Meet the Staff
Office of Admission
Eckhart Hall, Second Floor
Phone: 630-844-5533 or 800-742-5281
Email: admission@aurora.edu
Meet with a transfer counselor.
April Hix
Assistant Director of Transfer Enrollment
Phone: 630-844-5441
Email: ahix@aurora.edu
Educational Background: BS, Finance, MBA, Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Favorite Quote: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
What advice would you give to a prospective student? Take advantage of the variety of opportunities available on campus from clubs to career fairs. The relationships you build throughout your time at AU will last a lifetime.
Words to describe AU: Welcoming, Inspiring, Fun, Rewarding, Fulfilling
Something interesting about me: I have 12 years of experience as a Yoga instructor.
Ashley Hueber
Senior Director of Transfer Enrollment
Phone: 630-844-4926
Email: ahueber@aurora.edu
Educational Background: AA Degree, Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL; BS, Agricultural Communication/Broadcast Journalism, University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Favorite Quote: "Excellence can be achieved if you care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, expect more than others think is possible."
How long have you been at AU: 19 Years
What advice would you give to a prospective student? Get involved! You never know what an internship; activity or club could lead you to. I worked in admissions as an undergraduate student at my respective schools, and look where I am now! I believe your college experience is what you make of it.
Words to describe AU: AU is friendly, one of a kind, and a campus full of opportunities!
Jackie Magaña
Transfer Admission Counselor
Phone: 630-844-5789
Email: jmagana@aurora.edu
Meet with Jackie.
Education Background: Bachelor's in business management, Aurora University
What advice would you give to a prospective student? Search and explore new interests. You may be surprised to find a new passion. Ask as many questions as you can. You know your needs best. Feel confident when expressing them. And finally, connect and network. Building lasting relationships is priceless.
What are some of your hobbies? Arts and crafts, the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Meredith Whisenhunt
Transfer Admission Counselor
Phone: 630-844-5791
Email: mwhisenhunt@aurora.edu
Educational Background: BA, Environmental Studies, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA
What advice would you give to a prospective student? Don't be afraid to ask for help! Everyone here at AU wants you to succeed, so don't hesitate to reach out to those around you.
Words to describe AU: Supportive and welcoming!
Something interesting about me: I was a gymnast for 13 years.