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Continuing Student Checklist
Register for fall classes with your advisor or call 312-341-4340 in Chicago or 847-619-7930 in Schaumburg for more information Make payment arrangements for your tuition and fees by Aug. 15 using RU Access or call Student Accounts at 847-619-8566 in Schaumburg or 312-341-3571 in Chicago Obtain your validation sticker for your student ID at the Office of the Registrar in Auditorium 124 in Chicago or Room 120 in Schaumburg Pick up your CTA U-Pass if you are a full-time Chicago student Purchase your books at the University Bookstore in Schaumburg or Chicago Sign up to receive text messages in the event of a University emergency Check your classroom assignments a few days before classes start Regular classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 3 and online classes begin Monday, Sept. 15 Have a question or need assistance? Click here for help |
Welcome Back to Roosevelt University!
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 2008
Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. Auditorium Theatre, Chicago Campus New Student and University Convocation is the traditional and official beginning of the academic year and will feature a special welcome to new students by President Middleton, remarks from James Mitchell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, greetings from academic and student leaders, introduction of our new faculty and staff, and the official matriculation of all new students into the University. Continuing students are encouraged to attend and welcome new students. A lunch will follow the ceremony for all students who attend the ceremony.
Chicago Campus Get ready for Welcome Weeks: two weeks filled with activities and events at the Chicago Campus from Aug. 30 through Sept. 8. Click here for the schedule.
Schaumburg Campus Welcome back to the Schaumburg Campus! The Center for Campus Life and SPEED Schaumburg have planned great events for your return to Roosevelt. Click here for more information.
The Counseling Center, Office of Career Services and Office of Student Services have moved to new locations in the Auditorium Building:
The College of Education has also moved over the summer to the eighth floor of the Gage Building.
Pick Up Your CTA U-Pass The Chicago Transit Authority U-Pass is your ticket to unlimited riding aboard CTA buses and trains. Roosevelt students may use their pass beginning Aug. 29. The cost for the U-Pass is $85 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 Auditorium 124 on one of these days (be sure to have your RU ID and a copy of your class schedule):
If you do not pick up your pass between Aug. 27 and Sept. 4, you may have to wait up to 10 business days to receive your pass. For more information, call 312-341-2443.
It’s not too late to study abroad. During this summer, seven RU students studied in Cyprus, England, Italy, South Africa, Spain, and Tanzania. You can do it too! October 1 is the deadline to apply for the spring semester study abroad programs. For more information about study abroad opportunities and upcoming study abroad fairs, please contact Rubee Li Fuller, Director of International Programs at 312-341-2128 or rfuller@roosevelt.edu. For more information, click here.
Many Optional Practical Training (OPT) regulatory changes occurred in early April. For more information, please go to the OPT website or click here for important information. These changes will be reviewed at both of the CPT & OPT Employment Workshops offered this fall:
For more information, contact Maria Mangold, International Student Advisor, via email at mmangold@roosevelt.edu for more information.
Move-In If you are living on campus, welcome to your new home! Residence hall move-in is Saturday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CCPA students only are scheduled for early move-in on Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for UC move-in information Click here for ROW move-in information
myRoosevelt is your customizable portal to online resources at Roosevelt University that allows you to access email, course schedule and grades, the latest announcements, and more. Click here to access your portal.
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 is now offering 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 or Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 125 in Schaumburg.
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.
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I am excited that you will be continuing your education at Roosevelt University. We appreciate you being a student at Roosevelt. Please know that the university's faculty and staff are here to support you and help you succeed. 
