Mission &amp; Values /taxonomy/term/165/all en Planning a College Visit /admissions-advice/planning-college-visit <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/advice/TulipsTour.jpeg?itok=GV7otjhr" width="1020" height="580" alt="Rockhurst campus tulips" title="Rockhurst Tulips" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>One of the best ways to get a good feel for a college is to visit it!</p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:57:54 +0000 Anonymous 63704 at Tips for First-Generation College Students /admissions-advice/tips-first-generation-college-students <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/images/academics/programs/theology-religious-studies/frcurran-students.jpg?itok=yG7K6srv" width="1020" height="580" alt="" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>As the chapter of one’s high school career is about to be over, another one starts with a new beginning that often can be seen as overwhelming when transitioning into college.</p></div> </div> </div> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:40:50 +0000 Anonymous 63700 at 3 Reasons to Attend a Private College /admissions-advice/3-reasons-attend-private-college <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/advice/students%20working%20online.jpg?itok=qx7agcjg" width="1020" height="580" alt="students working on the computer" title="students working online" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>1. Tight-knit community: The sense of community is a pivotal part of private institutions. As a student, you will have so many opportunities to partake in a hands-on learning experience.</p></div> </div> </div> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:19:45 +0000 Anonymous 63478 at Fall Time is FAFSA Time! /admissions-advice/fall-time-fafsa-time <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/financial-aid-application-deadlines.jpg?itok=35EiE2tx" width="1020" height="580" alt="FAFSA paperwork on wood table" title="Financial Aid Application and Deadlines" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>Oct. 1<sup>st</sup> means it’s FAFSA time! You have maybe heard this term thrown around as you begin your college search process.</p></div> </div> </div> Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:14:12 +0000 Anonymous 63284 at What Are the Benefits of the Honors Program? /admissions-advice/what-are-benefits-honors-program%3F <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/FJG-ROCKHURST-0554_students.jpg?itok=PKlKOUL-" width="1020" height="580" alt="Ed.D. in K-12 Leadership" title="Ed.D. in K-12 Leadership" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>If you’re looking for a challenge and the opportunity to pursue personal interests in your classes, then Rockhurst’s Honors Program is for you.</p></div> </div> </div> Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:36:22 +0000 Anonymous 63210 at Tools and Resources for your College Search Journey /admissions-advice/tools-and-resources-your-college-search-journey <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/apply_hero.jpg?itok=8-zZe8J9" width="1020" height="580" alt="students looking at laptop" title="Apply to Rockhurst" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>There are so many resources that can help you begin making that long list of colleges you want to research, apply to, and visit. You have probably received postcards, emails, or other mailings from institutions that promote certain events, visit opportunities, or programs.<br /> <br /><br /><br /> Write down the schools that look most interesting to you and hop on the following links to learn more about them.</p> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:39:21 +0000 schnarrc 63183 at Advice from Graduating Seniors to Incoming Freshmen /admissions-advice/advice-graduating-seniors-incoming-freshmen <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/festival-student-achievement.jpg?itok=kP6SEq5j" width="1020" height="580" alt="A group of students accepting awards" title="Festival of Student Achievement" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>I wish I knew then that it was okay to go out of your way and make really good relationships with your teachers and ask lots of questions because it will only help you in the future.</p> <p> </p></div> </div> </div> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:40:32 +0000 Anonymous 63096 at When Should I Apply to College? /admissions-advice/when-should-i-apply-college%3F <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/apply_hero.jpg?itok=8-zZe8J9" width="1020" height="580" alt="students looking at laptop" title="Apply to Rockhurst" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>The simple answer? As soon as possible! The complicated answer? See more on that below.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What is the application deadline?</strong></p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:21:18 +0000 Anonymous 63046 at Guided Reflection for those Beginning the College Search Process /admissions-advice/guided-reflection-those-beginning-college-search-process <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/catholic-studies-minor.jpg?itok=FOIR20gn" width="1020" height="580" alt="Statue and tree limbs" title="Catholic Studies Minor" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>There is a lot going on in life and it can feel overwhelming as you begin to think about this next chapter.</p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:51:23 +0000 Anonymous 63026 at How to Get Involved Early at Rockhurst /admissions-advice/how-get-involved-early-rockhurst <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/advice/olympics19-122.jpeg?itok=9lkpZutO" width="1020" height="580" alt="Students Catch a Water Balloon in Orientation Olympics" title="Orientation Olympics" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>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.</p> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 14 May 2021 17:06:12 +0000 schnarrc 62869 at How to Make Friends in College /admissions-advice/how-make-friends-college <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/imageblock/Smiling-students-collaborate-high-school-college-feature-image.jpg?itok=aTTFlIdP" width="1020" height="580" alt="" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>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. </p> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 12 May 2021 20:39:59 +0000 schnarrc 62867 at Tips for Taking a College Tour /admissions-advice/tips-taking-college-tour <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/advice/TulipsTour.jpeg?itok=GV7otjhr" width="1020" height="580" alt="Rockhurst campus tulips" title="Rockhurst Tulips" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>A college visit is perhaps the most anticipated part of the college decision process. It’s one thing to know what a school offers academically, socially, or even with sports, but it’s tough to know the “vibe” through a website. Finding the right fit comes from a campus tour.</p> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:46:09 +0000 schnarrc 62780 at What Should You Do with Your Free Time? /admissions-advice/what-should-you-do-your-free-time%3F <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/advice/free%20time.jpg?itok=9eULxr0I" width="1020" height="580" alt="students in hammocks" title="Students utilizing their free time" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>One of the hardest parts about college is knowing what to do when you’re out of class and done with your work. Well, you have a lot of options, and we’re here to help you out with some of them.</p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:38:33 +0000 Anonymous 62702 at Things to Know Before Moving into College /admissions-advice/things-know-moving-college <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/advice/moving%20in%20to%20college.jpg?itok=UiXxmUDH" width="1020" height="580" alt="students moving into the dorm" title="Moving in to college" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>It’s a daunting task to move anywhere new, and college is no different. A dorm room is a far cry from your room back home, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help with the transition.</p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:14:40 +0000 Anonymous 62698 at How to be Successful in Online Classes /admissions-advice/how-be-successful-online-classes <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"> <div class="field-label"><h2>Image:&nbsp;</h2></div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/styles/admissions_advice/public/advice/students%20working%20online.jpg?itok=qx7agcjg" width="1020" height="580" alt="students working on the computer" title="students working online" /></div> </div> </div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><p>It’s not easy to take classes online, but you’re not going through this alone. People have been taking online classes for decades and both students and teachers alike have gotten better with them over this past year.</p></div> </div> </div> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:20:48 +0000 Anonymous 62695 at