FIRST YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
Career Focused. Personalized. Affordable.
Rockford University has been educating undergraduates since 1847. That’s a long time. And it’s proof that we know how to educate and support learners for successful careers and lifelong learning. We’ve graduated thousands and thousands of alumni who have experienced rich academic opportunities, practical experiences, and global perspectives in order to impact positively their lives and our world.
Let’s Get Started.
Are you the next Rockford University Regent? Follow the steps below to start your next chapter.
Questions? Our Admission team is here to help you every step of the way!
It’s a great day to be a Regent.
STEP 1:
Apply today! There are two options to choose from, but you should only submit one application for admission. Your application is confidential and will only be accessed by Admission Office personnel and used solely in the application process. There are no application fees.
- Apply directly via rockford.edu/application
- Apply via CommonApp
STEP 2:
Request your high school transcript be sent to Rockford University, Office of Admission, 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108.
OPTIONAL: Did you take the ACT or SAT? Request your ACT/SAT score be sent to Rockford University. RU’s ACT code is 1122; SAT code is 1665. Submitting ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission.
- Students with ACT/SAT test scores may submit them. If the score(s) help your application, they will be considered. However, if they do not help your application, they will not be considered during the admission decision process.
STEP 3:
Fill out the FAFSA. The first step to receiving your financial aid package (grants, scholarships, loan eligibility) is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Rockford University’s school code is 001748.
STEP 4: (bonus step)
Experience life as a Regent and visit campus. This is optional, but we highly recommend it! We’d love to show you around the beautiful rolling hills and winding paths of our historical campus. Call the Office of Admission at 815.226.4050 or schedule your visit right now. Students are welcome to visit at point in the process, and even more than once.
What happens next?
Once you have submitted your application, transcript, and any additional information that may be requested, you will be notified of your admission status and the next steps to becoming a Regent.
Admission Criteria
TRANSCRIPTS:
Submission of official high school or GED transcripts attended. Learn how to submit official transcripts in the “Application Process” section above.
CUMULATIVE GPA:
The standard minimum cumulative GPA for first year students is 2.65 on a 4.0 scale.
Worried about your GPA? Don’t be. We accept students from across the board through our individualized holistic admission approach. Contact our Admissions Team to review your transcripts and discuss your options. We don’t want your grades to get between you and your dream school!
TEST-OPTIONAL:
We’re test-optional, which means you can choose whether or not to submit your ACT and/or SAT scores.
Office of Admission
Johnson Center
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Call: 815-226-4050
Fax: 815-226-2822
Admissions@rockford.eduHours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Please call to reserve an appointment on Saturdays.
Rockford University Alumni: What's their legacy?
The legacy of Rockford University can be found in our alumni, who have accomplished and continue to accomplish some amazing things, including:
- Earning patents for the use of ACE inhibitors to reduce the likelihood of heart attacks
- Piloting the first test B2 Stealth Bomber
- Serving on the Bell Labs team that invented fiber optics and the LED
- Serving as president of ABC Studios and The CW Network
- Testing the first artificial heart valve in humans
- Manufacturing gears for NASA rovers to Mars
- Being named as Judge of the Year by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
- Serving as a US Magistrate Judge
- Being named as Illinois Teacher of the Year
- Being named as North Carolina Teacher of the Year
- Earning the Nobel Prize for Peace
“When I came here and saw that there would be the opportunity to have a balance between having a life, being a student, and also playing sports, that kind of made the decision for me.”
