Programming

Things to Do On Campus

Student Activities and CAB programs are for EVERYONE! Look for flyers and Portal announcements about events like Karaoke nights, Family Weekend, outdoor movie nights, dances, Iron Chef competitions, off-campus trips, speakers, Homecoming, comedians, hypnotists, and LOTS more! This is a great way to get involved and have something to do at Rockford University!

Where to Go on Campus

Students eat meals in either the Burpee dining hall or the Den, drink coffee from the coffee bar in the library, relax or study in various student lounges, study in labs and classrooms, plan student activities in Burpee, compete and play in the Seaver PE Center for recreation and athletics, act on the stages of Maddox and Cheek theatres, conduct experiments in the labs of the Starr Science Building and create art in the studios of the Clark Arts Center.

Some of the best places on campus to know about are:

• Burpee 1st floor – home of Student Life (Dean of Students, Campus Safety and Security, Career Development, Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement, Student Activities and RU Clubs & Organizations), and Compliance and Title IX office
• Kent Center – home of Residence Life
• Howard Colman Library – home of the Provost
• Fisher Memorial Chapel
• Burpee 1st Floor- includes snack and coffee bars, flat screen TVs, pool table, foosball table, arcade style games, study rooms, computers, and more!
• Art Gallery – Clark Arts
• Burpee Commons Lawn
• Cummings Lounge
• Computer Labs – Starr Science, Lion’s Den
• Seaver Center, which includes a weight room and fitness center.

The Student Life Suite in Burpee Center at Rockford University is the home of many offices that help create the out-of-classroom experience. Following is a list of these offices and contact information. Call 815-394-5298 for more information about Student Life at Rockford University.

Athletics

The Rockford University Regents are Division III members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Intercollegiate athletic teams compete as members of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC), of which Rockford University is a charter member. Rockford University sponsors 14 varsity sports including, baseball, football, softball, women's volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's indoor track and field, and men's and women's outdoor track and field. A full-time athletic training staff and medical professionals who provide consultative, preventative, and rehabilitative services complement the Regents athletic program. Rockford University athletics provides a positive co-educational experience through athletic competition. Student-athletes not only enjoy athletic achievement, but are also academically enriched. For more information about the athletic offerings and getting involved in an intercollegiate sport, or for game information, visit http://www.GoRegents.com. 

Career Development

http://www.rockford.edu/community/careerdevelopment/

Professional career center staff are available to help students determine a career best suited to their skills, abilities, values, personality, and interests. The Career Development staff works closely with academic advisors to link students’ career goals with the academic majors and courses most likely to support their aspirations. Career readiness programs prepare students to begin their first career or change to a new one. Such programs include career assessments, workshops, one-on-one resume and cover letter development, mock interviews, job search assistance, alumni networking events, and internships. Additionally, employment opportunities are available through Career Development including the annual Rockford University Career and Internship Fair held each spring. For more information about Career Development, call 815-226-4022.

Internships

Depending upon the internship, academic credit and/or a salary may be available. Internships are excellent opportunities to gain experience in a chosen field, whether at the beginning stages of a career or during a transition to an entirely new career. Contact Career Development for more information about available internships. Academic advisors are also available to assist students regarding internships.

Note: Internships that involve academic credit must involve a faculty member from the program/major that is awarding the credit for completion of required forms, etc.