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
Complete list of the College's programs: College of Arts & Sciences
Robert Hamilton, Director of Academic Advising
Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, History, English, Education, Political Science, and additional Arts & Sciences-related majors
Van Ackeren 217
816-501-4291
robert.hamilton@rockhurst.edu
Sherry Harold, PHR, Academic Advisor
Undecided majors
Van Ackeren 226
816-905-2190
sherry.harold@rockhurst.edu
Deb O'Bannon, Engineering Program Director
Engineering
Science Center 120A
816-501-4535
deborah.obannon@rockhurst.edu
Pre-Health Advisors
Pre-Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Anesthesiology Assistant, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Veterinary Medicine
Joana Cielocha, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Biology
Pre-Vet
Science Center 220 D
joanna.cielocha@rockhurst.edu
816-501-4534
Annie Lee, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Pre-Health
Science Center 330
816-501-4071
annie.lee@rockhurst.edu
Laura Salem, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Pre-Health
Science Center 230
816-501-3239
laura.salem@rockhurst.edu
College of Business and Technology
Complete list of the College's programs: College of Business & Technology
Mary Silva, Director of Graduate Advising
MA in Organizational Leadership, MBA, MS in Data Analytics, graduate business certificates
Conway 201E
816-501-4799
mary.silva@rockhurst.edu
Ezekiel "Zeke" Frederick, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
BSBA, Strategic Communication, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Public Policy, Sport Management, Analytics and Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity
Conway 201C
816-591-1666
ezekiel.frederick@rockhurst.edu
Marta Watters, Ph.D., Undergraduate Academic Advisor
TBA
Conway 201B
816-534-7435
marta.watters@rockhurst.edu
Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Complete list of the College's programs: Saint Luke's College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Christina Berg, SLCNHS Advising Director
OTD, DPT, SLP graduate programs
Van Ackeren 300D
816-501-4062
christina.berg@rockhurst.edu
Lilly Coye, Nursing Program Advisor
MSN, RN-to-BSN, ABSN
Sedgwick 119
816-506-8217
lilly.coye@rockhurst.edu
Kaitlyn Hall, Undergraduate Health Sciences Academic Advisor
Health Science, Exercise Science, SLP, Pre-PT, Pre-OT, Pre-SLP (includes direct admit PT and OT)
Van Ackeren 305B
Phone: 816-967-8561
kaitlyn.hall@rockhurst.edu
Traci Parker-Gray, Undergraduate Pre-Nursing Academic Advisor
Pre-Nursing
Van Ackeren 300B
Office: 816-501-4840
traci.parker-gray@rockhurst.edu
Yvette Sweeney, BSN Program
BSN and Traditional Nursing
Sedgwick 142
816-501-4097
yvette.sweeney@rockhurst.edu