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Leading groundbreaking research in the field of cardiology. Coaching a Division I program to the NCAA Tournament. Testing the first artificial heart valve in humans. Designing product packaging for a national cookie company. Traveling with the national tour of Cats. Winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

Rockford University graduates aren’t like everyone else. In fact, our alumni are pretty amazing. For more than 167 years, Rockford graduates have made their mark all around the world. Far more than preparing students to do something, we empower our graduates to accomplish anything.

That empowerment starts right on our campus. With rich academic opportunities, practical experiences, and global perspectives, Rockford University students succeed in an inviting community where you can do anything, be anything, and experience anything. Rockford University. Rock Solid.

We’re Rock Solid, and we want you to be, too. Because of Rockford University’s commitment to affordable , our students receive more than $8 million $8 million each year In scholarships and institutional aid. On behalf of Rockford University, I welcome you to our community of learning. For more than 167 years, our institution has provided an outstanding higher education grounded in the liberal arts. Our tradition is deeply-rooted in excellence and a dedication to service to others whether in our community or around the world. Our graduates, some mentioned in this publication, have gone on to establish successful careers as doctors, lawyers, scientists, educators, and business executives, among others. They all benefitted from our legacy of tolerance and civility, intellectual rigor, commitment to social justice, generosity of spirit, openness to new ideas and to the lessons of the wider world. Our liberal arts education challenges students to develop habits of the mind and of the heart that lead to lifelong learning and leadership in an increasingly complex world. The Rockford University curriculum provides several alternative paths for our students, so they are truly able to design a learning journey that has meaning for them. On July 1, 2013, our institution’s name changed from Rockford College to Rockford University. This important transition accurately reflects our long established and increasingly diverse offerings, while also clearly defining our status within the Rockford and world communities. My personal view is that Rockford University serves as a bridge between dreams imagined and dreams achieved. I hope you seriously consider Rockford University in your college plans. With an excellent academic reputation, an outstanding faculty and staff dedicated to your success, and opportunities to grow intellectually and socially, Rockford University is rock solid.

Robert L. Head, Ph.D. From the President. A community of communities.

It’s not hard to fit in here. Whether you are working with a professor and classmates to present innovative research, participating in a student club, playing your favorite sport, or volunteering to help feed the homeless at a local shelter, you will find opportunities to belong.

To us, it’s more than just offering different experiences. It’s bringing together different communities of our campus, intersecting the groups with each other, and cohesively building one family. Student-athletes perform in plays; biochemistry majors write articles for the literary magazine; and students, along with faculty and staff, volunteer side by side to help local nonprofits.

That’s how we define community. 11:1 Our student-to-faculty ratio is small, so our students receive the attention and learning experiences they deserve. accomplished and engaged faculty and staff.

Students are attracted to our institution for many reasons. But it’s our people, our faculty and staff, who by far are the number one reason Sydney Hover students attend Rockford University.

Rockford University Our faculty and staff show a commitment to the individual through was the only school their expertise and caring nature. In classrooms across campus, faculty members guide students step-by-step as they gain knowledge, values, To which I applied. It and skills to inform their personal and professional lives. Students learn was the only school I firsthand from experts in their respective disciplines—most holding the highest degrees in their fields—while staff members are there to help wanted to attend. students with questions when they aren’t in the classroom. Academic experience with practical applications.

Speaking of the classroom, the learning environment at Rockford University is interdisciplinary and engaging, tying academics with practical and professional applications. Our students learn theory and critical thinking skills in the classroom and then apply those lessons in real-world settings.

For example, meet Drew Brantley. Traveling from his hometown in Tennessee, he joined our campus community with the dream of pursuing a career in musical theatre. Drew has had opportunities unheard of for most aspiring actors at other universities. He has worked alongside seasoned professionals in our performing arts’ scene shop, assisting with the construction of several set designs. He has performed with Artists’ Ensemble Theater—in residence on our campus and Rockford’s only professional theater company, earning professional Equity Membership Candidacy points. This experience, in conjunction with his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, will fully prepare him for his future career.

Career Services Connects Our Students With Employers All Across The Country In Industries like Retail, Aerospace, Accounting, Health Care, Manufacturing, And Technology.Internships The ability to grow and prosper in a global setting has never been more important, and that’s why we choose to focus on global perspectives. Our international focus extends well beyond our campus. We prepare students, faculty, staff and community members for active participation in a rapidly changing global society through facilitating faculty-led experiential learning and study abroad opportunities. We are also developing international partnerships with universities around the world. These partnerships include exchange agreements with Sichuan University in Chengdu, China; Regent’s University in London, England; and University of Skövde in Skövde, Sweden. A focus on global perspectives.

Rockford University and Kobe College are celebrating nearly 100 years of a continuous sister college relationship. In fact, two of the Kobe College founders were students at our institution in the late 1800s when we were known as Rockford Female Seminary. kobe, japan center. In Honor of Nobel Peace Prize Winner And Our Most Illustrious Graduate, Jane Addams, The Jane Addams Center Offers Opportunities In Citizenship, Service, and Community-Based Learning. From Volunteering At After-School Programs For Children To Helping Aging Adults At Retirement Centers, Our Learning Environment Extends Well Beyond The Classroom.

Honoring academic achievement. We are one of only 11 institutions in with a chapter. PBK is the pre- eminent honor society for students in selective arts and science and liberal arts undergraduate programs in the United States.

We also offer an Honors Program for the highly motivated student who craves intellectual challenge. Honors courses are broadly interdisciplinary, and include studies in art, politics, literature, , science and religion. Plus, Honors students get a few extra perks for all their hard work—concerts, films, kobe, japan speakers and special off-campus expeditions. regents in action. Intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of our campus community. Student-athletes join our rosters because they’re committed to the playing field and the classroom. It’s not just about scoring points. At Rockford University, student-athletes prepare for a life of leadership and service through the pursuit of excellence in academics and athletics. Our players rally together—whether it’s to study for a mid-term exam or mentor young students at a local elementary school.

We compete in the NCAA Division III and Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, and our athletes earn awards and distinctions each year.

• All-Midwest Region Selections • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Freshman of the Year • National Team of the Week Selection by D3baseball.com • All-Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Selections • Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Players of the Week

cole logemann Northern athletics collegiate conference freshman of the year. also named to the Third Team Men’s sports All-Midwest Region by the • • Cross Country American Baseball Coaches Football • Golf • Soccer • Track & Field Association. woMen’s sports Basketball • Cross Country • Soccer • Track & Field • Mona knows a good thing when she sees one. She thought it was hard to compete with her home state of California, but Rockford University—our campus and opportunities—did just that. Originally looking to play soccer, she ended up filling her schedule with several other activities once she arrived on campus. As an aspiring magazine contributor, she edited the campus literary magazine, wrote for the campus newspaper, mentored new students as a team leader and student mentor for Orientation, and helped start the new Fashion Club.

this campus is different.

Mona Khalifeh I was looking for a small college with a community vibe. What impressed me the most was how different the campus is—the woods, the trails, the wildlife, and all the while being so close to The Shops And Restaurants Along East State STreet. Solid Student Experiences.

the first-year experience. The First-Year Experience offers new students the support and attention they need to succeed during their first year on our campus. Transitioning to college can be challenging, and this program guides students as they begin their learning journey with us. With activities both inside and outside of the classroom, the First-Year Experience includes New Student Orientation, First-Year Advising, and First-Year Seminar.

Our residence halls aren’t just a place to sleep. Students enjoy nine residence halls across campus, and our dedicated team of Residence Life staff ensures that the environment is fun, enriching, and safe. Interacting with peers in active and vibrant surroundings, assuming responsibility for individual and community standards, and creating personal living spaces are all benefits of residential living—creating a community learning-living atmosphere as unique as the students who live here. rockford.edu Inviting campus with urban opportunities.

An inviting campus is more than just being welcoming and friendly. At Rockford University, you see a campus community where members truly engage in personal relationships with each other—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and more. From the moment you step foot on campus—as a visitor on a campus tour, a parent coming to campus to see his or her son or daughter, or an alum coming back for Homecoming and Reunion—it feels like home.

And while in this setting, you are able to discover professional and personal opportunities. From internships to career opportunities, sporting events to theater productions, Rockford and nearby Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee provide a wealth of places to explore.

Candice Elsasser I stand out as a person here. My dream career is to work In The Medical Field, and our Career Services office connected me with an internship at a local hospital. The experience went so well that once the internship ended the hospital offered me a job. About Rockford, Illinois.

The city of Rockford is one of Illinois’ largest cities. Around Rockford Within a few miles of campus, there are numerous restaurants, theaters, clubs, coffeehouses, museums, • Spend the day hiking in Rock Cut State Park • Visit Anderson Japanese Gardens, the top Japanese Rockford gardens and galleries. garden in the United States open to the public Chicago Rockford even has pro and semi-pro sports— Rockford IceHogs Professional Ice Hockey (Chicago • Step back to prehistoric times and visit Rockford’s very Blackhawks affiliate) and Rockford Aviators baseball— own dinosaur, Jane and is one of the country’s best mid-size cities for golf. • Take a dip at Magic Waters Waterpark • Get a NASCAR rush at the Rockford Speedway And if that isn’t enough… • Celebrate diversity at Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza Rockford is just 90 miles from Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee—take advantage of the Henry Vilas Zoo, Broadway-quality shows, the Art Institute of Chicago, historic , and so much more. Through our scholarships, grants, and other financial aid, we work individually with prospective students and their families to determine the most beneficial financial aid package for them.

We offer a number of scholarship opportunities for all full- time students with some competitive scholarships ranging up to full tuition. To find out more about our scholarship, financial aid and work-study opportunities, visit rockford.edu.

we award financial aid to 99% of our full- time students. we believe an education 99% should be affordable. Rockford university is affordable.

As an example. The Dr. Janice Sikorski Pfeffer Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000, in memory of Dr. Janice Sikorski Pfeffer ’69 by her husband, Dr. Marc Pfeffer ’69 and fellow researcher Eugene Braunwald, M.D. Together, they made significant contributions to the scientific community with research on utilizing ACE inhibitors in the treatment of heart attack patients. Dr. Marc Pfeffer felt it only appropriate that her legacy continue in the form of a full-tuition scholarship awarded to the best and brightest female math or science majors.

At right, Pfeffer Scholars Ashley Eggert, Angela Martinez and Tanja Skakavac had the opportunity to meet Dr. Pfeffer during his recent visit to campus. see us to believe us.

When you make your personal visit to campus, you’ll enjoy many options such as a campus tour, lunch on us, attending a class, meeting with a faculty member, speaking with a financial aid representative, staying overnight in a residence hall, chatting with a coach, and attending a performing arts or athletic event.

schedule a visit Office of Admission 5050 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108 815.226.4050 • 800.892.2984 • rockford.edu

apply for free rockford.edu Undergraduate majors undergraduate minors pre-professional programs Accounting* Ancient and Medieval Studies Pre-Law and * (concentrations in Applied Anthropology, Child/Adolescent Development Pre-Social Work Criminal Justice, Pre-Social Work) Classical Civilization Pre-Dentistry Art * Coaching Pre-Medicine Biochemistry Communication Pre-Pharmacy Biology* (concentrations in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology, Creative Writing (We also offer a dual acceptance Organismal Biology) Dance program with Midwestern University’s Business Administration* (concentrations in Finance, Management, Marketing) Entrepreneurship Chicago College of Pharmacy.) Chemistry* Ethics Pre-Physical Therapy Classics* Gender Studies Pre-Veterinary Medicine Computer Science (concentrations in Management Information Systems and German Web Development) Gerontology Early Childhood Education Greek graduate programs * (concentrations in International Economics, Public Policy) Health Education Business Administration Elementary Education Latin American, Caribbean, and Teaching English* (concentrations in Creative Writing and Literature) Iberian Studies French* Literature History* Management Information Systems Human Development* (concentrations in Research, Child/Adolescent Development, Peace and Conflict Studies Gerontology) Philosophy Humanities Physics International Studies Religious Studies Latin* Secondary Education (6–12) Mathematics* (concentration in Computational) Web Development Music* Nursing (Basic BSN) Philosophy Physical Education* (concentrations in Sports Management, Teaching) Political Science* * Romance Languages Science and Mathematics Social Sciences Spanish* Office of Admission Special Education* 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108 Studio Art* (concentrations in 2-Dimensional Art, 3-Dimensional Art, Graphic Design) 815.226.4050 • 800.892.2984 rockford.edu Theatre (concentrations in Acting/Directing, Design/Tech, Musical Theatre Performance, Theatre Management*) Theatre Arts* academic programs. academic *Indicates a minor can also be achieved in this program. Rockford University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, or veteran status, nor will it discriminate on the basis of disability unrelated to job or course of study requirements.

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