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Roosevelt University has embraced diversity, academic excellence and social justice from the very beginning. We celebrate and support individuals like you — who want to learn, teach and live in one of America’s most vibrant university communities. We’re each doing great things, and we’re doing them together.

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Henry Fogel

Champion of the Arts

Congratulations to Henry Fogel, dean of the Chicago College of Performing Arts, for being named a special honoree of the Chicago Opera Theatre's 2018 Gala. The Chicago Opera Theatre chose to recognize Fogel for his outstanding career accomplishments, commitment to artistic achievement, music education and service excellence.

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11 to 1 student/faculty ratio
116 degree programs
45% of students of color
45% students are first generation
60+ student organizations
16 athletic teams
100% considered for merit-based scholarships
53% of classes have less than 20 students

Priority Application Deadline is May 1

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Featured Upcoming Events

Paralegal Program Information Session
Wed, Apr 25, 2018
430 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, AUD204
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spring 2018 University Commencement (AM)
Fri, May 11, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Spring 2018 University Commencement (PM)
Fri, May 11, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Experience the Sounds of Summer

Summer Session - Sounds of Summer

Study the origins of summer festivals in Chicago through an on- and off-campus curriculum, team-taught by the Chicago College of Performing Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Heller College of Business.

Program focus:
  • Old Town Art Fair
  • Chicago Pride Fest
  • Chicago Blues Festival 
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Roosevelt Hosts Inaugural Executive-in-Residence Program

Jim Radous speaking to a business seminar
As part of the College of Business’ growing experiential education initiatives, Roosevelt hosted alumnus James J. Radous III, president of UniCarriers Americas, for a day-long Executive-in-Residence program on March 28. Radous shared business insights and how Roosevelt shaped his personal and professional leadership experience.
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RU Ready to Transfer?

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Our generous transfer policies and helpful admission staff will get you one step closer to our premier academics and faculty with real-world experience.

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Experience first-hand the pulse of our urban campus, located in the heart of one of the world’s greatest cities. Visit us and get a feel for what makes being a Roosevelt student so unique.

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