03/08/2023 1:54 pm
This is a program for new first-year and transfer students.
Illinois students, if you thought attending Rockford University was beyond your reach – think again! The Rockford University Horizon Grant is your key to more affordable tuition in a supportive, welcoming learning environment – and the best part is that you get to stay close to home. You can receive the Rockford University Horizon Grant every year for up to four years. If you are eligible, your tuition will only be $5,000 per year. We don’t want you to choose between a supportive environment and affordability when you can have both!
Yes, if you are an Illinois resident and are:
If you meet these criteria, then you may qualify for the Rockford University Horizon grant and your Rockford University tuition will be $5,000. With a degree from RU, there’s no limit to what you can do!
Imagine attending a private, four-year university where you are supported and set up for success. Actually, you don’t have to imagine. As an RU student you will feel right at home on campus and in class. With respected professors, a variety of majors to choose from and a campus culture that is warm and inviting, you will get everything you need and more during your time at RU.
Here’s what you need to do:
That’s it! Your admission counselor will contact you to walk you through your next steps. Can you see your future on the horizon?! We can! And we can’t wait for you to join the Regent’s family as an RU student!
Student Administrative Services (SAS)
Nelson Hall--1st floor
5050 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108
815-394-3700
Fax: 815-394-5174
sas@rockford.eduHours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
05/27/2022 10:54 am
You did it! Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey with Rockford University.
Your admissions counselor will be in touch soon with information regarding your next steps and your application status. In the meantime, please review our admission checklists below and explore what RU has to offer.
Questions about your application? Contact the Admission Team at admissions@rockford.edu or 815-226-4050.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s 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 Rock Solid Regent.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s next?
*If you have less than 12 credit hours, your high school transcript, ACT, or SAT scores may be requested.
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 Rock Solid Regent.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s 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 Rock Solid Regent.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s 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 Rock Solid Regent.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s 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 Rock Solid Regent.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s next?
1. Email your transcript(s) to globalaffairs@rockford.edu
2. Submit a copy of the data/photo page of your passport.
3. Submit a bank statement equivalent to the following amount:
4. Submit an affidavit (affidavit form available upon request).
5. Submit an English language proficiency score.
6. Submit a copy of your most recent graduation certificate (if applicable).
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 Rock Solid Regent.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s next?
1. Email your transcript(s) to globalaffairs@rockford.edu
2. Submit a copy of the data/photo page of your passport.
3. Submit a bank statement equivalent to the following amount:
4. Submit an affidavit (affidavit form available upon request).
5. Submit an English language proficiency score.
6. Submit a copy of your most recent graduation certificate (if applicable).
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 Rock Solid Regent.
at may be requested, you will be notified of your admission status and the next steps to becoming a Rock Solid Regent.
You’ve applied to Rockford University. What’s next?
Once you have submitted your application, transcript, letter of recommendation and any additional information that may be requested, you will be notified of your admission status and the next steps to becoming a Rock Solid Regent.
Office of Admission
Johnson Center
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-4050
Fax 815-226-2822
Admissions@rockford.eduHours
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
Please call to reserve an appointment on Saturdays.
10/27/2021 2:35 pm
Rockford University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) with endorsements increases your marketability and boosts your resume as a teacher. Enhance your teaching career, and add new skills.
Experienced teachers who hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) and want to add a subsequent endorsement in Bilingual, ESL, Elementary Education, Special Education LSB1, or Reading Teacher to their PEL.
Experienced teachers who are also interested in increasing their pay by earning a master’s degree.
For admission to the M.Ed. program, students must hold a Professional Educator License and submit the following to be evaluated:
Submission of the above does not guarantee admission.
Educators with a PEL can select an area of specialization to earn a subsequent endorsement:
This master’s program combines coursework for the endorsement and classes in educational foundations and research. Complete the endorsement in year one, and finish the M.Ed. in year two.
*Want to explore deeper into reading curriculum and instruction beyond an endorsement? Ask about RU’s MAT Reading Specialist program.
10/26/2020 5:16 pm
Congratulations! Due to all of your hard work and dedication, you are being considered for one of Rockford University’s Competitive Scholarships. These scholarships have assisted many of our students with their financial costs here at Rockford University. Admitted students with a GPA of 3.5 and above and a core GPA of 3.0 in the subjects of English and Math are eligible to compete in Rockford University’s scholarship competition. Below you will find all of the information you need to know when competing for these scholarships.
Recipients may still be eligible for additional financial aid by demonstrating need on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Charles & Dianna Colman Scholarship is a competitive scholarship available to domestic students. Recipients are required to complete the FAFSA and be enrolled full-time. The Charles & Dianna Colman Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with other Rockford University scholarships, grants, or awards. This scholarship applies toward tuition only and is available for four years. If a qualified student does not receive a Charles & Dianna Colman Scholarship, they are automatically considered for the Trustee Scholarship. A separate application is not necessary.
Amount: up to full tuition
Requirements:
The Trustee Scholarship is a competitive scholarship available to domestic students. Recipients are required to complete the FAFSA and be enrolled full-time. The Trustee Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with other Rockford University scholarships, grants, or awards. This scholarship applies toward tuition only and is available for four years. If a qualified student does not receive a Trustee Scholarship, they are automatically considered for the Dean’s Scholarship. A separate application is not necessary.
Amount: up to 75% of tuition
Requirements:
Step 1: Apply to Rockford University – Admitted students with a GPA of 3.5 and above and a core GPA of 3.0 in the subjects of English and Math are eligible to compete in Rockford University’s scholarship competition. Eligible students must be admitted to the university by Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Step 2: Submit a Writing Sample & Presentation/Video – These must be submitted to admissions@rockford.edu by Friday, January 5, 2024.
The writing sample: In no more than 500 words, select a controversial issue on college campuses today and suggest a solution. The writing sample should be submitted in a word doc or PDF format.
The presentation or video submission: We are looking for a presentation or video about something you are proud of and why. Your submission must be at least 10 slides of content or 5 minutes in length (video). You can make a video submission narrating your presentation or appear in a video submission explaining what you are proud of. The presentation should be a PowerPoint or Google Slides format. The video submission should be in a MP4 or YouTube link format. A few examples of project topics that have been submitted in the past include: an art exhibit, a video game they coded, a service trip, a school project or a community service project, or a club they started.
Step 3: Attend a Virtual Interview– Interviews will be held virtually on January 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2024. Each competitor will be required to complete an interview with Rockford University staff and faculty. A limited
number of virtual interviews are available. Admission staff will reach out to schedule your virtual interview for the week of January 16th. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule but ask for your flexibility and
understanding.
What to expect: The interview itself will only be about 30 minutes long. You’ll be with two faculty (professors) or staff members and the conversation will be about YOU. Your goals, your experiences, and what YOU can bring to Rockford University.
What to wear: We encourage students to dress professionally but comfortably (business casual). Slacks, dresses, skirts, and sweaters are great. Imagine you are interviewing for an internship or attending a reception at your school. Remember even though it is a virtual interview, it is a competition for a significant scholarship.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – Admission Deadline
Friday, January 5, 2024 – Writing Sample & Presentation/Video Submission Deadline
January 16-19, 2024 – Competitive Scholarship Interviews
Friday, January 26, 2024 – Competitive Scholarship Winners Announced
Friday, February 23, 2024 – Competitive Scholarship Banquet
Friday, March 1, 2024 – Deadline to Accept Scholarship
When will I know if I am a scholarship competition winner?
The results of the competition will be announced by Friday, January 26, 2024. Students receiving an additional scholarship will receive an updated financial aid award letter reflecting the changes as soon as notifications are official.
Is there an awardee waitlist?
Admissions will maintain a waitlist of students. We will re-award scholarships after the March 1st, 2024 deposit deadline.
What kinds of questions can I expect during my interview?
Your interviewers are simply trying to get to know you better. They want to know who you are and how you will both benefit from and contribute to the Rockford University community. Expect to answer questions about your academic interests, what you do outside of school and why you think Rockford University would be an excellent fit for you.
How do I know if Rockford University received my writing sample and/or presentation/video?
Our office will reply upon receiving your writing sample and/or presentation/video. If you do not hear from us soon after your send your items, feel free to call 815.226.4050 or email admissions@rockford.edu separately. Occasionally file sizes cause email errors. Items can be shared through links to cloud storage if needed.
07/28/2020 3:48 pm
The Charles E. Box Honorary Scholarships provides an opportunity for Black students to pursue a degree in business through the Puri School of Business at Rockford University by enrolling in the following degree completion programs:
Interested students should have earned a minimum of 60 college credit hours and follow this two-part process to apply for the scholarship.
PART 1
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS
PART 2
AFTER YOU ARE ADMITTED AND NOTIFIED THAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE, please email to AGAdmissions@rockford.edu the following items:
*The Charles E. Box Scholarship is funded by the Puri Foundation.
QUESTIONS?
Adult & Graduate Admission Office
(815) 226-4040 | AGAdmissions@rockford.edu
Office of Admission
Johnson Center
5050 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-4040
agadmissions@rockford.eduHours:
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
After hour appointments available by request
03/19/2020 12:42 pm
Financial aid helps our students achieve their dream of attending and graduating from college. Our financial aid guide can help you get started and lead you in the right direction.
Rockford University awards financial aid to 99 percent of its full-time student body. The amount we are able to give is based on the financial aid formula. There are two main aspects of the formula which helps us determine each student’s financial need: cost of education and expected family contribution.
The cost of education includes every academic year for tuition, fees, and room and board. Most students typically spend another $1,000 to $2,000 each year for books, personal or living expenses, and transportation.
To determine the expected family contribution, you are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which is the second step of applying for financial aid. Based on six factors – parental assets, parental income, student assets, student income, the number of family members, and the number of family members attending college – the expected family contribution estimates your family’s ability to help pay for your college education.
When calculating each student’s financial need, we subtract the expected family contribution from the cost of education. This number gives us the maximum amount of need-based financial assistance a student can receive.
The first step in seeking financial aid from Rockford University is the application for admission. As part of the application, we will receive your GPA and test scores, which can also aid in determining potential merit scholarships.
While Rockford University has a rolling admissions process that allows applying at any time, the general rule of thumb is the sooner the application is completed, the higher the chances of receiving financial aid.
Filling out and submitting the FAFSA form is a crucial part of determining the amount of need-based financial aid. Filing online is possible once the application is available for the next academic year, typically after October 1st.
To complete the form, the following information will be required:
If considered a dependent of your parents, it will also be required to report similar information about them. This worksheet can help determine if you are considered dependent or independent for financial aid purposes.
Here are some other tips for filling out the FAFSA:
Rockford University will receive your FAFSA information approximately two weeks after the form was completed. Once we have received your results and admitted to Rockford University, a letter will be sent to notify you of what financial aid has been awarded.
After receiving the letter, 30 days are given to accept the award. If the financial aid package is not enough to cover all of your estimated expenses, it is also possible to seek private loans or outside scholarships and grants.
While the financial aid process has become more streamlined with the rise of smart forms and online applications, it is expected for all applying students to need additional guidance. If any questions about how to apply for financial aid arise, please reach out to us today. Chat online with an Admission Counselor, email us at sas@rockford.edu, or call us at 815-226-4062.
Student Administrative Services (SAS)
Nelson Hall--1st floor
5050 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108
815-394-3700
Fax: 815-394-5174
sas@rockford.eduHours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
09/09/2019 5:10 pm
Thursday, October 24, 2019
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Rock Valley College
Woodward Technology Center
3301 N. Mulford Road
Attend the information session
06/18/2019 2:18 pm
After being admitted, your next step is to secure your spot by paying your tuition deposit.
05/23/2019 12:21 pm
Thursday, November 7, 2019
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Puri School of Business
5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
Attend the information session
12/03/2018 2:13 pm
The college search is all about choices.
Aside from the last option (you DO want to do the FAFSA), you have options. And we’d just like to say, thanks. Thank you for considering Rockford University for your student.
The right education is life-changing. It not only prepares your student for a successful career, but also for the world. Below, see what you and your student can expect from Rockford University.
In short, Rockford University is a Rock Solid choice. It’s a unique place with small class sizes, close connections, and educational experiences you will not find anywhere else in the region. We’re anxious to help your student see how they can be successful here.
Curious to learn more? Visit us. We’re here to help, so let’s chat about the choices surrounding your student’s college search, financial aid, our Rock Solid academics, student support, safety… give us a call at 815.226.4050 or sign up to visit today at rockford.edu/visit.
Office of Admission
Johnson Center
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: 815-226-4050
Fax: 815-226-2822
Email: Admissions@rockford.eduHours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please call to reserve an appointment on Saturdays.Meet Our Admissions Team!
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