Rockford University

December Graduate Recognition Ceremony
2017-12-09 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to come.
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Final Exam Period
2017-12-11 08:00 - 2017-12-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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Late Night Breakfast
2017-12-11 22:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Get a hearty start to finals week with the annual Late Night Breakfast, served up by RU faculty and staff in The Den, Burpee Student Center. Be sure to bring your RU student ID.
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

BSMS Fall Session 3 Ends
2017-12-16 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

All final grades due in Registrar's Office
2017-12-17 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All final grades due by 11:59pm
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Degree Award Date
2017-12-22 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

January Interim Term (J Term)
2018-01-02 08:00 - 2018-01-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to make arrangements for tuition
2018-01-03 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Last day to make arrangements for Spring semester tuition.
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BSMS Fall Degree Award Date
2018-01-08 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Fall Spring Session 1 Begins
2018-01-08 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

ROAR Spring Registration
2018-01-09 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Regents Orientation and Registration (ROAR) is by appointment only. Sit down one-on-one with a faculty member from your intended major and select courses for the upcoming Spring semester. Then, check out myriad resources available to you including residence life, career development, student activities, health insurance, and take your ID picture. $100 tuition deposit required. Sign up with your admission counselor at 815.226.4050.

Orientation/Registration for all new students
2018-01-12 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Winter Welcome Day: January 12, 2018
Are you a new or transferring student to Rockford University?! Mark your calendars for Winter Welcome Day on January 12, 2018. Time is TBD and more details to come! Stay tuned!
Attendance is required of all New Students.
If you have questions regarding Welcome Day, please contact Alex Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation, at apjohnson@rockford.edu or 815.394.5035.

Strategic Planning Community Engagement Day
2018-01-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information will be provided as the date nears.

Assessment Boot Camp
2018-01-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to follow. Location may change.

Martin Luther King Day-no classes, offices closed
2018-01-15 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Fall Session 3 Grades Due
2018-01-15 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

First Day of Class
2018-01-16 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Winter Activities Fair
2018-01-17 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Have a passport
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Staff Meeting
2018-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Silent Library
2018-01-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

BFA Dance Senior Seminar Presentations
2018-01-20 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Students from Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department present their BFA Dance Senior Seminar Presentations on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
2018-01-22 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to file credit/audit forms
2018-01-22 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Orchesis Dance Concert
2018-01-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department presents an Orchesis Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Jan. 25-27.
In their annual concert, Rockford University’s residents dance company will share modern, ballet, tap, and jazz dance ranging from ’40s big band style to contemporary techniques and themes. This year’s concert will include original choreography by Profs. Amy A. Wright and Mitchell Stolberg, and guest artist Penna Broman.

Movie Night: 'Happy Death Day'
2018-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Check out new release “Happy Death Day” in a free movie showing in Scarborough Hall at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. From the producer of “Get Out” and “The Purge,” you’ll definitely want to catch this horror flick about a college student who magically wakes up the morning after her life is taken in a brutal attack, and must relive the same day over and over again until she figures out who murdered her. See you there … if you dare!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Ice Hogs Trip
2018-01-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford, IL, 61101, United States

Nurse Practitioner Katie Duke
2018-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Nurse practitioner, media consultant, and social media influencer Katie Duke illustrates how we can turn bad decisions into success, losses into lessons, and be proud of our path. Don’t miss one of the most prominent public figures in nursing as she shares her own story of personal and professional journey.

Trivia Night
2018-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL

Heart Art - Gallery Benefit Auction
2018-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join the art department at Heart Art – a benefit auction featuring art from over 50 artists. The event will take place on Saturday, February 3 from 6-9pm in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. There will be a silent auction featuring art from alumni of the Rockford University art department, Rockford area artists, artists from past gallery exhibitions, and artists from the Northern Illinois region. Food, music, and a cash bar will be provided. Tickets are available for purchase from the Rockford University Box Office (call 815-226-4100) for $15, student tickets are $5. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Rockford University Art Department.

RU's Got Talent
2018-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
