External Studies Program

New: Important Dates for Each Semester

Students who wish to take credit bearing courses that offer more flexibility in terms of deadlines and starting dates should consider the External Study option.  In External Studies classes, students work independently under the direction of a Roosevelt faculty member.  The external studies semester is up to six months long, although students can complete their work anytime before that deadline.  The courses are equivalent to on-campus courses in terms of credit offered and academic content.  Students can receive financial aid for External Studies courses.  Students can register throughout the year with the permission of their academic advisor.  External Studies modules are available in print of CD versions.  Current External Studies courses are listed in the Roosevelt University Class Schedule online.

• Prior to registration students should meet with their academic advisors to discuss the External Study course option.
  
• Students may register for External Studies courses up to the 7th week of the regular semester. The deadline for each semester is posted in the Important Dates section.
  
• Pass/Fail Grade mode option: students may select a Pass/Fail grade mode option up to 21 days after the first CD/module for the External Study course was issued.
  
• Students may transfer from one External Study course to another external course up to 7th weeks from the time of the original registration.
  
• Students may transfer from an external study course to an on-campus course during the first week of the on-campus class with the permission of the instructor of the on-campus class. The permission must be in writing.
  
• Any change to the registration must be approved by the student’s academic advisor.

The Withdrawal and Refund Schedule is based on the date that the External Study material was issued to the student:

• Before first CD/module was issued 100% refund/credit
• 01-30   days from date of issue 90% refund
• 31-45   days from date of issue 60% refund
• 46-60   days from date of issue 30% refund
• 60+      days from date of issue 0% refund

The last day for a “W” grade: up to 100 days after the first CD/module was issued. Beginning 101st day, the student may not drop the course and an “F” grade will be issued if applicable, unless an extension is granted.

Completion of Academic Work: students have 24 weeks to complete their academic work. Assignments should be returned to External Study Program Office:  18 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL, 60605, Rm. 211.

Grading of the CD/module my take up to 2 weeks.

If you have any academic questions - please contact your instructor.

With any other question related to external studies call the External Studies Office at (312) 281-3165 or (847) 619-8755.

 

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