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Lead with Courage. Live with Purpose.

Rockhurst University’s online programs draw from the Jesuit values of reflection, wisdom and care for the whole person. We’re proud of the company we keep as one of 27 Jesuit universities in the U.S. that feature the liberal arts learning approach. Our focus is on quality learning, leadership and service in the Jesuit tradition while welcoming students of all faiths.

We believe in serving for and with others.

We are agents of personal and professional transformation, committed to the service of faith and the promotion of justice. When you join Rockhurst, you join a diverse community united in a commitment to cultivating a just, inclusive and sustainable future.

We are recognized for our quality and commitment.

Rockhurst is consistently ranked among the top regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. More than two decades ago, we earned the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in recognition of our steadfast commitment to our community.

We hope you’ll join our community.

A Jesuit education is prestigious. It prepares you to lead, shape and change the world around you. As a Rockhurst graduate, you’ll become a part of a network of more than 1.6 million Jesuit university alumni in the United States who serve as leaders for major companies and organizations.

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CCNE Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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Saint Luke’s
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Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

 

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You Are Welcome Here: Rockhurst's Commitment to Diversity

“Times change, but our values remain steadfast. We care for the whole person, no matter the person. We serve for and with others, and we are all companions on the journey.”

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  •  Admission Requirements
  •  Enrollment Support
  •  Tuition and Financial Aid
  •  Curriculum Details
  •  Program Features
  •  Placement Services

An enrollment adviser will reach out to answer any questions you have about the information in the guide and can talk with you about how Rockhurst’s online programs can help you achieve your career goals.

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100% online coursework with an innovative curriculum
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89% of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their field
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RU grads earn 23% higher median salaries than their peers
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Halie McArdle
Only having 25 people in the class was awesome. I just enjoyed getting to know everyone here.

Halie McArdle, Hybrid ABSN student, Rockhurst University

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Sean Klippel
When I discovered Rockhurst was developing an Ed.D. program, a supportive faculty was a key factor for my application. Having completed my M.Ed from Rockhurst University in 2018, I knew firsthand the exceptional level of support that is given by faculty to the students. Considering a research topic that some would consider controversial felt like a risk. However, all of my professors have found ways to not only mention but celebrate diverse populations and cultures, including the LGBTQ+ community in their courses. For that, I am very grateful. I would be remiss not to mention all of the support I have received from Dr. Guler (Director of the Ed.D. program). In addition to offering academic and scholarly resources and support, Dr. Guler inspires, motivates, and affirms me that my research is valuable and important.

Sean Klippel, Ed.D. in Education and Leadership — K-12 Leadership, Rockhurst University

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Emily Berendzen
Rockhurst is small and very focused, and everybody at Rockhurst wants all the students to succeed. I feel like my faculty members know who I am, even with this online program.

Emily Berendzen, Online MSN-FNP student, Rockhurst University

Why Rockhurst University?

Rockhurst University’s online programs inspire personal and professional transformation and prepare you to meet the needs of diverse populations through rigorous academics, rich and varied experiences and a spirit of inquiry and reflection.

Cura Personalis (Care for the Whole Person)

We are committed to caring for others in and outside the classroom. Therefore, we strive to: 

  • Help people. 
  • Understand their inherent human dignity. 
  • Reach their greatest human potential. 
  • Share their experience and knowledge with others. 
  • Act in a way that reflects this growth.

Magis (More)

We are committed to excellence. Therefore, we strive to: 

  • Better understand ourselves and others as people loved by God. 
  • Seek greater knowledge of the academic, spiritual, and social disciplines. 
  • Give greater love, care, and compassion for our neighbors. 
  • Find more purposeful and effective ways to carry out our work.

Reflection and Discernment

We are committed to the examined life. Therefore, we strive to: 

  • Seek greater knowledge of all creation. 
  • Reflect on our own lived experience of the world. 
  • Discern the movements of our heart and reason. 
  • Listen to the experience of other people. 

Contemplation in Action

We are committed to just action through leadership and service. Therefore, we strive to: 

  • Take responsibility for our gifts and talents and help build up the gifts and talents of others. 
  • Be agents of transformation, especially in the areas of social justice and equality. 
  • Bring our best resources to bear on creative responses to problems and challenges. 
  • Foster openness and curiosity about all things new and different. 
  • Foster a spirit of trust, hopefulness, collegiality, and dialogue. 
  • Value different points of view and experiences.

Wisdom

We are committed to learning. Therefore, we strive to: 

  • Learn about all aspects of this God-charged world. 
  • Create an environment that values and champions the search for and communication of knowledge. 
  • Examine the moral and ethical implications present in each discipline and program. 
  • View religious experience and religious questions as integral to the understanding of human existence and human culture. 
  • Foster love of the world that leads to the desire to create a better and more just existence.

Finding God in All Things

We believe that God is actively working in our lives and the world. Therefore, we strive to: 

  • Search for and find God in every circumstance in life, not just in explicitly religious situations. 
  • Grow in love—love of God, of our neighbor, and of the world. 
  • Deepen our relationships with God and our own religious traditions. 
  • Model that all aspects of learning and teaching are relevant ways of encountering and responding to God.

 

Student Support

A dedicated enrollment adviser can answer your questions and guide you through the application process. Begin by filling out a form and starting the conversation.

Your adviser can help with:

  • Admission Requirements
  • Curriculum Details
  • Clinical Placement Support
  • Enrollment Support
  • Financial Aid
  • Tuition Cost
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