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Palmer College Homecoming - Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa - September 18-20, 2025
Welcome to Palmer College of Chiropractic's Homecoming 2025 Registration!
Please note the following information as it may assist you in registering.
*Depending on the package you purchased, a maximum of 24 continuing education hours may be earned, pending your state board's approval.
California DCs: Please note that this year we will be applying for only 10 CE hours in California. The California approved classes will be marked in the program upon check-in.
As we receive approvals, the website will be updated.
Photo ID: A photo ID must be presented when checking in.
Registration Desk: Anyone who has pre-registered may check in Wednesday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Exhibitor Hall (R. Richard Bittner Athletic and Recreation Center). Check-in will re-open on Thursday, September 18 at 7 a.m.
Important Weekend Information:
• Exhibitors and Registration will be located in the R. Richard Bittner Athletic and Recreation Center.
• If you purchased a CE Only Package, limited food for purchase will be available at Dave's Coffee Corner, located in the David D. Palmer Learning Commons.
• Shuttle service will be available from Vickie Anne Palmer Hall to the Exhibitor Hall throughout the day.
• Please refer to your printed program for specific event information and locations.
Saturday Night Festival Tickets and Social Events: Register or learn more about social events here.
Certificate: If you registered for Continuing Education credits, a Certificate of Attendance link will be sent via email. This may take up to two weeks after the event. After you receive the email, you may login to the system at any time to access your certificate.
If you are paying by check, please mail check to:
Palmer College Continuing Education
1000 Brady St
Davenport, IA 52803
Accreditation(s)
Please choose a Fee Type from the Drop Down Menu Below:
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Your Homecoming CE+ Food Package includes:
- Up to 24 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 18-20, 2025
- ONE meal card for three continental breakfasts and three lunches
- Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Location
Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
Your Non-CE + Food Package includes:
- ONE meal card for three continental breakfasts and three lunches
- Access to lectures
- Unlimited access to exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include CE credits, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Location
Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
Your 2025 CE Only Package #1 includes:
- Up to 12 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 18-20, 2025
- Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include food, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Location
Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
Your 2025 Homecoming Package #2 includes:
- Up to 18 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 18-20, 2025
- Unlimited access to exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include food, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Location
Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
Your 2025 CE Only Package #3 includes:
- Up to 24 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 18-20, 2025
- Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include food, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Location
Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
Fee
$125.00
CE Special Anatomy Lab Add On Package- You MUST purchase a CE package first in order to register for this add-on special offering.
This interactive series was such a hit last year that we brought it back with more content for 2025! These sessions will be held in Palmer's beautiful anatomy lab. This package will be limited to the first 20 registrants. You MUST purchase a CE package first in order to register for this add-on special offering.
Your 2025 Guest registration includes:
- ONE meal card for three continental breakfasts and three lunches
- Access to lectures
- Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include CE credits, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Fee
$200.00
Location
Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
Your 2025 Guest (No Food) registration includes:
- Access to lectures
- Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include food, CE credits, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Fee
$150.00
Your Student Package includes:
- Access to lectures
- Unlimited access to exhibitors
- Please note that food is NOT included
Please note that this package does not include food during the event, CE credits, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
Palmer College has an official, reserved block of rooms with a special rate at three hotels. Please be sure to mention Palmer College when contacting the hotel to ensure you receive the negotiated rates. More travel information can be found here
Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection
563-322-5000 and ask specifically for the Palmer College rate
200 E. Third St.
Davenport, IA
0.6 miles from Campus
Booking deadline: Aug. 20, 2025
The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection
563-231-9555 and ask specifically for the Palmer College rate
215 N. Main St.
Davenport, IA 52801
0.4 miles from Campus
Booking deadline: Aug. 27, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport
563-322-2200 and use group code PAL for the Palmer College rate
111 E. Second St.
Davenport, IA
0.5 miles from Campus
Booking deadline: Aug. 18, 2025
We are offering many social events throughout Homecoming 2025!
Please register with our Alumni Department for any of these events here
Thursday, Sept. 18 (130th Founder’s Day)
5-7 p.m.
Happy Hour on the Terrace
Happy Hour on the Terrace
Charles & Hildegarde Keller Terrace
Enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine or a craft brew from a local brewery, along with delicious appetizers, during Happy Hour on the Terrace.?Cost is $20 per person.
Enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine or a craft brew from a local brewery, along with delicious appetizers, during Happy Hour on the Terrace.?Cost is $20 per person.
Did you graduate in 2015, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1988, 1975 or before? Enjoy Happy Hour with your class on the house! Graduates of these milestone reunions receive a complimentary ticket for you and a guest to the event, along with a class gift and photo opportunity in the David D. Palmer Learning Commons.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Big Tent Philosophy
Big Tent Philosophy
Palmer Family Residence Courtyard
Enjoy a longstanding tradition of listening to our alumni speak on the importance and history of chiropractic philosophy.
Enjoy a longstanding tradition of listening to our alumni speak on the importance and history of chiropractic philosophy.
Friday, Sept. 19
8-10 a.m.
50+ Emeritus Alumni Reunion
50+ Emeritus Alumni Reunion
Fellows Room, Vickie Anne Palmer Hall
By Invitation
By Invitation
Reunion honoring Palmer’s class of 1975 and all those who came before.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Alumni Social
Alumni Social
Alumni Office Parking Lot
Bring your lunch down to the Alumni Office for some food, fellowship, and music.
5 p.m.
Palmer Night at Armored Gardens
Armored Gardens
With 100 beers on tap, good food, and a great outdoor hangout space, Armored Gardens is a favorite for Palmer students and alumni visitors. Be one of the first 50 alumni in attendance and receive a drink on us!
6-8 p.m.
Recognition Dinner
The Outing Club
By Invitation
In recognition of the College’s leadership and longstanding donors, as well as the new Fellows and Alumni Award recipients. More details to follow.
Saturday, Sept. 20
10 a.m.
Palmer Golf Outing
Palmer Hills Golf Course
Tee off with alumni and friends at beautiful Palmer Hills Gold Course. Play a round of 9-hole golf and then reconnect with friends afterward at the Palmer Grill.
2-4 person scramble format. $40 per person includes a round of golf, cart, and party cooler with a selection of drinks. Fun prizes and bragging rights!
Tee times start at 10 a.m. Groups will tee off every 15 minutes. Last tee time is 12 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fellows Luncheon & Induction
Fellows Room, Vickie Anne Palmer Hall
By Invitation
Fellows Luncheon & Induction
Fellows Room, Vickie Anne Palmer Hall
By Invitation
We welcome the newest Fellows to the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic. The inductees are exemplars of leadership, philanthropy, recruitment, and service to Palmer College and the chiropractic profession.
5-6 p.m.
Founder’s Circle Garden Party
Founder’s Circle Garden Party
Clinic Gardens
By Invitation
By Invitation
This Saturday-night Garden Party is exclusively for donors in Palmer’s Founder’s Circle (annual gift of $1,000+). Attendees receive early access to the Saturday Night Festival.
6-9 p.m.
Saturday Night Festival
Saturday Night Festival
Campus Plaza
We’re bringing back Fair Warning, delicious food, and the fireworks finale. It’s the perfect way to cap off Homecoming and create new memories with fellow alumni and friends.?
Cost is $60 for adults/$20 for kids 12 and under.
Please register with our Alumni Department for any of these events here