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.
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
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.
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
- No events found for today.
Upcoming events
Events from Laker Connect, the student engagement platform run by the Center for Student Engagement & Intercultutal Experiences.
- Aug 1911:00 AMVMC Fall Orientation - Chicagohttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11323297
- Aug 205:00 PMVMC Fall Orientation - Schaumburghttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11382888
- Aug 2511:00 AMLaker Welcome Food Truck Partyhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11306830
- Aug 2612:15 PMFall 2025 Convocationhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11306831
- Aug 261:30 PMIce Cream Social & Ping-Pong w/ President Alihttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11306832
- Aug 2712:00 PMLaker Welcome Zone - Create A Bearhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11306835
- Aug 275:00 PMCity Mini Golfhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11306836
- Aug 2812:00 PMFall 2025 Student Involvement and Campus Resource Fairhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11306837
- Aug 285:30 PMRISE Speaker Serieshttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11404509
- Sep 412:15 PMStudent Club/Org Traininghttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11385329
- Aug 159:30 AMLast Day of Class for Session 6ASee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Aug 259:00 AMFirst Day of Classes for Mon/Wed, Mon/Wed/Fri, SessionsSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Aug 259:30 AMFirst Day of Class for Session 3ASee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Aug 259:30 AMFirst Day of Class for Session 6ASee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Aug 259:30 AMFirst Day of Class for Session 6CSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Aug 269:00 AMFirst Day of Classes for Tue/Thurs, and Tuesday Only SessionsSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Aug 2612:20 PMConvocation
- Aug 279:00 AMFirst Day of Classes for Wednesday Only SessionsSee the detailed list of Important Dates and Deadlines for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website.
- Aug 289:00 AMFirst Day of Classes for Thursday Only SessionsSee the detailed list of Important Dates and Deadlines for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website.
- Aug 309:00 AMLabor Day Holiday (NO CLASSES)There will be no Saturday or Monday classes in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Events from RooseveltLakers.com.
- Aug 23All dayRoosevelt University Men's Soccer at Hope - EXHIBITIONRoosevelt University Men's Soccer at Hope - EXHIBITION
- Aug 237:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Soccer at Illinois Tech - EXHIBITIONRoosevelt University Women's Soccer at Illinois Tech - EXHIBITION
- Aug 28All dayRoosevelt University Men's Soccer vs Quincy University - EXHIBITIONRoosevelt University Men's Soccer vs Quincy University - EXHIBITION
- Aug 296:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Green-White ScrimmageRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Green-White Scrimmage
- Aug 311:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Soccer at UIS - EXHIBITIONRoosevelt University Women's Soccer at UIS - EXHIBITION
- Aug 316:00 PMRoosevelt University Men's Soccer vs FC United - EXHIBITIONRoosevelt University Men's Soccer vs FC United - EXHIBITION
- Sep 44:00 PMRoosevelt University Men's Soccer at Thomas MoreRoosevelt University Men's Soccer at Thomas More Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4o3rt30
- Sep 46:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Soccer vs LewisRoosevelt University Women's Soccer vs Lewis Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4lW2v4h
- Sep 5All dayRoosevelt University Men's Tennis at UW Whitewater OpenRoosevelt University Men's Tennis at UW Whitewater Open
- Sep 51:30 PMRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Central MissouriRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Central Missouri
- No upcoming events.
News
- Dr. Stephen Buckman Joins Roosevelt’s Marshall Bennett Institute of Real EstateIn this tenure-track role, Dr. Buckman will teach real estate courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, conduct research in the real estate field and provide mentorship to program participants.
- Davide Comai: Discovering Heller’s Many Opportunities as an International Business StudentDavide Comai is an international student-athlete from Italy who graduated Spring 2025 with a double major in Finance and Real Estate. He will begin the MBA program with a concentration in Data Analytics in August 2025.
- Knowledge Ahadzitse: Becoming a CPA and Fighting Fraud Through the Master of Science in Accounting ProgramWith a goal of obtaining his CPA license and exploring forensic accounting, Knowledge has a profound interest in accountancy and understands the importance of finding solutions to corporate problems while understanding the circulation of money in the system.
- Alyssa Louise Geonanga: Merging Academic Excellence with Hands-On Experience in the Master of Science in Accounting ProgramAlyssa Louise Geonanga is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), a program that allows her to merge academic excellence with hands-on experience in the field.
- Roosevelt Women's Soccer Honored By United Soccer CoachesThe Roosevelt women's soccer program earned a 2024-25 Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches for the first time in program history, the organization announced Thursday.
- Roosevelt Women's Volleyball Earns Second Straight AVCA Academic HonorFor the second consecutive year, the Roosevelt women's volleyball program was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for its academic success in the classroom by being named a 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award recipient.
- Thomas Rounds Out Roosevelt Women's Basketball StaffRoosevelt women's basketball coach Deon Thomas completed his 2025-26 coaching staff Wednesday with the additions of Hailey Lyczak and Lauren McDonald.
- Lakers Place Four On Academic All-District At-Large TeamFour Roosevelt student-athletes were named to the at-large Academic All-District team sponsored by College Sports Communicators, 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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