Parker Future Students

International Students

At Parker College, we are proud of our diverse student body and welcome students from around the globe who seek the finest and most rewarding chiropractic education. We invite all international students to join us as we continue our mission to be the leading advocate for chiropractic wellness worldwide.

International Students Application Process

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

1. Submit a completed admissions application
   

   • Submitted with a non-refundable application fee of $50
   • Please provide full addresses, alternate phone numbers, and an e-mail address
   • Submit to the Parker Office of Admissions
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 a financial sponsor
   

   • Pledging to provide funding to pursue educational goals in the United States
   • No photocopies or facsimiles accepted
   • Written on the financial sponsor's personal or business stationary
   • Signed by the sponsor
   • You may sponsor yourself
   • Example of letter of support
4. Submit an original letter of financial ability

   • Documenting sponsor's capability to financially support you (This is often called the "bank letter")
   • Written and signed by an officer or official of your sponsor's financial institution on the institution's letterhead and bearing a current date
   • No photocopies or facsimiles accepted.
   • Stating the financial sponsor has at least  $36,970 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  

   • List all colleges and universities that you have attended
6. Submit a completed financial information form 

   • List all expected financial aid that you are planning to use from your country or any other sources to finance your education at the college
   • If dependents are accompanying the student, list them on the financial information form; otherwise, they will not be able to enter the United States
7. Submit all official transcripts from each school attended

   • Submit to the Parker College 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 admission requirements
    
8. Submit certified copies of the diploma AND original transcripts or mark sheets (if mark sheets are used in lieu of transcripts) if you have graduated from or attended a college or university outside the United States.
   

   • 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
   • Photocopies or facsimiles of transcripts, mark sheets, diplomas, or translations will not 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. Provide course descriptions 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. Submit three letters of recommendation
    •  Send 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. Submit official TOEFL scores (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for students whose primary language is not English
• Contact ETS/TOEFL at PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA. Students must obtain these minimum scores:
• Paper-Based Test (PBT) - 550
• Computer-Based Test (CBT) - 213
• Internet-Based Test (IBT - Total score of 79 or above compromised of the following minimums:
• Reading: 21
• Writing: 18
• Speaking: 19
• Listening: 21
• IELTS at www.ielts.org or 825 Colorado Blvd., Suite 112, Los Angeles, CA 90041
• Minimum: Band 7 - Good User
• The scores must be submitted from the ETS/TOEFL or IELTS office to be considered official
• International students holding a bachelor's degree wholly obtained in the United States can be waived from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement at the discretion of the international student advisor
  
12. Satisfy all academic prerequisite requirements as outlined in the Parker College Catalog .

NOTE: Please 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 prepares 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:

1. Letter of Support
2. Letter of Financial Ability
3. Financial Information Form  
4. Educational Experience Form  

Students attending 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, at the time of registration for each trimester, show proof of adequate health insurance coverage which meets the standards of the U.S. government for the Student Exchange Visitors Program.

International Students Desiring Employment
Although Parker College does not encourage students to hold jobs 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 necessary.

International students may obtain employment if they remain in accordance with the following:

• F-1 students may work on campus immediately, without DHS 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 20 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. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for off-campus work authorization based upon economic need after completing eight months or two trimesters (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 Parker College of Chiropractic should be directed to the international student advisor.
 

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