Spring Hill College – Rockhurst University Academic Partnership
Rockhurst University and Spring Hill College have formed a strategic alliance, giving students at both institutions access to new courses, degree paths and co-curricular experiences. Learn more about the opportunities available through this partnership, as well as answers to some commonly asked questions, below.
A Historic Partnership
With more than 300 combined years of Catholic, Jesuit higher education, the partnership between Rockhurst and Spring Hill represents the coming together of two mission-centered institutions with deep roots in their communities.
Rockhurst University sits in the bustling heart of Kansas City, Missouri, a major metropolitan area that is home to national companies and renowned cultural institutions. Spring Hill is located on a historic campus near the Gulf Coast in Mobile, Alabama. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state and one of the oldest Jesuit institutions in the U.S.
Benefits to students include:
- Ability to take courses at either institution
- Access to unique opportunities in the Mobile, Alabama, or Kansas City, Missouri, regions
- Direct entry into graduate degree programs
- Access to unique co-curricular experiences and career advancement opportunities
Undergraduate Studies
Through the partnership, undergraduate students will have access to
unique opportunities and courses not offered at their home institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions For…
Rockhurst Students
Students at Rockhurst can enroll in approved and available courses at Spring that are not otherwise available at Rockhurst. Some undergraduate students may also be eligible for summer study at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. In addition, Spring Hill offers graduate degrees and certificates, including in theological and pastoral care studies, that students at Rockhurst can pursue. See: Spring Hill College graduate degrees.
All courses at Spring Hill College approved and available to students at Rockhurst University will be listed in Rockhurst’s online course catalog and designated as such. Students will enroll in the course using their home institution’s registration process.
Students can talk to their academic advisor if they are interested in taking courses offered by Spring Hill College. They would search for and register for those courses using the normal process for their home institution.
All courses offered at Spring Hill College through the partnership will be online. Students should talk to their academic advisors for specific information on access to the College’s online learning platform.
Rockhurst students enrolled in a course at Spring Hill College can purchase necessary course materials through Spring Hill’s bookstore.
Yes, students are eligible for housing (depending on availability) on Spring Hill’s campus in certain situations, including a local internship. Visit the college’s residence life page for more information on housing availability.
No. Students at Rockhurst do not need to fill out an application to take courses at Spring Hill. Some programs (for instance, graduate programs) would require an additional application for admission.
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Spring Hill Students
Undergraduate students at Spring Hill College can enroll in undergraduate courses at Rockhurst University that are not offered at Spring Hill (and vice versa). In addition, the partnership allows for students to pursue streamlined pathways into Rockhurst’s graduate degree programs.
Courses available at Rockhurst will be automatically listed in Spring Hill College’s online course catalog.
No additional applications or transcripts are needed to enroll in any undergraduate courses offered at Rockhurst.
Students interested in taking a course offered at Rockhurst will simply enroll through their home institution’s registration process.
All courses offered at Rockhurst University through the partnership will be online. Students should talk to their academic advisors for specific information on access to the University’s online learning platform.
Spring Hill students enrolled in a course at Rockhurst can purchase necessary course materials through Rockhurst University’s bookstore.
Students from Spring Hill College who are part of certain activities, such as local internships, are eligible for housing on the Rockhurst University campus as available. Visit rockhurst.edu/residence-life for more information.
Rockhurst University’s location in a major city affords students a wealth of opportunities to complete course requirements or get a head start on their careers. Our Center for Career Development connects students with internships and jobs with local companies.
In addition, because of this partnership, students at Spring Hill College are invited to take part in Rockhurst University’s solidarity immersion trips and study abroad opportunities.
Graduate Studies
The Spring Hill College-Rockhurst University strategic alliance allows students at both institutions
to continue their studies in a broader range of studies than was previously available.
Frequently Asked Questions For…
Rockhurst Graduate Students
Students at Rockhurst can enroll in approved and available courses at Spring that are not otherwise available at Rockhurst. Some undergraduate students may also be eligible for summer study at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. In addition, Spring Hill offers graduate degrees and certificates, including in theological and pastoral care studies, that students at Rockhurst can pursue. See: Spring Hill College graduate degrees.
All courses at Spring Hill College approved and available to students at Rockhurst University will be listed in Rockhurst’s online course catalog and designated as such. Students will enroll in the course using their home institution’s registration process.
Spring Hill Graduate Students
Undergraduate students at Spring Hill College can enroll in undergraduate courses at Rockhurst University that are not offered at Spring Hill (and vice versa). In addition, the partnership allows for students to pursue streamlined pathways into Rockhurst’s graduate degree programs.
Courses available at Rockhurst will be automatically listed in Spring Hill College’s online course catalog.
Students from Spring Hill College who are part of certain activities, such as local internships, are eligible for housing on the Rockhurst University campus as available. Visit rockhurst.edu/residence-life for more information.
Questions?
Please contact us at admit@shc.edu or 251-380-3030.