Here's how to start your journey with Rockhurst University's College of Business and Technology.
Note: For the Executive MBA (EMBA) admissions process, see EMBA Admissions.
Application Submission and Required Materials
- Transcripts
- Applicants are encouraged to provide all credit-bearing transcripts for evaluation.
- Transcripts received from any source other than the official crediting body or transcript retrieval service are considered unofficial.
- Domestic applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for admission consideration. All international applicants must submit official transcripts to be considered for admission. Official documents will be required for continued enrollment; see our registration procedures.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Additional requirements for international students:
- Proof of English proficiency
- Rockhurst will conduct an international transcript evaluation internally.
Optional Supplemental Materials
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Priority admission is granted to applicants with an undergraduate degree with a least a 3.0 GPA or 3 years of progressive work experience. Applicants earning less than a 3.0 GPA or having less than 3 years work experience are encouraged to submit at least one item from the examples below to support their case for admission. While test scores are not required, the admission committee reserves the right to request an applicant's test scores.
- Letter of Recommendation
- GMAT, GRE, or LSAT scores
- Relevant professional certifications
- Personal statement
Once all required materials are received, applications are reviewed for admission. When a decision is made, it will be ready for review in the applicant portal. Conditional admission may be granted pending completion of undergraduate degrees. All applicants are welcome to discuss their unique admissions circumstances with the graduate business admissions team.
Rolling and Priority deadlines
Prospective students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines, although we offer rolling admission for five 8-week terms. Rolling admission means applications are accepted up to two weeks before the start of term.
Priority deadlines:
- Fall A – August 1
- Fall B – October 1
- Spring A – December 1
- Spring B – February 15
- Summer – May 1
See Rockhurst’s Academic Calendar for upcoming start dates.
Steps for Admitted Students
- Once a student is admitted, their next step is to meet with a graduate business academic advisor.
- During graduate advising, transcripts are reviewed to identify any recommended prerequisites, a student account is created (if not already in existence), a course plan is outlined and students are registered for the first term of classes.
- International students have additional next steps prior to scheduling an advising appointment. Please review our visa and immigration process first.
Additional Admission Information
Dual Degree programs
- MSDA/MBA – same requirements as College of Business and Technology graduate degree programs
- OTD or DPT & MBA or MA Dual degrees
- Applicants to the Rockhurst University Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy (OTD & DPT) programs are invited to apply for the Helzberg School of Management Dual-Degree programs.
- Select the appropriate dual degree option in the application (OTD/MA, OTD/MBA, DPT/MA, DPT/MBA)
- Admitted DPT or OTD students do not need to re-submit official scores or transcripts.
Rockhurst Undergraduate Students
Rockhurst undergraduate students have the opportunity to take graduate classes before completing their bachelors degree. During this time, students are charged their undergraduate rate for graduate courses. Undergraduate students may enroll in up to 9 credit hours of graduate coursework.
- BSBA students may enroll in graduate courses once they have completed 90 credits and 75% of their undergraduate major coursework.
- Non-BSBA undergraduate students seeking an MBA are advised to seek a Pre-MBA Minor during their undergraduate studies. This ensures the fulfillment of all MBA prerequisites. Pre-MBA minors may enroll in graduate courses once they have completed 90 credits and 75% of their Pre-MBA minor coursework.
Rockhurst students in good academic standing may qualify for our accelerated 4+1 MBA Program. This program is 30 credit hours and designed to help RU students complete the MBA in one year. To be considered:
- Submit your application. Your entry term will be for the semester after you complete your BA/BSBA. (i.e. if you graduate in Fall 2049, your grad entry term should be Spring 2049).
- Request your current undergraduate Rockhurst transcript from the Registrar. Our admissions team is happy to request these internally, but the process can be expedited by requesting them yourself.
- Complete your application at least two weeks before the semester you plan to begin taking graduate courses. .
- If you are admitted, you will meet with a graduate business academic advisor to discuss your course of study.
- You do NOT enroll for graduate credits when you enroll for your final undergraduate courses. You will enroll for graduate courses and map a program schedule during your graduate advising appointment.
Rockhurst University Alumni
Rockhurst University alumni are offered tuition at discounted rates. Alumni discounts apply only to the level of study completed at Rockhurst:
- Undergraduate alumni qualify for the undergraduate alumni rate.
- Graduate alumni qualify for the graduate alumni rate.
