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Head here for a bite to eat, to hang out in the Rock Room or to buy some RU swag!
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Grab your lab coats, here’s where you’ll get your science on.
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Here’s where you can gain some expertise from our faculty during office hours.
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SEDGWICK HALL Our campus’ very first building and the future home of our health science programs!
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GREENLEASE LIBRARY Head here to finish your paper or start a study session.
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Students call me home too!
STUDENT ACTIVITIES HALL Here’s where the fun stuff happens!
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WELCOME Wow. You have no idea how excited we are to meet you! You’re looking for a new place to call home, and we know Rockhurst will be the perfect spot for you. With our Block Transfer Programs and dedicated transfer counselors and advisors, we make transferring easy.
But most of all, we’re here to help you succeed. We know that the road to success looks different for everyone, so that’s why we went ahead and decided to just offer it all! From our incredible professors and world-class academics to the multitude of opportunities for service, community involvement, leadership and just plain fun, you’ll be sure to find your place at Rockhurst University.
TAKE A PEEK INSIDE FIND OUT WHY RU IS A GREAT FIT FOR YOU! Block Transfer Programs ....Page 6 Campus Life...........................Page 8 Student Organizations..........Page 9 KC Livin’ ..............................Page 10
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Service & Social Justice......................Page 12 Academics & Degree Programs...............Page 15 Financial Aid.......................Page 16
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TRANSFER WITH EASE
We believe transferring to Rockhurst should be simple, streamlined and student focused. As a Rockhurst student, you’ll get the benefits of a world-class education and the unmatched RU experience while saving time and money. If you’ve earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited community college, you’re eligible for the block transfer program. You can apply your degree toward a bachelor’s in any one of our 75+ quality academic programs, saving you time and money while you pursue a world-class education at RU. You just need to complete a few more classes to complete the Rockhurst core curriculum.
92%
OF ALUMNI SEEKING
GRADUATE SCHOOL ATTEND
THEIR FIRST-CHOICE GRADUATE PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Philosophy Theology One Upper-Division Liberal Arts Course
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RANKED #1
REGIONAL
UNIVERSITY IN KANSAS CITY BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
98%
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
OF RU GRADS ARE
Philosophy Theology Two Upper-Division Liberal Arts Courses
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LIVIN’ THE DREAM
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We work hard to make our campus feel like home. Our comfortable housing options make it easy for you to relax and unwind, and you’ll be sure to find a comforting meal at one of our many dining spots.
WHERE YOU’LL LIVE
• 3 residence halls • On-Campus Houses • Townhouse Village • Rock Row townhomes • Kateri Community living space
WHERE YOU’LL EAT • Thomas More Dining Hall • Student Choice Restaurant (Currently serving Tu Taco. Students choose the cuisine each semester!)
• Einstein Bros Bagels • Outtakes Convenience Store • The Roasterie • Iggy’s Café
HEALTH AND SAFETY We’ve always kept our students’ health and safety as a number one priority. That’s why this year we’re enacting increased sanitation practices, social-distancing policies, changes to food-service practices, reduced class sizes and more to keep our students, faculty and staff at the top of their game! To learn more, visit rockhurst.edu/return-to-the-rock.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Feeling at home isn’t just about where you sleep, study and eat. It’s about feeling connected to your community. With more than 70 student-led organizations and 16 varsity sports, you’ll be sure to find a way to put your passion into action. ATHLETIC/ RECREATIONAL Spirit Squad Dance Team Hockey Club Running Club Student Athlete Advisory Committee Tennis Club Ultimate Frisbee Club Sports and Intramurals CAMPUS PROGRAMMING Family and Alumni Weekend Orientation The Sentinel Student Activities Board (SAB) Student Alumni Association (SAA) Student Senate SORORITIES Alpha Sigma Alpha Gamma Phi Beta Theta Phi Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha Panhellenic Council
Chi Alpha Sigma (Athletics) Kappa Delta Pi (Education) Order of Omega (Greek) Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law) Phi Delta Epsilon (Pre-Med) Phi Lambda Upsilon (Chemistry) Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy) Pi Delta Phi (French) Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science) Pi Theta Epsilon (Occupational Therapy) Psi Chi (Psychology) Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish) Sigma Tau Delta (English) Theta Alpha Kappa (Theology and Religious Studies) Tri-Beta (Biology) INTERNATIONAL/ CULTURAL/ MULTICULTURAL ASIA Black Student Union Student Organizations of Latinos
FRATERNITIES Alpha Delta Gamma Beta Theta Pi Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Interfraternity Council
POLITICAL College Democrats College Republicans Pre-Law Club
HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit) Alpha Psi Omega (Theater)
SPECIAL INTEREST Active Minds Alpha Phi Omega (Service)
Biology Club Chemistry Club Choir Colleges Against Cancer Delta Sigma Pi (Business Fraternity) Economics Club Enactus English Club Exercise Science Club Finance and Accounting Club French Club Green Club Infectus Innovate at the Rock Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection (LEAP) Model U.N. Nonprofit Student Association PEERS (Positively Educating Each Rockhurst Student) Performing Arts Society Players Pre-Dental Club Pre-PT/OT Club Pre-Med Club PURPOSE RAKERS Rockhurst Transformation Alliance (RTA) Student Giving Committee Student Occupational Therapy Association Students for Life Transformation Alliance UNITY (LGBTQ+) VOICES for Justice
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BIG CITY LIVIN’ Right in the center of KCMO, Rockhurst gives you that small school feel with all the perks of a vibrant big city. A welcoming city with a thriving music and arts scene, three professional sports teams, world-class museums, gorgeous theaters and incredible restaurants, KC is a community for everyone. As you explore the different neighborhoods, take the streetcar to the River Market or check out the newest installation at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, you’ll fall in love with all this city has to offer.
A PLACE TO BUILD YOUR FUTURE As one of America’s most entrepreneurial cities, Kansas City is home to innovative organizations that foster creativity and growth. Home to headquarters of companies like Hallmark, Cerner, Garmin International and H&R Block, the opportunities for internships and post-grad careers are incredible. Plus, Rockhurst’s extensive community of alumni in the area provide opportunities for networking, mentorship, career advice and more.
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EXPLORE YOUR WORLD As much as we truly love KC, we know our students see themselves as global citizens. That’s why we offer experiences like service immersion trips and study abroad opportunities to expand your world-view even further. Our students have studied in close to 30 countries across the globe, and we believe experiencing cultures outside of our own can have major impacts on our world view, understanding of others, leadership ability and more.* *COVID-19 has made us press the pause button on international travel experiences for now, but we fully expect them to be back just as soon as it’s safe to do so.
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We know you’re ready to make your mark on the world, and we’re ready to help you. At Rockhurst, service and social justice are a core component of our student life. As one of 27 Jesuit schools in the country, we’re committed to being an agent of transformation in our modern world to promote equality, inclusivity and empowerment for all.
CHANGING THE WORLD
FOR OTHERS , WITH OTHERS
We like to say that we’re men and women for others, with others. For us, serving others isn’t about “charity work” – it’s a way to engage with our community, work together with our neighbors, and enable lasting change. As a student at RU, you’ll have the opportunity to make change both here in KC through local projects and throughout the world on international and domestic service immersion trips. These weeklong experiences will enhance your learning through service, cultural immersion, relationship building and more.* We can’t wait to see all the good we’ll do together! * While we had to cancel current plans for service trips this year due to COVID-19, you can bet they’ll be back once it’s safe to do so!
STUDENTS VOLUNTEER
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HEAR FROM A
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“At Rockhurst, you’re going to learn but you’re also going to go into the community and be engaged in our mission throughout the Kansas City area, serving others and being challenged as a leader, as a person and as a thinker.”
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- Zander Haddad | Secondary Education and Spanish | ‘22
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TURN YOUR PASSION INTO SUCCESS
Rockhurst academics will challenge you to pursue your interests, find your passion and expand your mind. Do you dream of starting your own business, running an emergency room or writing the next best-seller? Rockhurst’s specialized degree programs will not only help you make that reality, but our well-rounded core curriculum will give you the skills to be successful in any career you choose.
Rockhurst is committed to making sure your investment in your education is a good one. With more than 75 areas of study, we help you transform your passion into a meaningful degree that will set you up for a successful career.
WE HAVE YOUR BACK As a Jesuit university, we focus on caring for the whole person – intellectually, emotionally and ethically. With small class sizes and 14:1 student to teacher ratio, our expert faculty give you personalized attention and support so you can thrive in and out of the classroom. On top of that, our free Learning Center offers academic resources and one-on-one tutoring with peers to make sure each class you take ends in success. Whether you’re having trouble with a difficult project or just looking to enhance your learning experience, the Learning Center will support your academic journey.
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“Rockhurst helped me become a better learner, achieve higher levels of knowledge, become a better critical thinker, and helped me flourish into the person I always dreamed of becoming.” - Maureen Ryan | Communication Sciences and Disorders | ’20
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Accounting Analytics & Technology Applied Mathematics Art* Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Engineering Business Administration Business Communication Catholic Studies* Chemistry Civil Engineering Communication Communication Sciences & Disorders Computer Science Corporate Accounting & Finance Criminal Justice Criminal Justice (Forensics) Economics Education Educational Studies* Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering English Exercise Science Film Acting* Film Studies* Financial Markets & Economic Analysis French Health Science History International Business International Journalism Journalism* Leadership Development* Management Marketing
Marketing Analytics Materials Science Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Laboratory Sciences Music* Nonprofit Leadership Nursing Paralegal Studies*^ Peace & International Studies Philosophy Physics Physics of Medicine Political Science Psychology Public Policy Public Relations and Advertising RN-BSN Secondary Education Sociology* Spanish Special Education Speech Pathology Sport Management Statistics* Theatre Arts* Theology & Religious Studies Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies* PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Analytics and Insights* Finance* Health Care Management* Human Capital* Management* Nonprofit Administration* Organizational Development* Science Leadership* GRADUATE DEGREES Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Master of Arts in Management (MA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive MBA Master of Education Master of Occupational Therapy (OT) Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics Master of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders DUAL GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/MBA DPT/MA DPT/MBA OT/MA OT/MBA *Offered only as minor or certificate.
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AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Rockhurst offers more than $30 million each year in scholarships and personally-tailored financial aid to support your journey to success. When you complete the application process, you’re automatically considered for one of our transfer merit-based scholarships of up to $24,000. On top of that, we also offer specialized talent and competitive scholarships. Learn more about financial aid and check out our scholarship calculator at rockhurst.edu/transfer.
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS NAME
AMOUNT
GPA
Distinguished Scholarship
$19,500
3.6+
Founders Scholarship
$15,400
3.0-3.59
Endeavor Scholarship
$11,300
2.6-2.99
HUMMEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP | UP TO $30,000 Awarded to students based on strength of scholarship application and level of financial need. Eligible students will be invited to apply. FAMILY AWARD | $1,000 Awarded to undergraduates with siblings currently attending Rockhurst.
NEED-BASED GRANTS Awarded to selected students who demonstrate financial need and meet the Rockhurst financial aid guidelines. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. HAWK FUNDS Grant awards from Rockhurst University based on our own financial need qualifications that extend beyond state and federal eligibility.
PHI THETA KAPPA | $24,000 Awarded to transferring students with proof of membership. This supersedes any other scholarship you receive from Rockhurst.
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS Gift aid awards like Pell Grants, SEOG and more are provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Other awards like Access Missouri are provided by the state and offered to qualifying Missouri residents attending an in-state institution.
On top of our automatic merit-based scholarships, Rockhurst offers additional scholarships and grants. Check out rockhurst.edu/financialaid to learn more about these offerings.
ATHLETIC AWARDS*
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Students must apply for these competitive scholarships.
Awarded by the Rockhurst University athletic department based on athletic ability. Scholarship amounts vary up to full tuition, room and board. Contact 816-501-4141 for more information. *Offers of athletic aid will be coordinated with other institutional aid to meet NCAA equivalency requirements. Aid packages may have to be reevaluated.
FINUCANE SERVICE AWARD | $1,500 Awarded to a limited number of students who demonstrate outstanding participation in service. Service resume and essay are required. VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 Awarded to transferring students who are U.S. military veterans. TRANSFER ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP | $500 Awarded to transferring students from eligible community college.
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