There is a lot going on in life and it can feel overwhelming as you begin to think about this next chapter. You receive emails with checklist items or maybe new concerns about beginning from scratch have arisen and caused some anxiety.
Admissions Advice
Admissions Advice
Applying to and attending college can be a scary endeavor, but Rockhurst is here to help! Our Admissions Advice blog provides valuable insight into everything you need to know through your entire college experience.
If there's anything specific you want to know about that's not detailed on this site, just reach out to one of our Admissions counselors who will be happy to help!
Choosing a college is perhaps the first major life decision a person makes. Where they choose to continue their education sparks not only their professional career, but has a huge impact on who they are as a person, and often introduces them to their lasting friends – and in some cases – a lifelong partner or spouse. No pressure.
At Rockhurst, our freshmen always live on campus, but many older students choose to stick around too. It’s easy to see why, too!
One of the primary beliefs at Rockhurst is that we are a community that is FOR and WITH others. We serve our community and beyond, but as people, or companions, who are with fellow companions on the journey through life.
We believe in diversity, equity and inclusion and will do our part to create a more just world.
Failing a class can feel like the end of the world, especially if the semester is coming to an end. The bad news is, you are likely stuck with the F. The GOOD news is, it is not the end of the world.
It can be difficult to stay healthy during the school year when so many new things begin to take up your time. As always, make sure to live out one of our core values – Cura Personalis (care for the whole person).
Students often enter college with the thought that professors are unapproachable. While that may be the case some places, faculty members at Rockhurst are excited to get to know you. They are referred to as “companions on the journey” here for a reason – they’re there to walk beside you in both a supporting and leadership role.
After the calendar turns to August, that college checklist is finally complete, and you’ve moved into your dorm or student housing… what happens next? Here are four things to be sure to check out in your first month on campus.
Not knowing anyone is one of the biggest sources of anxiety for new college students. Here are some hints to make the transition to a new friend group an easy one.
It’s not easy to choose what you’re going to study for the next few years, and that’s okay!
