Student Activities
Regents Reign!
09/12/2024 3:32 pm
By Kayla Eddy, Social Media & Web Coordinator
In the Fall 2023 semester, the Regents Esports Overwatch team won the conference championships, prevailing over Camden County College. In addition to their conference win, they finished the season undefeated (8-0).
In response to this exciting win, Tanner Elliott, Esports Director, said, “The Regents Esports team fought hard this semester with all three teams qualifying for playoffs. Each player put countless hours of time and dedication into their season and it showed, coming out on top over schools like Illinois State, John Brown University, North Dakota State, Nebraska University, and many others. The Regents Rainbow Six Siege team finished in the top 16 in the Midwest after playing in the MidwestR6 league, the Regents Valorant team placed third overall in their conference (East 7), and the season ended with a conference title win as the Regents Overwatch team finished a flawless season (8-0) and took home the East 10 Conference title. I could not be more proud of the players; watching each of them grow into champions has been the highlight of my semester.”
Conference wins were not the only big things happening in the Esports department. Early in the Spring 2024 semester, Regents Esports teamed up with Elgin High School Esports to release Game Changer: An Esports Story. In the social media video, students from Elgin and RU answered the question: “Why Esports?”
Aside from a place to share their passion for video games, the Esports teams at RU and Elgin said that Esports helps students learn about teamwork and digital literacy, allows them to push boundaries, and helps them build strong communities and friendships.
The team has also announced the availability of Esports scholarships for both players and fans. Scholarships are available in two areas: Varsity Competition and Support. Competition scholarships are for students who would like to play Overwatch, Valorant, Rainbow 6 Siege, and Rocket League competitively. Support scholarships are for students who would like to assist with social media, production, shout-casting, and graphic design.
So, what’s next for Regents Esports?
“Rockford University Esports is on the way to becoming a premier destination for college students with aspirations to be a Collegiate Esports Player,” said Tanner Elliot. “We are developing a program that we can be proud of, where athletes can be excited and motivated to compete, and where athletes can thrive academically and in competition. We are hoping to continue to grow our program, bring in new players, and show Rockford off.”
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This article is part of the 2023-2024 issue of Catalyst.
Esports Scores
02/10/2022 1:57 pm
Esports Connect
02/10/2022 10:36 am
Connect
The best way to connect with the team and staff is by joining the Regents Discord and putting a message in the general chat. Follow our teams as they progress throughout the season on social media or join us live on Twitch and watch our matches!
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Esports Recruitment
02/10/2022 10:35 am
Esports Gallery
02/10/2022 10:30 am
Esports Teams
02/09/2022 12:08 pm
Our Teams
Rockford University started it’s esports program in the Fall of 2019. We compete in the NACE Esports collegiate League and the MidWest R6 League. We currently have competitive teams in Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Teams we are looking to develope are Valorant and League of Legends.
Disc Golf
02/27/2020 9:37 am
Rockford University features a 19 hole disc golf course open to the campus and the Rockford community. The disc golf course was completed and opened during the Spring of 2012. There was a Disc Golf Club started that helped spearhead the project led by Robert “Bobby” Tassone ’13. The Club also worked with the Student Government Association and Brad Knotts, Dean of Students. They received a grant to build the course, and after some controversy over its construction and when the holes would be placed, it was completed.
The course continues to be a unique staple on campus. Students and guests are able to come and play on their own or join tournaments that are hosted throughout the year.
Rockford University Disc Golf Map
First-Year Experience
01/30/2020 4:10 pm
First-Year Experience
Welcome to Rockford University, Regent! We’re looking forward to having you join us on campus. First-Year Programs are designed to support your first-year experience and connect you to the outstanding opportunities that will help you excel at RU and beyond.
Your Regent Experience begins with Registration and Advising, moves into Freshman Orientation, and culminates with a First-Year Seminar class led by your academic advisor and Regent Experience Guides.
First-Year Seminars introduce students to academic inquiry and community that lie at the heart of a liberal arts education. Led by your Freshman Advisor and supported by Regent Experience Guides, each FYS class will:
- Promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life at RU
- Foster a sense of belonging and community
- Help students identify their academic strengths
- Teach the development and application of skills necessary for success in college
Regent Experience Guides (Reggies) are current students who provide advice, guidance, and connection to first-year students. As a first-year student, your Reggies will support your academic and social experiences at Freshman Orientation & Retreat, First-Year Seminar class, and beyond. Reggies can:
- Connect students with campus events, organizations, and activities
- Demonstrate positive first-year student habits
- Guide students to resources and opportunities on campus
- Promote academic support, guidance, and feedback
Faculty & Staff Information
01/12/2020 8:53 am
Faculty and Staff play two roles with respect to SOF awards.
Faculty and Staff can serve as mentors for students that undertake individual projects, not only by guiding them in their projects but also with their SOF application process. All student applications require faculty/staff recommendation. Faculty/Staff mentors will be contacted by the student for a recommendation letter, as they must provide the letter in the application process.
Faculty and Staff can also lead students on group activities, either related to courses or experiential learning. Domestic and International off-campus trips are examples of such trips. These trips are planned and led by faculty/staff. Faculty/Staff and participating students may apply for SOF funding for such activities. Student awards for such activities count toward their individual award limits. Faculty/Staff receive full funding for such activities. The link for the online application form for faculty and staff is on the right side of this page.
A comprehensive planning guide for such trips in under development. Until this planning guide and proper policies are in place, faculty/staff can access the Guidance for Off-Campus Trips and Example Trip Proposal Spain-Greece 2020 documents for guidance. Any questions regarding SOF funding can be directed to sof@rockford.edu. Questions related to trip planning should be directed to the department Chair, Dean and Provost. For short-term study abroad trips, the Office of Global Affairs can be an valuable resource.
Student Opportunity Fund Resources
01/11/2020 6:18 pm
Student Resources
Online Application Form
Application Form Templates:
— Application form template – undergrad (pdf)
— Application form template – grad (pdf)
— Application form template – Tier IV (pdf)
Faculty/Staff Resources
Application form template – fac-staff (pdf)
Guidance for Off-Campus Trips (pdf)
Example Trip Proposal Spain-Greece 2020 (pdf)
