News for Continuing Students

Welcome Back to Roosevelt University!

I am delighted that you are continuing your education at Roosevelt University. Please know that the university's faculty and staff are here to help you succeed.

This newsletter highlights important information about the start of fall classes. You have my best wishes for a year that brings you much happiness and success.

Sincerely,

Mary E. Hendry

Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services

News for Continuing Students - Fall 2009

Welcome Back Events for Students
Chicago Students: Pick Up Your CTA U-Pass
Facility Improvements
Study Abroad Enriches Education
Chicago Residence Hall Move-In
Learn the Secret to Academic Success
Gain Experience for Your Future
News from the Counseling Center
Not Sure About Your Major?
Important Dates

Welcome Back Events for Students

Chicago Campus

Get ready for Welcome Week: activities and events designed to welcome continuing students back to the Chicago Campus from Aug. 28-Sept. 7. You can enjoy a party at the beach, take a "first day of school" photo, build a stuffed bear, go on an architecture cruise along the river, catch a movie, and more. SPEED Chicago welcomes you back to campus! Click here for Welcome Week the schedule.

Schaumburg Campus

Get ready for “Tune into RU” as the Schaumburg campus welcomes continuing students back to campus from Aug. 29-Sept. 4. Events include a Stimulating Saturday coffee break, the grand re-opening of the newly renovated fitness center, “Tunes @ Noon” featuring Roosevelt artists, and a Name that Tune game show. Welcome back to another exciting semester from SPEED Schaumburg!

Click here for more information.

Chicago Students:

Pick Up Your CTA U-Pass

The Chicago Transit Authority U-Pass is your ticket to unlimited riding aboard CTA buses and trains. Use your U-Pass on CTA bus/rail system anytime, anywhere, for any reason. It's your connection to shopping, sports events, social activities, and all the things Chicago has to offer. Roosevelt students may use their pass beginning Aug. 26. The cost for the U-Pass is $97 per semester and will be automatically billed to your student account. Participation in the program is mandatory for full-time (12 credit hours for undergraduates, nine credit hours for graduate students and six credit hours for doctoral students), degree-seeking Chicago Campus students. Part-time students are not eligible for the U-Pass and may not receive or purchase a U-Pass. Pick up your pass in the Auditorium Building on one of these days. Look for signs with the location. Be sure to have your RU ID and a current copy of your class schedule:

Monday, Aug. 24 from 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 3-6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28 from 12-4 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 31 from 2-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 3-6 p.m.

If you do not pick up your pass between Aug. 24 and Sept. 2, you may have to wait up to 10 business days to receive your pass. For more information, call 312-341-2443. Click here for more information. Schaumburg students may also be eligible for the U-Pass program. Please contact Jessica Berek at jberek@roosevelt.edu if you are interested in learning more.

Facility Improvements

Over the summer and early fall, several projects are underway to improve facilities for students on campus:

Auditorium Building

- Creating the new Wabash Lounge the end of the second floor overlooking Wabash Ave. with four public computers, lounge furniture and a microwave (see photo on the left).

- Creating a new adjunct faculty office suite in Room 560 so all adjunct faculty offices (except CCPA) will be in one location.

- Restoring the north stairwell.

Gage Building

- Lighting in the Commons lounge areas is being improved.

Schaumburg Campus

- Expanding the fitness center to include a dance studio space as well as additional fitness equipment.

Study Abroad

Study abroad is a once in a lifetime chance to travel, study and live in a foreign country. It can deepen your knowledge and understanding of international, political, and economic issues. It can also enhance your employment prospects. Even though studying abroad can do wonders for your foreign language skills, you don’t have to be fluent in a foreign language to study abroad. While pursuing a degree at Roosevelt, you will have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, summer or academic year. You can earn Roosevelt credit for your pre-approved study abroad program, and your study abroad experience will be noted on your transcript. Study abroad can be highly affordable, and there are many wonderful scholarship opportunities available. Students eligible for financial aid can apply some or all of their aid awards towards study abroad programs. Seize the opportunity! Click here for more information.

Chicago Residence Hall

Move-In

If you are living on campus, welcome home! Residence hall move-in is Thursday, August 27. CCPA theatre students are scheduled for an early move-in date.

Learn the Secret to Academic Success at the Academic Success Center

Need to sharpen up some skills?
Have questions about an assignment?
Are you having a difficult time starting a project or writing assignment?
Want to learn the real secret to a successful college experience?

Come visit the helpful, friendly staff at the Academic Success Center. Set up a tutoring appointment either online at www.roosevelt.edu/tutoring or give us a call in Chicago at 312-341-3818 or in Schaumburg at 847-619-8846. We are located in AUD Room 442 in Chicago and Room 112 in Schaumburg. We offer tutoring in a wide variety of areas. Or if you are just looking for a place to get some work done, meet with a study group, or have a question about a class, the Academic Success Center is the place to be.

Gain Experience for Your Future

Getting experience while getting an education can be a tricky thing. Career Services offers a variety of resources for internships and full-time and part-time jobs. Make use of the resources for exploring careers, getting experience and finding a job on the Office of Career Services webpage or come to one of our campus offices for personal assistance.

News from the Counseling Center

The Counseling Center offers scheduled initial appointments for students interested in beginning counseling. Please call to set up your appointment with us at 312-341-3548. If you have a question about a friend, are not sure if counseling is for you, or otherwise are interested in a brief conversation with a counselor, please stop by during our consultation hours: Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in AUD Room 462 in Chicago and Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 114 in Schaumburg.

Not Sure About Your Major?

If you are an undeclared student or not sure if your major is the right one for you, come to the Office of Career Services. We have a variety of resources and tools to help you make (or make sure of) this important decision. Go to www.roosevelt.edu/ocs/students.htm to get started.

Important Dates

The Registration Guide lists important dates for the fall semester. You can find out the last day to drop a class without record, the last day to change registration, deadlines for tuition refunds and more. Click here for the Registration Guide.