File your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to apply for additional financial aid and review our costs and scholarships. Bills will be emailed to your student email July 8 and will be due August 11. If you do not want to pay in full on August 11, enroll in a student accounts payment plan before that date.

Attend or schedule a Rock Talk to go over your financial aid award.

Contact: Financial Aid
Contact: Student Accounts (Questions about payments and set up a payment plan)

Log into the RU Application Portal to submit your $200 enrollment deposit (nonrefundable) to lock in your spot in the incoming class. 

Reigster for Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR). This is the event you will get your class schedule, connect with other students, hear from key departments, and get a taste of how to get involved at Rockhurst.  Learn More and Register Here

Activate your RU student email account and check it frequently for important information and notices. Contact Computer Services to get started or for assistance.

Follow Rockhurst on all our official social media channels to stay updated on all things RU.

After submitting your enrollment deposit, you can complete the new student Housing Intent Form to apply for on-campus housing or an off-campus waiver. Housing questions? See our Student FAQs.

Send us your final high school transcript (must be received before classes begin) and any college coursework transcripts so we know what's coming with you to Kansas City. Transcripts can be sent electronically or mailed to:

Office of Admissions
Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110

Accept your scholarships and financial aid awards in coordination with the Financial Aid Office. Tuition and fee bills will be mailed in July and payment plans set up or bills are due August 11, 2022. Please be sure to have a payment plan set up or tuition and fees paid by that time to avoid a $150 late fee and potentially being dropped from classes.

It’s that time. Order your college books for the upcoming semester from the Rockhurst Campus Bookstore.

Watch the how-to video HERE

All full-time undergraduate students (12 hours or more) and graduate students (9 hours or more) are required to enroll in our comprehensive health care plan unless proof of current health insurance coverage is given to Health Services by the waiver deadline. Complete the Health Insurance Waiver process if you already have your own health insurance coverage. Need more information? Visit rockhurst.edu/healthinsurance.

Rockhurst University requires ALL new students to complete the TB questionnaire and all residential students to provide proof of two MMR vaccines and a meningitis vaccine. Submit your immunizations and complete the TB questionnaire at rockhurst.edu/healthinsurance. Details are available here.

If you are living on campus, reach out and get to know your roommate. Room and roommate assignments are sent no later than mid-July.

Get packed and prepared for Move-in Day. Mark everything with your name and room number. Additional information can be found here.

New this year: Undergraduates must complete a process to confirm consent to conduct business online, as well as obtain financial responsibilities approval. Full information and procedures will be released shortly.

Complete the student loan counseling and acceptance process. Information was sent from the Financial Aid Office over the summer. For more information, contact Financial Aid.

Not really, but for security reasons you do need a permit to park on campus. Register your vehicle online or opt into parking at rockhurst.edu/parking. You can complete the parking permit form there and pick up your pass at orientation.

Although we certainly don’t expect any incidents, students living on campus are responsible for protecting their personal property and making sure it is properly maintained. The University is not responsible or liable for the loss, theft or damage of property maintained by the student. You may wish to obtain personal property insurance. This is recommended, but not mandatory. We work with NSSI to help provide affordable property insurance if you are interested. See the National Student Services, Inc. website for details.

Start thinking about which student organizations you’re interested in.

The Higher Education Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs disclose information from various administrative areas to students. The following information is disclosed by Rockhurst University in compliance with federal law.

All first-year students must complete the new student online courses, Get Inclusive, Voices for change before September 15. To be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 gift certificates complete the course by August 15. Students not completing the courses September 15 are subject to a $50 fine. Students who have still not completed the course by September 30th will have a hold on their account in addition to the $50 fine and will not be allowed to register for Spring 2023 classes until the course is complete. The “Get Inclusive” button on the portal (my.rockhurst.edu) is how you can access the course and instructions will be emailed to you in June.

Since your classes are squared away over the summer, the second part of orientation at RU is about building connections, learning about resources and opportunities, and kicking off an outstanding first year at Rockhurst! Orientation (and on-campus Move-in Day) starts the Thursday before the first day of classes. More information about new student orientation (and hotels if needed) is available at rockhurst.edu/orientation and sent throughout the summer to new students who have paid their deposit. Information is also available about our Transfer Orientation (Transfer students: RSVP required).

Follow orientation-related social media accounts for frequent updates: Orientation Twitter, Orientation Instagram, Student Life Facebook.

Classes begin Monday, August 22. Have a great year!

If you need to request accommodations because of a disability or medical condition, please contact the Disability Resource Center at drc@rockhurst.edu. Visit https://www.rockhurst.edu/disability-resource-center for more information.

Sign up for RockAlerts Emergency Campus Notification system. This also will make you aware via text of any weather related emergencies on or around campus as well as if classes are cancelled.
https://www.rockhurst.edu/academics/registrar/policies/weather

Before you come to campus, set your phone/tablet/computer to our Wi-Fi and download virus protection software. Instructions can be found here https://help.rockhurst.edu/support/solutions/articles/17000001732-connecting-to-wi-fi