Admitted Undergraduate Student Checklist
Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Your Enrollment at Roosevelt
Congratulations on your admission to Roosevelt University!
Accept Admission & Pay Deposit
Your first step is to 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.
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. Email is an official communication mechanism of the university and is used frequently by faculty and staff to share important information.
Financial Aid Application
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) . Roosevelt's school code is 001749. Apply as soon as possible for maximum aid. Read more about financial aid
Housing Application (Chicago Campus only)
Planning to live on campus? Complete the housing application/contract on RU Access and submit the $500 housing prepayment to reserve your spot: instructions on how to submit contract and prepayment.
- The spring semester priority deadline is December 1 to guarantee housing for students starting in the spring.
- The fall semester priority deadline is May 1 to guarantee housing for students starting in the fall.
Read more about living on campus and the Housing Requirement Policy
Visit Roosevelt
If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to visit campus. Arrange a campus visit and check out a schedule of events
English & Math Placement
If you are required to take the Roosevelt University Assessment (RUA), you must complete before registering for classes. Read more about placement and the RUA.
Advising & Registration
Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, who will help you select your classes.
- Advising and registration for spring semester classes begins November 1.
- Advising and registration for fall semester classes begins March 1.
To make an appointment, call Academic Advising at 312-341-4340 for the Chicago Campus or 847-619-7930 for the Schaumburg Campus. Read more about advising and class registration
Attend New Student Orientation
Chicago Students
You will attend New Student Orientation (NSO) after you register for classes. All students are required to participate in this program. For more information and to sign up for Chicago NSO, visit the Center for Student Involvement website.
Schaumburg Sudents
For information about Schaumburg NSO, please contact the Center for Campus Life at 847-619-7940 or visit the
Center for Campus Life. website.
Health Insurance & Immunization
New students are required to submit an immunization record. Students living on campus are required to have health insurance. Read more about 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. Submit all documents to the Office of Admission. Please call 877-277-5978 or email applyru@roosevelt.edu if you have any questions.
