Admitted Graduate Student Checklist

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Your Enrollment at Roosevelt

Congratulations on your admission to Roosevelt University! You may check your financial aid without submitting the admission deposit, but you must submit the admission deposit before completing any of the other steps on the Admitted Students Checklist.

RU Access & Roosevelt Student Email

In order to pay your admission deposit online, check your financial aid package, and submit your housing contract, you will need to login to RU Access with your 9-digit Roosevelt ID number that is listed on your admission letter. If you need your ID number, please contact the Office of Admission at 877-APPLY RU or applyru@roosevelt.edu. Login to your Roosevelt Student Email account to receive pertinent information during the admission process.

Accept Admission & Pay Deposit

Accept your admission by paying the $200 admission deposit. The $200 deposit will be applied toward tuition costs for the first semester enrolled. Read more about the Admission Deposit

Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Roosevelt's school code is 001749. While loans are the primary source of funding for graduate school, you may wish to pursue graduate scholarship and/or graduate assistantship opportunities. Read more about financial aid

Housing (Chicago Campus only)

Planning to live on campus? Roosevelt on Washington (ROW) at Fornelli Hall offers unique apartments designed especially for graduate students. Complete the housing application on RU Access and submit the $500 housing prepayment to reserve your spot.  The priority deadline for spring housing is December 1 and the priority deadline for fall housing is May 1.  Read more about Housing

Campus Visit

If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to visit campus. Arrange a campus visit and check out our schedule of events

Advising & Registration

You must schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor, who will help you select your classes. Registration for spring 2012 classes begins November 1.  To obtain the name and phone number of your advisor, please visit the Graduate Advisor Finder or call 877-APPLY RU.

Attend New Student Orientation

You will be invited to participate in graduate orientation scheduled close to the start of the semester. Participants will learn more about campus facilities, library resources, and student services. You will meet other new graduate students and make connections to University staff, faculty, and current students.

Health Insurance & Immunization

Information regarding immunization and health insurance Policies

Obtain a Roosevelt ID Card

Get your Roosevelt ID card so you can check out books from the library, attend student activities, use computer labs, and much more Read more about your Roosevelt ID Card

Final School Transcripts

If you have not done so already, you must submit final copies of official transcript(s) from all educational institutions that you have previously attended. This is necessary to complete your admission file. If you are currently enrolled in classes at another institution, arrange now to have an official copy of your final transcripts sent to Roosevelt, after your final grades are posted. Transcripts must be received in a sealed envelope from the institution.  Submit all documents to the Office of Admission; call 877-APPLY RU or email applyru@roosevelt.edu if you have any questions.