Finances
Learn about your financial aid, see your bill and set up a payment plan, and get in touch with Financial Aid Services.
Need Help?
Start a virtual meeting with Financial Aid Services Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm.
Get Help
Everyone needs a hand sometimes. We're here to help, from academic assistance to veterans' services.
Responding to
Law Enforcement/ICE
on University property
If contacted by law enforcement/ICE
- Remain calm, respectful and professional
- Do not disclose personal information
- Call campus security at 312-341-2020 (2020 from the wall mounted phones on campus)
If there are rumors of law enforcement/ICE on campus
- Remain calm
- Contact the Dean of Students Office at DOS@roosevelt.edu or 312-341-2016
Law enforcement/ICE is not permitted beyond the lobby of any Roosevelt building without a warrant.
Academic Assistance
Get personalized support in your studies.
- Academic AdvisingAdvising for all non-CCPA students is handled through the Office of Academic Advising.
- Contact a LibrarianEmail the Reference Desk at refdt@roosevelt.edu for research assistance.
- EAB NavigateLearn how to stay connected with your advisors, explore job simulations, schedule an appointment with your advisor, and more.
- Peer TutoringSchedule a free tutoring appointment by selecting "Appointments" in Navigate.
- Online TutoringGet support anytime, anywhere with free, 24/7 virtual tutoring and other academic support tools through our partnership with Brainfuse Online Tutoring. To access Brainfuse, go to the Blackboard homepage and select Tools, and use the Brainfuse link.
Career Services
Find one-on-one career advising, career readiness programs, and events that connect you with opportunities.
- HandshakeSign in to Handshake to make career advising appointments, apply for on-campus jobs, and sign up for career fairs and other events.
- Professional Mentoring ProgamLearn and grow from a valuable partnership with an experienced professional.
- Career Services HomeLearn about all of the services available to current students and alumni.
Counseling Services
While preparing for its official launch, the RU Counseling Center is currently offering outreach presentations by request for students, student organizations, and faculty.
Presentations are available on a variety of topics, including:
- Mental Health Support 101
- Recognizing and Responding to Student Distress
- Common Student Struggles (stress, anxiety, adjustment, academics)
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention (offered regularly once per year)
- Coping Skills & Wellness (stress management, mindfulness, self-care strategies)
- RUCC Services & Referral Resources (scope of care, what we provide, and TimelyCare overview)
Additional topics can be requested, and presentations may be delivered in-person or via Zoom. To request an outreach presentation or for more information, please contact:
Dr. Gabe Becker
Director of Counseling and Wellness
gbecker02@roosevelt.edu
Dean of Students
If you need assistance in resolving student problems or reviewing university policies and decisions, contact the Dean of Students at dos@roosevelt.edu.
- Resources from the DOS
- Report an IncidentReport concerning or inappropriate student, faculty, or staff behavior at Roosevelt University
- Report a Student of ConcernAlert the Dean of Students office of a student who is experiencing a concern and needs additional support or resources from the University
Disability Services
Request accommodations and access ongoing support by connecting with Disability Services in the Learning Commons.
- Complete the Request for Accommodations formDisability support is available to all students with documented disabilities.
- Recertify your Accomodations RequestStudents must recertify their current accommodations each semester.
- SensusAccessSensusAccess is a free online service for Roosevelt students, faculty and staff. It converts text and image-based files like PDFs, Word documents, and scanned images, into accessible formats such as e-books, MP3 audio, digital Braille, and more.
- Disability Services Home
Housing, Clothing, & Food Insecurity
Get access to shelter, food and professional clothing at no cost.
- Career ClosetProvides access to free business attire and clothing to students for work, interviews, and professional events
- Emergency HousingAvailable to any enrolled Roosevelt University student who is experiencing a crisis and needs a temporary place to stay overnight.
- Food & Hygiene PantryServing students who do not have financial means to sustain a nutritionally rich diet or do not have access to an on campus meal plan or other options to fulfill their dietary needs
Safety, Health & Wellness
Feeling healthy and safe is vital to your success at Roosevelt. We're here to help.
- Campus SafetyCall Campus Safety from any campus phone by dialing "2020"
- In an EmergencyIf you are in immediate danger, call 911 first.
- TimelyCareAll current students can access licensed medical doctors and licensed therapists using your computer, phone, or other mobile devices from anywhere in the United States.
- Health ServicesFind medical facilities and pharmacies near campus.
- Supportive ServicesFind mental health support and other resources.
- Report a Student of ConcernAlert the Dean of Students office about a student who is experiencing a concern and needs additional support or resources from the University
Tech Support
Troubleshoot tech issues on your own, or request expert assistance.
- Student Tech GuideGet oriented with the many technologies and tools that are available to you at RU.
- Tech Support Knowledge BaseBrowse or search self-service articles and learn how to solve issues on your own.
- Open a Help TicketCan't figure out a solution on your own? Request support from our expert technicians.
- View my open Help TicketsTrack the progress of your request and add comments.
- Cybersecurity TrainingLook for the "Library" tab in our KnowBe4 portal and learn how to keep your data and identity safe.
About Holds
If you have holds on your account, you'll see them listed above. Expand this panel to learn what the different types of hold mean and how to address them.
Please note: not all potential holds are included here; if you have a hold that is not listed, please contact your academic advisor for help.
- Admissions Action- You have not submitted all of your final or official transcripts from previous study.
- You will be unable to register for the next semester until you satisfy the transcript requirement or obtain an extension.
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send final or official transcripts to Roosevelt via email at admissionforms@roosevelt.edu, or by US mail to our Schaumburg campus. - Call [phone number]- If the hold on your account asks you to call a phone number, your account may have been placed with a collection agency because your balance was not paid by the due date and you did not respond to previous communications. - You will not be able to register until your balance and any collection costs are paid in full. - Call the phone number provided for more information.
- Financial Hold - Registration- Please contact Financial Aid Services at fas@roosevelt.edu to discuss options to resolve your balance.
- Immunization Hold- You have not met the university’s immunization requirements.
- You will be unable to register for the upcoming term until the immunization requirement is staisfied or an exemption or extension is obtained.
- Log into MyRoosevelt and select the Med+Proctor (MP) logo to set up your account and upload your immunization records. - Outstanding Balance Past Due- Please sign into RU Access to pay your balance in full, or contact Financial Aid Services at fas@roosevelt.edu to discuss options to resolve your balance.
- Special Advising Hold- This hold requires special advising because of your academic standing. You must meet with academic advising to register or make schedule changes.
- This hold will prevent you from being able to register for classes via RU Access until you’re back in good academic standing.
- We recommend you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your academic standing and utilize available resources that may assist in helping you be successful. - Student Services Hold- You are required to meet with a member of the Dean of Students Office staff to discuss an important matter.
- Until this meeting occurs, you will be unable to register for classes or to graduate.
- Check your email for a message from a representative of the Office of the Dean of Students. If you can't find the message, please email dos@roosevelt.edu. - Write-Off Hold- Please sign into RU Access to pay your balance in full, or contact Financial Aid Services at fas@roosevelt.edu to discuss options to resolve your balance.
My Studies
Information on your classes, grades, path to graduation, and more.
Blackboard
Blackboard is Roosevelt's online learning platform.
Check your Blackboard Activity Stream or the Institution Page for information on our upgrade to Blackboard Ultra!
Advising
Did you know?
You can use Navigate to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Open Navigate and select "Appointments" to get started.
Protip: student emails end with @mail.roosevelt.edu; faculty and staff emails end with @roosevelt.edu
My Roosevelt
Get access to all your RU applications in one spot, from Blackboard to RU Access to Zoom.
Campus Life
Find out what's happening, get involved with student orgs, and explore dining and living on campus.
Events
Happening Today
Events from Laker Connect and Roosevelt's website
- 9:00 AM3d 8hSAFAC Duck Hunthttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11905645
- 9:00 AM4hWorld Aids Dayhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11889934
- 11:00 AM4hRelax & Refuelhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11845102
- 1:00 PM1h 30mCover Letter Workshophttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11889946
- 5:00 PM2hCozy Winter Origamihttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11873390
- 5:00 PM2hCozy Winter Origamihttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11873391
- 5:30 PM2hCANCELLED Roosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Trinity ChristianCANCELLED Roosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Trinity Christian Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/47ghz81
Upcoming events
Events from Laker Connect, the student engagement platform run by the Center for Student Engagement & Intercultutal Experiences.
- Dec 1–4SAFAC Duck Hunthttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11905645
- Dec 19:00 AMWorld Aids Dayhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11889934
- Dec 111:00 AMRelax & Refuelhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11845102
- Dec 11:00 PMCover Letter Workshophttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11889946
- Dec 15:00 PMCozy Winter Origamihttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11873391
- Dec 15:00 PMCozy Winter Origamihttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11873390
- Dec 211:00 AMRecharge with The Torch: The Fourth Edition Wellness Festhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11905809
- Dec 212:00 PMFree Sexual Health Screenings!https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11729293
- Dec 212:00 PMSip and Signhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11896192
- Dec 212:20 PMCOLD Skills with Career Serviceshttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11915619
- Dec 6All dayRegular Session Classes EndSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Dec 89:00 AMFinal Exams BeginSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Dec 139:00 AMLast Day of Class for session 3BSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Dec 139:30 AMFinal Exams EndSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Dec 144:00 PMBegin Intersession Break
- Dec 1812:00 PMGrades DueThe due date of grades may vary by course session and section. Please check the Registrar's Important Dates page for more specific information about grading dates.
- Dec 249:00 AMHoliday Closing Starts
- Jan 49:00 AMHoliday Closing Ends
- Jan 199:00 AMMartin Luther King Jr. Day (NO CLASSES)Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. He successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. ref: Wikipedia
- Jan 195:00 PMEnd Intersession Break
Events from RooseveltLakers.com.
- Dec 15:30 PMCANCELLED Roosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Trinity ChristianCANCELLED Roosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Trinity Christian Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/47ghz81
- Dec 45:30 PMRoosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Michigan Tech - BLACKOUT! Wear Black To Support The Lakers!Roosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Michigan Tech - BLACKOUT! Wear Black To Support The Lakers! Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/43yPTc0
- Dec 47:30 PMRoosevelt University Men's Basketball vs Michigan Tech - BLACKOUT! Wear Black To Support The Lakers!Roosevelt University Men's Basketball vs Michigan Tech - BLACKOUT! Wear Black To Support The Lakers! Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4qtw7c1
- Dec 57:00 PMRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey at IllinoisRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey at Illinois
- Dec 6All dayRoosevelt University Men's Bowling vs Ebonite Warhawk OpenRoosevelt University Men's Bowling vs Ebonite Warhawk Open
- Dec 6All dayRoosevelt University Men's Track and Field vs ONU Holiday OpenRoosevelt University Men's Track and Field vs ONU Holiday Open
- Dec 6All dayRoosevelt University Women's Track and Field vs ONU Holiday OpenRoosevelt University Women's Track and Field vs ONU Holiday Open
- Dec 61:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Northern MichiganRoosevelt University Women's Basketball vs Northern Michigan Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/43yPPJi
- Dec 63:00 PMRoosevelt University Men's Basketball vs Northern MichiganRoosevelt University Men's Basketball vs Northern Michigan Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4oCVBSd
- Dec 67:00 PMRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey vs IllinoisRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey vs Illinois
- Dec 17:30 PMStudent Composition Recital
- Dec 25:00 PMSenior Recital: Ankang Tian, guitar
- Dec 27:30 PMGraduate Recital: Khadbaatar Jargalsaikhan, violin
- Dec 37:30 PMPiano/String/Composition Collaboration Concert
- Dec 45:00 PMEarly Music Ensemble
- Dec 55:00 PMPercussion Ensemble
- Dec 57:30 PMCantio Sacra: Faculty RecitalMark Crayton, countertenor, and James Janssen, organ
- Dec 57:30 PMThe Misanthrope
- Dec 612:00 PMCCPA JazzFest
- Dec 67:30 PMThe Misanthrope
News
From Laker Connect
- Roosevelt University Holds Transgender Day of Remembrance VigilHosted by RU Proud, the event provided a space to honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals who have lost their lives to violence, while reaffirming the University’s commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Montesquieu Forum Hosts Lecture on Education and FreedomThe event featured Dr. Molly Brigid McGrath, who visited Roosevelt University to explore the connections between education, freedom, storytelling and democratic life.
- Psychology Doctoral Candidate Joabe Barbosa Sets Out to Break CTA L Stop Visit Guinness World Record"That record entailed visiting all 146 CTA train stations in less than 9 hours and 15 minutes, from the North Shore to Midway to the Loop to O’Hare and all points in between, via trains, buses and running more than 4 miles between stops. The record would require the trio to get off the train and take a selfie at every “L” stop." "We think Chicago is one of the best places in the whole world, and we want more people to come here and understand how easy it is to get around,” he said. “It’s about showing people that you can go to Little India on the North Side, Little Village on the Southwest Side and anywhere in between on the CTA." Barbosa is a Psychology doctoral candidate and one of the 2025 Commencement speakers.
- Heller College of Business Alumnus Scott Gray Shares Predictions for 2026 IT Landscape in Article for VMBlog"As we look toward 2026, the IT landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The forces of digital transformation, persistent security threats, and economic pressures are compelling organizations to build more resilient, efficient, and intelligent infrastructure. For IT leaders, navigating these changes requires a clear vision and a practical strategy." Gray received his MS in International Business from Roosevelt University.
- Roosevelt's Rally Comes Up Short At NorthwoodRoosevelt clawed back in the second half but could not fully bridge the gap in a 92-82 loss on Saturday in Northwood in Michigan.
- Women's Soccer to Host Winter I.D. Camp on January 23The Roosevelt University Women's Soccer program will host its Winter I.D Camp on Friday, January 23 for student-athletes interested in RU and the Lakers women's soccer team.
- Lakers Tame Broncos In Exhibition Road WinRoosevelt overcame a 12-point third-quarter deficit to run away with an 82-70 overtime win over Western Michigan on Tuesday in an exhibition game in Kalamazoo, Mich.
- Mewes Named First-Team All-Region SelectionRoosevelt graduate student forward Fynn Mewes was named a first-team All-Midwest Region honoree by the Division 2 Conference Commissioner's Association, the organization announced Tuesday.
- Roosevelt receives $5 million grant to expand stem doctoral programs and research facilitiesAwarded by the U.S. Department of Education and given to only nine institutions nationwide, the grant is part of a national effort to assist historically underserved student populations pursue a career in STEM fields and improve graduation rates.
- Roosevelt board of trustees accepting nominationsNominations for prospective candidates to serve on Roosevelt University’s board of trustees are being accepted now through February 15, 2024. Confirmed nominees will begin their three-year term in June 2024.
- In Memoriam | Winter 2024Roosevelt University extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently deceased alumni and friends.
- unexcused absenceSome of life’s most important lessons cannot be taught inside the four walls of a classroom. Matthew Beardmore’s travel has forced him to reassess how he thinks about work, family, politics, injustice and many other issues. He’s no longer tied to the beliefs of where he grew up.
Get Involved
- Student OrganizationsVisit Laker Connect to connect with one of our many student groups.
- Laker LoungeThe third floor of the Wabash Building is where campus vibes come alive! The Laker Union is the ultimate hangout spot—a common lounge packed with fun, chill spaces, and everything you need to connect, relax, and thrive.
- Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural ExperiencesCSEIE is home to campus programs, student organizations, leadership development, fraternities and sororities, and more.
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