Palmer College of Chiropractic to Close West Campus
The Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to phase out the College’s West campus located in San Jose, California.
After thoughtful consideration, and as a proactive business decision, the campus will cease operations in June 2025 when its building lease expires.
“The most strategic higher-education institutions constantly evaluate changing business environments to increase the value of their degrees,” said Trevor V. Ireland, D.C., chairperson of the Palmer College Board of Trustees. “They review who they serve and make smart, proactive decisions focused on strengthening their institutions and wisely investing their resources.”
Palmer plans to provide current Palmer West students the opportunity to finish their degrees at Palmer West through March 2025. Eligible students also will have the option to attend Palmer College’s Main campus in Davenport, Iowa or its Port Orange, Florida campus.
“A culmination of challenges, including the escalation of the building lease, the high cost of living, the employment market, and the College’s cost to deliver the program in California compelled the decision to phase out the West campus,” said Ireland. “This difficult decision was made after thorough due diligence.”
The College is working closely with its accreditors, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), on this phaseout plan.
