Academic Advising

Academic Advising is available to help students explore and learn about academic career options and university policies and procedures. At Rockhurst University, each student is assigned an academic advisor. Most often, the assigned advisor will be a faculty member from the student’s area of interest. In addition, each college within the University has a Director of Academic Advising who supports faculty advisors and serves as a resource for students. 

Students should see their assigned advisors to discuss selecting an appropriate program of study and choosing courses that will complete degree requirements. As a student, you can make the most of your college experience by understanding student and advisor roles and responsibilities.

Browse this section to find answers to frequently asked questions, information about Rockhurst's core curriculum and location advising, as well as important advising forms.

Registration Course Petitions: If you wish to petition to be added to a closed class, please complete this form. Your petition will be received by the appropriate Deans’ office who 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
Book your appointment Here

Sherry Harold, Medical Assisting and Associates Programs
816-905-2190
sherry.harold@rockhurst.edu
CLICK to schedule an advising appointment


College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis
Russell Shoemaker, Academic Advising Counselor
Conway 201C
816-501-4823
russell.shoemaker@rockhurst.edu​
Schedule an appointment with Russell

Mary Bond, Director of Graduate Advising
816-501-4578
mary.bond@rockhurst.edu


Helzberg School of Management
Matthew Honeycutt, Director of Graduate Admissions
Conway 201E
816-501-4632
matthew.honeycutt@rockhurst.edu
 

Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Terry Forge, Director of Academic Advising
Van Ackeren 300D
Office: 816–501-4062
Work Cell: 816–401-0533
terry.forge@rockhurst.edu
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Jessica Burson, BSN program
816-936-8776
jessica.burson@rockhurst.edu
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Jenny Christopher, MSN and RN to BSN programs
816-936-8718
jennifer.christopher@rockhurst.edu

Mikki Moul, Pre-Nursing program
Van Ackeren 300B
816-501-4840
mikki.moul@rockhurst.edu
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