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Commencement May 16, 2008

12:00 PM

College of Arts and Sciences

Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies

3:30 PM 

Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration
College of Education
Chicago College of Performing Arts

Both ceremonies take place in the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University in Chicago

Click here for information regarding ordering cap and gown, rings, announcements, etc.

Click here for Salute to Graduates & Commencement Information Booklet.

Table: Graduation Related Deadlines

Semester
Begin
Accepting
Applications
Application Deadline Cap & Gown Order Deadline Salute to Graduates Commencement &
Diploma Date
Spring 2008 09/17/2007 02/08/2008 03/24/08

Chicago: 04/08/08

Schaumburg:

04/10/08

May 16, 2008
Summer 2008 02/11/2008 06/13/2008    

September 5, 2008

No Commencement Ceremony. Students may attend the Commencement in December, 2008.

Fall 2008 06/16/2008 09/19/2008     December 19, 2008

Application for Graduation
Students must apply for graduation by the deadlines appropriate for the anticipated graduation, approximately one semester prior to the date of graduation.  Please check the dates in the table above. Students who do not apply within a published deadline must call the Graduation Office. Students participating in the Commencement Ceremony are responsible for the cap and gown fees and are expected to attend a Salute to Graduates Reception at their home Campus to obtain all necessary materials and pick-up their cap and gown. Degrees and Tassel/Hood Colors

How to Apply for Graduation via RU Access

Most Students are required to file an application for graduation online. See exceptions below:

Who Cannot Apply Online?

  • Students applying for multiple degrees for the same graduation date - please download an application (#9)from the Internet and submit it to the Registrar's Office at either campus by mail, fax, or in person.
  • Students applying for certificates - please download an application (#8)from the Internet and submit it to the Registrar's Office at either campus by mail, fax, or in person.
  • Students in the PsyD program applying for Masters Degrees in Psychology.

Steps to Apply for Graduation Online:

  • Go to www.roosevelt.edu
  • Click on RU Access.
  • Enter your ID and PIN.
  • Click on Student Services and Financial Aid.
  • Click on Student Records.
  • Click on Graduation Application.
  • Read the directions carefully and view your degree and address information.  If all is correct,

check Accept Application button.

  • Click on Submit button.

Forms

If you have questions or concerns call Graduation Services Office at (312)341-2064.

 

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