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
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
- All dayRoosevelt University Women's Tennis at Winona StateRoosevelt University Women's Tennis at Winona State
- 9:00 AM2hRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Missouri S&T - Court 6Roosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Missouri S&T - Court 6 Streaming Video: https://www.ballertv.com/events/midwest-region-crossover
- 1:00 PM3hRoosevelt University Football vs Northern MichiganRoosevelt University Football vs Northern Michigan Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/45c1k9M Tickets: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21300_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=50&CATID=171&SINGLESTORE=true
- 2:00 PM2hRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Upper Iowa - Court 7Roosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Upper Iowa - Court 7 Streaming Video: https://www.ballertv.com/events/midwest-region-crossover
- 7:00 PM3hRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey vs Western MichiganRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey vs Western Michigan
- 8:00 PM2h 30mSarah Millican: Late Bloomerhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10683954
Upcoming events
Events from Laker Connect, the student engagement platform run by the Center for Student Engagement & Intercultutal Experiences.
- Oct 188:00 PMSarah Millican: Late Bloomerhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10683954
- Oct 2011:00 AMThe Democratic Party and American Politics: A Conversation with Malcolm Kenyatta, Vice Chair, Democratic National Committeehttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11701202
- Oct 2011:00 AMVirtual Coffee Talk! Intercultural Conversationshttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11646058
- Oct 2012:00 PMMake O' Mug- Halloween Eventhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11764167
- Oct 2012:30 PMRU Proud Membership Meetinghttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11671788
- Oct 20–20Learn To Hack from an Anonymous Hackerhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11779430
- Oct 205:00 PMMindfulness Masterpiecehttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11750408
- Oct 20–20Opening Reception: A Celebration of the Humanities at Roosevelt: The Arts and Social Justicehttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11701246
- Oct 219:00 AMVA VITALhttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11788998
- Oct 2112:00 PMDiwalihttps://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11778245
- Oct 198:00 PMLast 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.
- Oct 209:30 AMFirst 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.
- Nov 11:00 PMPriority Registration begins for Spring
- Nov 249:30 AMFirst Day of Class for Session 6BSee the detailed list of Important Dates for courses and sessions on the Registrar's Website for more detailed deadlines and dates.
- Nov 2512:00 AMBegin Thanksgiving Holiday (NO CLASSES)Visit the Registrar's Important Dates page for more specific dates related to individual courses and session terms.
- Nov 3012:00 AMEnd Thanksgiving Holiday (NO CLASSES)Visit the Registrar's Important Dates page for more specific dates related to individual courses and session terms.
- 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.
Events from RooseveltLakers.com.
- Oct 18All dayRoosevelt University Women's Tennis at Winona StateRoosevelt University Women's Tennis at Winona State
- Oct 189:00 AMRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Missouri S&T - Court 6Roosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Missouri S&T - Court 6 Streaming Video: https://www.ballertv.com/events/midwest-region-crossover
- Oct 181:00 PMRoosevelt University Football vs Northern MichiganRoosevelt University Football vs Northern Michigan Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/45c1k9M Tickets: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21300_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=50&CATID=171&SINGLESTORE=true
- Oct 182:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Upper Iowa - Court 7Roosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Upper Iowa - Court 7 Streaming Video: https://www.ballertv.com/events/midwest-region-crossover
- Oct 187:00 PMRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey vs Western MichiganRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey vs Western Michigan
- Oct 1912:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Soccer vs Grand Valley StateRoosevelt University Women's Soccer vs Grand Valley State Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4lT3l1z
- Oct 2412:00 PMRoosevelt University Women's Soccer vs Saginaw Valley StateRoosevelt University Women's Soccer vs Saginaw Valley State Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/3U4WkhW
- Oct 242:30 PMRoosevelt University Men's Soccer vs Saginaw Valley StateRoosevelt University Men's Soccer vs Saginaw Valley State Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/3H1MavI
- Oct 24–24Roosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Saginaw Valley StateRoosevelt University Women's Volleyball vs Saginaw Valley State Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4lSqz7V
- Oct 24–24Roosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey at HopeRoosevelt University Men's Ice Hockey at Hope
- Oct 187:30 PMJesus Christ Superstar
- Oct 192:00 PMJesus Christ Superstar
- Oct 247:30 PMJesus Christ Superstar
- Oct 252:30 PMCCPA OperaFest
- Oct 257:30 PMContemporary Ensemble
- Oct 257:30 PMJesus Christ Superstar
- Oct 262:00 PMJesus Christ Superstar
- Oct 262:30 PMCCPA OperaFest
- Oct 287:00 PMCCPA Jazz Combo Concert
- Oct 297:30 PMStudent Composition Recital
News
From Laker Connect
- College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Alumna Sarah Hamilla Appointed Principal of Glenwood Elementary School"Sarah Hamilla and several students gathered in front of a hallway bulletin board with the words “You Belong Here” on it. It’s a mantra repeated frequently in Kentwood Public Schools, and one that Hamilla feels the reality of since moving from Chicago to West Michigan in early summer and starting as the new Glenwood Elementary principal." Hamilla received her master's in Teacher Leadership from Roosevelt University.
- Heller College of Business Alumnus and Muralist Chris Devins Featured in Career Profile by the Hyde Park Herald"Devins said the project addresses what he calls “community greening,” referencing the broken windows theory that suggests maintaining and improving physical spaces can shape positive neighborhood behaviors." Devins received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Roosevelt.
- Chicago College of Performing Arts Alumna Mio Nakamura to Perform World Premiere of Piano Concerto with the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest"Friedman praised Nakamura, saying, "She has been a treasure to us over the past few seasons. Our resident composer wrote a piano concerto especially for her, so we felt it was only right to have the world premiere performed by the soloist for whom the concerto was written." Nakamura earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance with honors, as well as a performance diploma, from Roosevelt University.
- Two Degrees, One Purpose: Inside Daisy Galan’s IO Psychology/MBA JourneyDaisy was able to earn dual master's degrees and pursue her passion for the psychology of business through Roosevelt's incredible support staff.
- Mewes' Brace Caps Off Roosevelt's Perfect WeekIt will be a celebratory seven-hour, 475-mile journey home for Roosevelt after a 2-1 win over St. Cloud State on Friday night in Minnesota.
- Slow Starts Doom Lakers Against William JewellA pair of slow starts in the first two sets came back to haunt Roosevelt on Friday on the first day of the Midwest Crossover in Hammond, Ind.
- Explosive First Half Rockets Roosevelt To GLIAC WinRoosevelt scored three times in the first half to easily take down Purdue Northwest 3-1 in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match at Morris Field on Wednesday evening.
- Lakers Split Matches At JudsonRoosevelt had mixed results Saturday when the two tennis programs headed to Judson to face a former conference rival in Elgin.
- 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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