RU Academic Advising supports student success and helps students explore and learn about programs of study. RU supports a mixed model of advising by providing students with a faculty or professional staff advisor. Academic advisors help students learn about core and major requirements, navigate class selection, prepare for graduation, understand university policies and procedures, and connect with campus resources.
Undergraduate students are required to meet with their advisor each semester to determine an appropriate program of study, plan a path to graduation, and select courses that fulfill degree requirements. Graduate students are assigned academic advisors and are encouraged to work with them throughout their programs of study.
As a student, you can make the most of your advising experience by working with your advisor. Through this partnership, you will become familiar with resources, services, and learning opportunities that can enhance your academic success.
Browse this section to find answers to frequently asked questions, information about Rockhurst's core curriculum and location advising, as well as necessary advising forms.
Registration Course Petitions: If you wish to petition to be added to a closed class, please complete this process. Your petition will be received by the appropriate dean's office, which will then respond to your request.
Questions? Feel free to contact the directors of advising for any of Rockhurst's colleges and schools.
College of Arts and Sciences
Robert Hamilton, Director of Academic Advising
Van Ackeren 217
816-501-4291
robert.hamilton@rockhurst.edu
Sherry Harold, PHR, Academic Advisor
Van Ackeren 226
816-905-2190
sherry.harold@rockhurst.edu
Pre-Health Advisors
(Pre-Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant and Veterinary Medicine)
Joana Cielocha, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Biology (Pre-Vet)
College of Arts and Sciences
Science Center 220 D
joanna.cielocha@rockhurst.edu
816-501-4534
Annie Lee, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Science Center 330
816-501-4071
annie.lee@rockhurst.edu
Laura Salem, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Science Center 230
816-501-3239
laura.salem@rockhurst.edu
College of Business and Technology
Mary Silva, Director of Graduate Advising
Conway 201E
816-501-4799
mary.silva@rockhurst.edu
Christina Berg, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
College of Business and Technology
Conway 201B
816-501-4823
christina.berg@rockhurst.edu
Ezekiel "Zeke" Frederick, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Conway 201C
816-591-1666
ezekiel.frederick@rockhurst.edu
Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Terry Forge, Director of Academic Advising
Van Ackeren 300D
Office: 816-501-4062
terry.forge@rockhurst.edu
Traci Parker-Gray, Undergraduate Pre-Nursing Academic Advisor
Van Ackeren 300B
Office: 816-501-4840
traci.parker-gray@rockhurst.edu
Yvette Sweeney, BSN Program
BSN Advisor
Sedgwick 142
816-501-4097
yvette.sweeney@rockhurst.edu