MBA session ends
2018-07-07 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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BSMS Summer Session 2 Begins
2018-07-09 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Adult & Graduate Admission Open House
2018-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Attend one of our informational open house sessions to explore your opportunities to advance your career in business or education.
Learn more about our Open House and RSVP your attendance.

Transfer Orientation
2018-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Fall 2018 Transfer Orientation: August 15, 2018
Welcome, Regent, to the exciting kickoff of your journey at Rockford University! During this event, you will learn about valuable resources on campus and beyond, interact with a variety of on-campus leaders, and make lasting connections with your fellow Regents. Dinner will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Attendance is required of all Transfer Students, to attend this event or Welcome Week Activities (3 days).
Register at Rockford.edu/Welcome

Staff Meeting
2018-07-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Regular Summer Session ends
2018-07-20 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Final grades due in Registrar's office
2018-07-23 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Final grades due by 11:59pm
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BSMS Summer Session 1 Grades Due
2018-07-30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to make arrangements for tuition
2018-08-01 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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ROAR/SOAR (new student registration)
2018-08-04 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Meet with a faculty advisor and register for classes, have your ID taken, find out more about your financial aid package, learn about residence life, student activities, career services, study abroad, and more at ROAR/SOAR Day! Contact your admission counselor for full details.

Off Campus session ends
2018-08-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Summer Session 2 Ends
2018-08-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Degree Award Date
2018-08-17 08:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to come.
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University Opening Conference
2018-08-17 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Opening conference for faculty and staff to begin the 2018-2019 academic year.

Orientation Program
2018-08-18 08:00 - 2018-08-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Welcome Week 2018
2018-08-18 08:00 - 2018-08-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Office of Student Involvement and Orientation is fully committed to providing Rockford University students with an orientation to the University that is comprehensive, dynamic, and reflective of our values as an institution.
During Welcome Week, students will learn about the wonderful opportunities available to them—including resources, activities, and more—as they embark on their educational journeys with Rockford University.

Advising and Registration for all new students
2018-08-21 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

First Day of Class
2018-08-22 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

FORUM: President’s Opening Convocation
2018-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The 2018-19 Rockford University academic year begins with a formal convocation and remarks by President Eric W. Fulcomer. Held since 1851, this longtime tradition includes a faculty procession in full academic regalia.

Paintball
2018-08-24 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a paintball event on Friday August 24th from 2-6pm.
The event will be held in the commons near Fisher Chapel.
This event is free and all equipment is provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and clothes that can get paint on them.
Please do not bring your own paintball guns.

Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
2018-08-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to file credit/audit forms
2018-08-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Cohort Start Dates
2018-08-29 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Students can begin classes every five weeks, but cohorts begin four times per year.

Student Activities Fair
2018-08-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Thinking about joining a club? Meeting other Regents with similar interests? Curious about making an impact in our community, creating lifelong friendships, boosting your future career, and more?
Join us in the Burpee Commons from 3:00-5:00 p.m. this Wednesday and learn all about the clubs and organizations that make Rockford University so great! And who knows, maybe you’ll even join a club (or two . . . or maybe even three) by the end of it!

Women's Self Defense Class
2018-08-29 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This will be an organizational meeting for the Women’s Self Defense class.

FORUM: Rock Solid Success Seminar-Timothy Alexander
2018-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Alexander is a faith-driven young man who has dedicated his life to motivating and inspiring others. His drive and determination helped him become a college football player when many believed that dream was impossible due to a car accident that left him paralyzed. During the session, he will tell his story and challenge those in attendance to live a life of resiliency. Read more about Timothy’s story at Inspired by TA.
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center

Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle Presents Color Out Fridays!
2018-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Color Out Fridays are presented by Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle and sponsored by Lang Health Center and Student Life. Every Friday the Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle table will be set up in the Den from 10am-2pm to distribute student-centered health information, provide fun activities and events, and raffle off prizes. Each week is centered around a different topic, such as sexual health, alcohol awareness, or campus safety. Every Friday is Color Out Friday. This means that each Friday students who wear the coordinating color of the week can earn punches on their Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle Card. A minimum of 8 out of 12 punches are needed to enter into the grand prize drawing at the end of the semester. It is a fun and easy way to participate on campus and win great prizes! The dates are below and they are included in the attached pdf. If you have any further questions email Taylor Larson — Graduate Assistant for Lang Health Center — at tlarson@rockford.edu
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August 31: the semester kickoff of our Color Out Friday program and the color is purple to celebrate getting back on campus! Come to the Den between 10am and 2pm to get your punch card punched! (cards will be available for students who have not received them yet)
September 7th: this week focuses on suicide prevention and awareness and the color is yellow
September 14th: this week focuses on promoting sexual health and safety and the color is green
September 21st: this week focuses on drug and alcohol awareness and safety and the color is red
September 28th: this week focuses on promoting health and fitness and the color is orange
October 5th: this week focuses on mental health awareness and the color is blue
October 12th: MIDTERM WEEK; NO COLOR OUT FRIDAY
October 19th: FALL BREAK; NO COLOR OUT FRIDAY
October 26th: this week focuses on the prevention and awareness of domestic violence and the color is purple
November 2nd: this week focuses on random acts of kindness and the color is yellow
November 9th: this week focuses on the promotion and increased awareness of the different resources available on and near campus and the color is orange
November 16th: this week focuses on the health risks related to tobacco and the color is white
November 23: BREAK; NO COLOR OUT FRIDAY
November 30th: this week focuses on promoting healthy skin and the color is black
December 7th: this is the week before finals and will focus on promoting stress management and relief tactics and the color is green. It is also the last day of Color Out Friday for the semester!

Football Tailgate
2018-09-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s tailgate season, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re bringing some major school spirit to the Regent football games this year, and we want to see every student out at our tailgating events!
We will provide free, freshly grilled food, drinks, games, music, and an atmosphere you’ll want to be a part of every home football game.
After the 10:00-1:00 p.m. tailgates are over in Parking Lot A, the games begin at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your Regent pride and join us this fall–let’s make this a tradition to remember!
SEPTEMBER HOME GAMES
9/1: RU VS. MACMURRAY
9/8: RU VS. MARTIN LUTHER
9/15: RU VS. KALAMAZOO (Family Weekend)
OCTOBER HOME GAMES
10/6: RU VS. BENEDICTINE (Homecoming)
10/20: RU VS. AURORA
NOVEMBER HOME GAMES
11/3: RU VS. CONCORDIA WISCONSIN

Labor Day-no classes, offices closed
2018-09-03 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Summer Degree Award Date
2018-09-04 08:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
