jobs for outside income while attending classes due to the intensity of the course load and the need for concentrated study time, we do recognize that in some cases it is imperative.

F-1 students may work on campus immediately, without INS permission, provided employment opportunities are available and the student qualifies for institutional work study programs through the financial aid office.

F-1 students who work on-campus may work a maximum of 20 hours per week while school is in session, and a maximum of 40 hours per week during recognized vacation periods. The student must maintain constant full-time enrollment at the school.

Students attending Parker College of Chiropractic on an F-1 student visa may apply to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) for off-campus work authorization based upon economic need after completing nine months (one academic year) of full-time study.

F-1 students who are granted off-campus work authorization may work a maximum of 20 hours per week while school is in session, and a maximum of 40 hours per week during recognized vacation periods. The student must maintain constant full-time enrollment at the school.

Questions regarding employment during enrollment at PCC should be directed to the iternational student advisor.