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2004-2006 Undergraduate Catalog | Catalogs

Semester hours

Credit for work completed is earned in semester hours. All courses listed in the catalog are three-semester-hour courses unless otherwise noted. In academic courses, a semester hour is the amount of credit given for one 50-minute lecture period a week for one semester. Longer periods are required for one semester hour of credit in laboratory courses and certain other applied courses in art, drawing, and music. In applied music, two hours of credit are given per half hour of private instruction per week.

Course load

The normal program for a full-time student is 12 to 16 semester hours of work. A student is considered part-time if enrolled in less than 12 semester hours in any given semester. For purposes of enrollment certification, a student must be enrolled in six semester hours each term to be considered half-time.

No student is permitted to take more than 18 semester hours without the written consent of the dean of the college in which the student is enrolled. The University reserves the right to limit a student’s program when it is obvious that the student has enrolled for more work than should be undertaken. A student on probation is limited to 12 semester hours of work during the fall and spring and six semester hours of work in the summer.

Classifications

Freshman, 0-29 semester hours completed; sophomore, 30-59 semester hours completed; junior, 60-89 semester hours completed; senior, 90 or more semester hours completed.

International students

Students in F-1/J-1 status must be full-time (12 semester hours) during fall and spring semesters. Summer attendance is not required.

Registration procedures

Degree-seeking students must be admitted to the University in order to register for classes. There are several options for registration including the Internet, fax, mail, or walk in. Registration involves three steps each term.

• Obtain academic advising for course selection
• Comply with registration procedures and deadlines as published in the term Class Schedule
• Pay tuition and fees or make financial arrangements

Registration is not complete until confirmed by the Office of Student Accounts. Financial penalty will be assessed if the student does not complete registration procedures by given deadlines.

Students will receive credit only for courses for which they are officially registered. Students may not register and may not attend classes after the last registration date in the Class Schedule for a given term. Registration for internship, independent study, and external study must be completed by the tenth week of the term.

Non-degree-seeking students need not apply for admission nor obtain an advisor’s signature. They must complete the student-at-large undergraduate registration form, comply with registration procedures and deadlines, and pay tuition and fees or make financial arrangements.

Audit

A student may audit selected courses. Except for instances where special pricing applies, the fee for auditing a course will be 50 percent of the regular credit-bearing rate. Auditors will not receive academic credit for the course and must indicate “audit” when registering, using appropriate forms. The student is expected to attend classes consistent with the instructor’s attendance policy. The student may participate in any or all course requirements and examinations. The grade of audit (AU) will be recorded on the academic record and may not be changed at any future date. A course selected for audit is not eligible for financial aid.

Noncredit

Roosevelt University offers noncredit courses within special programs. Students taking only noncredit courses do not need to apply for admission to the University. Students will not receive college credit or a transcript. Only courses approved for the noncredit option are available. Students must check with the individual college for course offerings and fees.

Pass/Fail

Undergraduate students may register pass/fail within two weeks of the beginning of a regular semester only with permission of the instructor, a signed advising slip, and formal notification to the registrar. The number of semester hours of such courses may not exceed one-half of the total semester-hour load for that term. The total of pass/fail grades for each student should not exceed 30 semester hours. Credit hours for which the grade of P is received will be counted toward the semester hours needed for graduation.

The following courses are excluded from the pass/fail option: English 101, 102, 219; all ELP courses; all courses in the major and the supporting courses for the Bachelor of Science degree.

A student must have a signed advising slip before being permitted to enroll in a course under the pass/fail option. Changes to or from the pass/fail option must be made by the end of the second week of classes. After the second week, no changes will be accepted by the registrar. Music and education majors may not take music courses on a pass/fail basis. The pass/fail option for students in the Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration may not be taken in major courses, core courses, or specific requirements, such as Economics 101, 102, 234, and Math 116.

Repeated courses

A student may repeat a course to improve a grade. The grade achieved on the repeated course is recorded on the academic record. While the grade from the first course remains on the academic record, only the course with the highest grade is used in computing the GPA. If the student repeats a course taken at another institution, only the credits earned at Roosevelt will be applied toward the degree and computed in the cumulative credits and GPA. Financial aid may not cover repeated courses.

Independent study/internships

A student above the sophomore level may be permitted to take advanced work by independent study with approval of the professor, department or program director. The purpose is for the student to pursue independent research, do supervised readings, or investigate areas not available through regular course offerings. No more than six semester hours of credit may count towards a student’s degree. Some programs require an internship for degree completion. Students follow the same procedure as given for registration in independent study.

Proficiency examinations/experiential learning

A degree-seeking student in good standing at the University who wishes to receive proficiency examination or experiential learning credit should consult the appropriate department chair, school director, or dean for advice as to the specific courses for which proficiency examination credit is available. After obtaining a proficiency examination form from the Office of the Registrar and receiving the consent of the chair, director or dean, and registrar, the student pays the appropriate fee and sits for the examination. The student’s grade on the examination is entered on the student’s record. The following regulations apply.

• Proficiency examinations may not be taken to raise grades or to remove failures in courses.
• A student may attempt a proficiency examination for any course only once.
• Credit for the examinations is given in semester hours.
• A fee is charged for each examination.
• Proficiency credit does not count towards residency requirements.
• In applied music subjects, credit for the examination is not recorded until the student completes a higher course in the same subject with a grade of C or better (in performance major subjects, grade of B). The grade of D on a proficiency examination taken in a music course is not considered a passing grade by the Chicago College of Performing Arts.

Change of registration

Change of registration includes withdrawal, dropping a course, adding a course, pass/fail, and audit. Any change must be completed by the deadline published in the academic calendar page of the Class Schedule. Students with financial aid must obtain a signature from their financial aid counselor. An academic advisor’s approval is required when adding or dropping a course. It is very important to read the tuition refund policy under Tuition and Fees. Ceasing to attend classes, notifying the instructor of withdrawal, or nonpayment of tuition does not constitute withdrawal and will result in academic and financial penalty.

Withdrawal from courses and University

Students who wish to withdraw from a course and receive a grade of W must complete the change of registration process with the registrar. The period during which withdrawal is permitted is generally 60 percent of a term. Ceasing to attend classes, notifying the instructor of withdrawal, or nonpayment of tuition does not constitute withdrawal and will result in academic and financial penalty. It is important to refer to the current Class Schedule for detailed instructions, last day to submit withdrawal, and the current tuition refund policy. If the withdrawal is due to serious illness, the student may submit a petition to the tuition adjustment committee for their consideration. The completed petition should be submitted to the associate vice president for enrollment services.

Cancelled classes

The University reserves the right to cancel classes. If a student is registered for a class that is cancelled, that student will be dropped automatically and should receive advising assistance in selecting an alternative course. If a suitable alternative course cannot be found, the student will receive a full tuition credit. Financial aid students should consult their counselor about implications for their aid.

Student identification card

New students must obtain a photo identification card at no charge from the Office of the Registrar. The card is valid for their period of enrollment at Roosevelt; it verifies the student’s official status with the University. The ID card is used for library privileges, entrance to University buildings and student activities, and access to official transcripts and checks. Students who change from undergraduate to graduate level must obtain a new ID card appropriate to the current level. Students must pay for replacement cards.

Health insurance

All students residing in the residence halls and international students are required to show proof of insurance at the time of registration. Roosevelt University, in association with a private insurance carrier, offers students access to a basic major medical insurance policy. Single and family plans are available. Brochures outlining the annual policy are available from Residence Life, Office of International Programs, or the Office of Student Services. International students are automatically assessed an insurance premium. Those who have equal or better insurance privately can have the premium removed by submitting acceptable evidence of the insurance by a posted date early in each academic semester.

Immunization verification

Illinois law requires those students born on or after January 1, 1958, and enrolling in six credit hours or more to have an immunization record on file with the University during their first semester of attendance. Admitted students are sent compliance information and are required to return the information within their first semester. Students who fail to comply with those requirements will not be allowed to register for subsequent semesters until the completed immunization record is on file. Exemptions are allowed only when appropriately supported and certified for medical or religious reasons. For information, contact the Office of Enrollment Services, 312-341-3540.

Change of name or address

It is the student’s responsibility to notify all appropriate University offices of an official name change or a change of address. Information and forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. Students may also change their addresses by using RU Access.