Eligibility
Applications are open to all eligible undergraduate students at Roosevelt University who are either currently enrolled or admitted and committed to an upcoming semester.
Eligible Students Must:
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled at Roosevelt University
- Be a STEM major – see list of eligible majors below for reference
- Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or U.S. National
- Have an academic need - see list of examples below
- Identify with at least one of the following
- A first-generation college student, whose parents or guardians have not earned a four-year college degree
- Income eligible student based on U.S. Department of Education, Federal TRIO Program Current-Year Low-Income Levels
- A student with a documented disability
Eligible Majors:
- Actuarial Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Computer Networking
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber and Information Security
- Data Analytics
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Economics
- Histotechnology
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nursing
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Radiation Therapy Technology
- Radiography
- Sociology
Examples of Academic Need:
- Low high school grades
- Low admission test scores
- Predictive indicator
- Academic proficient tests
- Low college grades
- High school equivalency
- Failing grades
- Out of the academic pipeline for 5 or more years
- Limited English proficiency
- Lack of educational and/or career goals
- Lack of academic preparedness for college level course work
- Need for academic support to raise grade(s) in required course(s)/academic major
Services
- One-on-one Advising
- Peer Mentors and Tutoring
- Cultural Enrichment Activities
- Financial Aid Assistance
- Academic, Personal, Career Development, and Financial Literacy Workshops
- Mental wellness (workshops, support, awareness, education, and referrals)
- Referrals to departments and resources
- Advocate for students within the Roosevelt community
Application
Select this link to apply to SSS
Contact Information
For questions, please email: sss-stem@roosevelt.edu or call 312-341-2475.
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