Roosevelt University

Brief Overview

The University’s student-centered faculty and staff inspire academically qualified students from diverse backgrounds and all ages to benefit from rigorous higher education and professional development opportunities in the dynamic Chicago metropolitan environment.

Institution website: http://www.roosevelt.edu/

Office of International Programmes website: http://legacy.roosevelt.edu/isa/default.htm

Academic issues

Wide range of courses available. Please see homepage for complete list of majors. Music or theatre students must submit an audition. http://legacy.roosevelt.edu/academics/default.htm

How many credits or classes can I take?	12 credit hours
How do I register my classes?	Admitted students must contact the Office of International programs to register for classes
Where can I find class information?	http://legacy.roosevelt.edu/catalog/
When are transcripts sent out?	Sent automatically at end of semester

Housing

University accommodation available but not mandatory.
Please see http://legacy.roosevelt.edu/reslife/default.htm for more information

Immigration information

Students going to Roosevelt University have J1 visa status.

Please visit the US Department of State website for more information about the US Visa services, application process and fees. Read carefully the information about application fees and SEVIS fees, these are your responsibility.

All exchange visitor applicants must have a SEVIS generated DS 2019 issued by a Department of State designated sponsor, which they submit when they are applying for their exchange visitor visa. This will be sent to you by Roosevelt if you meet all the application requirements.

Semester dates

Autumn - mid-August to late December

Application information

Once you have been nominated by London Metropolitan University you will be given the application packet to complete.

Language Requirement: require TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent

London Met Application Deadline: 1 March

Roosevelt Application Deadline: 1 June

Health Insurance

Mandatory insurance requirement. May be purchased through Roosevelt University.

Cost approx $900

Arrival and orientation

Mandatory international orientation to cover immigration, university and cultural adjustment issues. One week before beginning of semester.

Financial Information

You will be required to submit a financial statement verifying that you have funds available for one academic semester to cover the following estimated costs: