Academic Advising

RU Academic Advising supports student success and helps students explore and learn about programs of study. RU supports a mixed model of advising by providing students with a faculty or professional staff advisor.  Academic advisors help students learn core and major requirements, navigate class selection, prepare for graduation, understand university policies and procedures, and make connections to campus resources. 

Undergraduate students are required to meet with their advisor each semester to decide on an appropriate program of study, map a path to graduation, and select courses that will complete degree requirements. Graduate students are assigned academic advisors and are encouraged to work with them throughout their programs of study.

As a student, you can make the most of your advising experience by working with your advisor.  Through this partnership, you become familiar with resources, services, and learning opportunities that will enhance academic success.

Browse this section to find answers to frequently asked questions, information about Rockhurst's core curriculum and location advising, as well as important advising forms.

Registration Course Petitions: If you wish to petition to be added to a closed class, please complete this process. Your petition will be received by the appropriate Deans’ office who will then respond to your request.

Questions? Feel free to contact the directors of advising for any of Rockhurst's colleges and schools. 

College of Arts and Sciences

Robert Hamilton, Director of Academic Advising
Van Ackeren 217
816-501-4291
robert.hamilton@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment

Sherry Harold
Van Ackeren 226
816-905-2190
sherry.harold@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment

Pre-Health Advisors (Pre-Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Veterinary Medicine)

Annie Lee, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Science Center 330
816-501-4071
annie.lee@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment

Laura Salem, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Science Center 230
816-501-3239
laura.salem@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment

College of Business and Technology

816-501-4200

Mary Silva, Director of Graduate Advising
Conway 201B
816-501-4799
mary.silva@rockhurst.edu

Christina Berg, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
College of Business and Technology
Conway 201C
816-501-4823
christina.berg@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment

Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Terry Forge, Director of Academic Advising
Van Ackeren 300D
Office: 816–501-4062
Work Cell: 816–401-0533
terry.forge@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment

Mikki Moul, Pre-Nursing Program
Van Ackeren 300B
816-501-4840
mikki.moul@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment

Yvette Sweeney, BSN Program
BSN Advisor
Van Ackeren 300 C
816-501-4097
yvette.sweeney@rockhurst.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment