Roosevelt by the Numbers

Largest Undergraduate Majors/Programs

Psychology

Elementary Education

Accounting

Biology

Undecided

Bachelor of Professional Studies

 

Largest Graduate Majors/Programs

Business Administration (MBA)

Clinical Professional Psychology

Elementary Education

Training & Development

Integrated Marketing Communication

 

Statistics as of October 2008

 

December 2008

Around Campus

December Commencement Ceremonies
If your student is graduating in December, congratulations!  Two of Roosevelt University’s most distinguished alumni, Congresswoman Melissa Bean and Chicago historian Timuel Black, will receive honorary doctor of humane letters degrees during the University’s Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19 in the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.  More information >>

Meningitis Vaccination

Over break, you might want to consider a meningococcal vaccination for your student.  The vaccine can prevent serious infections, including meningitis and blood stream infections.  If you'd like to learn more about the vaccine, visit www.cityofchicago.org/health and click the "Meningitis" icon.  The Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health encourages college students living in residence halls to receive the vaccine.

Fall Semester Grades

Students can begin viewing fall grade reports starting Dec. 24 on RU Access.  Students are able to print a grade report.  Paper copies of grades are not mailed to students at home.

New E-Billing Starts in January

Starting in January 2009, the Office of Student Accounts will transition to electronic billing and discontinue mailing paper bills.  Students will receive an e-mail each month on their university myMail account when their statement is ready to be viewed on RU Access.  More information >>

New Financial Aid Resources

The Office of Financial Aid has a new fact sheet with helpful information for undergraduate students and parents.  Click here to view the fact sheet.  The Office of Career Services and Office of Financial Aid also have a new online resource called "Cash Course."  This interactive web resource is focused on financial literacy and helping students understand financial choices, responsibilities and opportunities.  Topics such as working, loans and budgeting are included.   Click here to check out Cash Course.

 

Roosevelt Snapshots

Thanksgiving Dinner in Schaumburg

The Schaumburg Campus' Center for Campus Life hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner for students last month in the Student Center. A Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings was served, and desserts were sold to benefit Project Enlightenment.

Finals Study Break

Several university offices recently hosted an evening finals week study break for students at the Chicago Campus.  Activities included games, puzzles and a raffle along with snacks.

Dates to Know

Dec. 19	Commencement ceremonies in the Auditorium Theatre
Dec. 24	Students view fall grades on RU Access (grades are not mailed to students' home addresses)
Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1	University closed
Jan. 19	MLK, Jr. holiday - University closed
Jan. 26	Spring semester classes begin
March 16-22	Spring break
May 8-14	Final exams
May 15	Commencement ceremonies in the Auditorium Theatre

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