Graduation

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Advance your career. Unlock your potential.

Discover opportunities for advanced degrees in Business, Education, Kinesiology, and Data Science. Find a sound academic tradition through small classes with professional, experienced, and dedicated faculty that provide our graduate students with the quality learning experience that empowers you to succeed.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Enhance your business skills. Move into a leadership role.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Pursue your calling. Become a teacher.

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Enhance your teaching career. Add new skills.

Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP)
Unlock your potential. Advance performance.

Master of Arts in Sport Management & Leadership (MASML)
Lead the game. Shape the future.

Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS)
Harness the power of data. Advance your career.

Graduate Admission Criteria

TRANSCRIPTS & DEGREE:

Submission of official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts must be submitted directly from the original institution attended to Rockford University.* Official electronic delivery: admissions@rockford.edu or Official USPS delivery: Rockford University – Office of Admission, 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108

Bachelor’s degree posted on official transcript. Specific undergraduate coursework varies by graduate program. Applicant’s without any applicable required pre-requisites coursework, may fulfill those requirements at RU. 

*Transcripts forwarded from the applicant are not considered official.

CUMULATIVE GPA:

The standard minimum cumulative GPA is 2.5 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!

QUESTIONS:

For additional questions, please contact the Office of Admission via email at admissions@rockford.edu or call 815-226-4050.

Office of Admission

Johnson Center
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-4050
Admissions@rockford.edu

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
After hour appointments available by request.