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Palmer College of Chiropractic: traditions and events

If you are choosing a college or already study at Palmer College of Chiropractic, see the events and traditions that would shape your years there.

Last checked 10 October 2026 · Events recorded: 9 · Milestones: 3

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Key

“Quoted text”
The organizer’s own words, linked to its page with the date it was read.
Not published on the pages read
We did not find it on the pages listed. Absence in what we checked is not absence at the college.
Past
A published date that has gone by. It stays, marked.

Your years here

The milestones the college places within its program, in program order.

  1. White coat (Main Campus)

    White Coat ceremonies for 6th trimester students are held at 2 p.m. in Vickie Anne Palmer Hall. — source, read 10 October 2026 See the entry: White Coat Ceremony

  2. White coat (Florida Campus)

    White Coat ceremonies for students entering 7th trimester may vary in date and venue for the Florida Campus. — source, read 10 October 2026

  3. Preceptorship (optional)

    Students are eligible to participate in a preceptorship during their 10th trimester at Palmer College. — source, read 10 October 2026

By kind

Ceremonies

Graduation

Campus: Florida Campus

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
Graduation — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Graduation ceremonies often vary in date and venue for the Florida Campus. Posted graduation dates reflect the official graduation/degree completion date, not necessarily the ceremony date. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The same document gives Graduation (Florida Campus graduation ceremony date may differ due to venue constraints) a date in more than one term; those dates are under When, as published. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • Feb. 26 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2026-2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 18 — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Oct. 22 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Feb. 25 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2027-2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 16 (in the organizer’s calendar under SPRING TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Oct. 20 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Graduation

Campus: Main Campus

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
Graduation — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Graduation ceremonies are held at 11 a.m. in Vickie Anne Palmer Hall. The convocation lasts approximately two hours. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The same document gives Graduation a date in more than one term; those dates are under When, as published. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • Oct. 23 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2026) Past — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Feb. 26 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2026-2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 18 — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Oct. 22 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Feb. 25 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2027-2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 16 (in the organizer’s calendar under SPRING TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Oct. 20 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

White Coat Ceremony

Campus: Main Campus

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
White Coat Ceremony — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
White Coat ceremonies for 6th trimester students are held at 2 p.m. in Vickie Anne Palmer Hall. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The same document gives White Coat Ceremony (Main Campus) a date in more than one term; those dates are under When, as published. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • Oct. 9 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2026) Past — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Feb. 12 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2026-2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 4 — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Oct. 8 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Feb. 11 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2027-2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 2 (in the organizer’s calendar under SPRING TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Oct. 6 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Academic and research days

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Technique weekends and seminars hosted for students

SPIZZ Night

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
SPIZZ Night — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Alumni are invited back to speak to students, typically those entering Palmer College, about a chiropractic topic and provide their philosophies. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
SPIZZ Night – Once per term at each campus, PSAF hosts a SPIZZ Night. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Orientation and transition programs

New Student D.C. Orientation

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
New Student D.C. Orientation/Faculty In-Service — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The same document gives New Student D.C. Orientation/Faculty In-Service a date in more than one term; those dates are under When, as published. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • July 13 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2026) Past — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Nov. 2 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2026-2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • March 8 — source, read 10 October 2026
  • July 12 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Nov. 1 (in the organizer’s calendar under FALL TRIMESTER 2027-2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • March 6 (in the organizer’s calendar under SPRING TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • July 10 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Club days and student fairs

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Service and outreach days

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Homecoming and alumni weekends

Homecoming

Campus: Main Campus

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
Homecoming — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The Continuing Education Department — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
These events offer students, staff and doctors from around the world the opportunity to attend educational sessions, view the latest products and services, and attend alumni reunions and social events. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
Earn CE credits, reconnect with classmates and see what’s changed on campus during Palmer’s annual Homecoming event. — source, read 10 October 2026 Another of the organizer’s pages: Additionally, the department sponsors annual Homecoming events. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • Sept. 17-19, 2026 Past — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Student-run conferences and conventions

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Other recurring events and named traditions

Clinic Tours

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
Clinic Tours — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
A Clinic Tour is an opportunity for students to get a “behind the scenes” look at how a practice operates. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
Clinic Tours – Twice per term at each campus, PSAF hosts Clinic Tours (also known as Doc Tours). — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Founder’s Day

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
Founder’s Day — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The same document gives Founder’s Day a date in more than one term; those dates are under When, as published. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • Sept. 18 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2026) Past — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Sept. 18 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2027) — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Sept. 18 (in the organizer’s calendar under SUMMER TRIMESTER 2028) — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Giving Day

Source: palmer.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
Palmer College Giving Day — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Palmer College Giving Day is our annual celebration of collective generosity — when alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends rally together to support Palmer College and the future of chiropractic. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
In the words quoted under What it is. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • May 1, 2026 Past — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Pages read

The college’s own pages, each with the date it was read. Absence in what we checked is not absence at the college.

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