How to Visit or Learn More About Rosalind Franklin University

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Rosalind Franklin University (RFU) invites prospective students to explore the university through an open house, where you can connect with the community, take a student-led campus tour, and get answers to your questions. If you can't attend in person, the website's college pages, program search, and news sections provide a way to learn about RFU remotely.

Attending an Open House or Campus Visit

The university's open house is the primary way for prospective students to experience RFU firsthand. According to the site, the event lets you:

  • Connect with the RFU community
  • Explore campus on a student-led tour
  • Get answers to your questions

The homepage does not list specific dates, registration steps, or fees for open house events, so check the site directly for current scheduling and sign-up details.

Exploring RFU's Colleges and Programs

RFU is organized into six unique colleges, each with its own focus:

College Focus Area
Chicago Medical School Medicine
College of Health Professions Health professions
College of Nursing Nursing
College of Pharmacy Pharmacy
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric medicine
School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Graduate and postdoctoral study

To find specific programs, use the Search Programs of Study tool on the site. This is the most direct way to see what's offered across the colleges.

Understanding RFU's Approach: Interprofessionalism

A defining feature of an RFU education is interprofessionalism, which the university describes as bringing together health specialists to serve patients more effectively through team-based care. In practice, this means students from different colleges learn with — and from — each other, preparing them to work in interdisciplinary teams and develop a holistic view of patient care.

The site points to several related resources for learning more:

  • Interprofessional Community Clinic (ICC) — a student-led clinic designed to promote collaboration among learners, educators, clinical partners, and community leaders
  • Institute for Interprofessional Education and Research
  • Innovation Sandbox — a new learning environment intended to strengthen partnerships and spark creativity
  • Community Care in the Fields of Georgia — a program where small teams (often including medical, nursing, and physical therapy students) work together

Staying Current with RFU News

The News at Rosalind Franklin University section highlights recent developments. Examples from the site include:

  • A $2.3 million NIH grant awarded to neuroscientist Nicole Ferrara, PhD, to study COVID-19's impact on adolescent brains
  • Dr. Nancy Jao recognized as a 2026 Researcher to Know
  • RFU opening a virtual hospital training facility and virtual health system to prepare students for emergency scenarios

These updates give prospective students a sense of current research, facilities, and priorities at the university.

Quick Reference: Where to Go

  • Open house / campus tour: Start on the main site for event details
  • Programs and colleges: Use Search Programs of Study and the six college pages
  • Interprofessional education: Visit the Interprofessionalism and ICC pages
  • Latest news: Browse the News section

For anything time-sensitive — such as open house dates or registration — confirm details directly on rosalindfranklin.edu, since the available site information does not specify scheduling.