First CSC student utilizes 3+1 agreement with Palmer College of Chiropractic

Aguilar knew after touring Palmer the summer between her sophomore and junior year at CSC that she wanted to eventually attend Palmer. However, at that time, there was no 3+1 agreement between the two institutions. When Aguila returned to CSC for her junior year, she helped connect her academic advisor, Dr. Rachelle Rider, with Palmer staff who started working on the 3+1 agreement.

“Although it took some time to get the agreement in place, it has been well worth it to reduce a year of tuition while also shortening the time I will be in school by a year,” she said.

Under this agreement, CSC students will be awarded a bachelor’s degree from CSC after completing their first year at Palmer and transferring back their earned credits.

When Aguilar enrolled in the Gross Anatomy I Lab at Palmer, she said she was able to build on the knowledge she acquired at CSC.

“That foundation made a tough course something I looked forward to learning about. Looking back on this past year, I can see how I have built what I’m learning here at Palmer on top of what I acquired at Chadron,” Aguilar said. I feel like I was well prepared. Not only did CSC expose me to the chemistry and anatomy course materials I continue to learn about at Palmer, but CSC was able to give me hands-on experience in a cadaver anatomy lab that I now realize many of my peers didn't have access to at their undergraduate institutions.”

To other students interested in chiropractic medicine, Aguilar recommends pursuing the 3+1 program between CSC and Palmer.

“I may be a bit biased because Palmer is the school I now attend, but it is truly amazing. It’s where chiropractic all started, it is known as the ‘Fountainhead of Chiropractic’ for a reason,” she said. “I encourage other students to be like sponges and soak up everything available, the knowledge, the help from the people around you, and all the experiences available to you.”

She said the demands of a rigorous graduate program have been worthwhile.

“I have learned so much in such a short time and have met so many new people and lifelong friends while working toward my dream career as a Doctor of Chiropractic,” Aguilar said.