The International Student Experience

Welcome to ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY and welcome to

CHICAGO

Chicago: A great American city • 2.7 million residents in city, 9.5 million

in metro area

• 26 miles of lakefront

• 15 miles of beaches

• More than 200 theatres

• Nearly 200 art galleries

• Dozens of museums and cultural institutions

• 19 miles of lakefront bicycle paths

• 552 parks

• More than 7,300 restaurants

• Home to 31 Fortune 500 companies (metropolitan area)

• Home of United States President Barack Obama

Roosevelt University students come from all over the world to live and study in America’s most exciting, most accessible big city: Chicago. The third-largest city in the United States, Chicago’s more than 100 diverse neighborhoods offer an abundance of cultural activities, architectural wonders, beautiful parks and authentic, delicious food from around the globe.

Roosevelt is located in the heart of downtown Chicago on famed Michigan Avenue, just steps from the shores of Lake Michigan and the city’s museum campus, theater district and commercial center. Simply put, we’re in the center of the action.

The city is our campus.

“Nothing on earth is better than

going to school in downtown

Chicago. Roosevelt gives me a

lot of skills and opportunities

that I could not find anywhere

else in the world, and getting to

know some good people here is

a lifetime bonus.”

–LINDA PUNTUFAK, ’15master of science in integrated marketing communications, from Bangkok, Thailand

source: cityofchicago.org

The Office of International

Programs offers continuous

guidance, from admission to

graduation.

We will help you with:

• Immigration and travel

documents

• Academic and cultural

advising

• Adjusting to life at Roosevelt

• Social opportunities

• Internships and work

authorization

roosevelt.edu/international

In 1945, it was legal to impose racial and religious restrictions on college admissions, but our founders knew it wasn’t right. Determined to discard discriminatory practices, these visionary academics left their jobs at another university to start what we now call Roosevelt University. The first class of 1,200 students included people of many races, religions and nationalities, an unusual sight at the time. Our early professors included brilliant scholars who were refused employment elsewhere because of their race or gender. In those early years, the Washington Post dubbed Roosevelt “Chicago’s Equality Lab.”

We’ve lived that mission for the past seven decades. In fact, today’s Roosevelt students come from a wider range of backgrounds than ever; we were named one of the four most ethnically diverse Midwest universities for the 2013-2014 school year by U.S. News and World Report.

International students are a vital part of our community and enrich our conversations inside and outside of the classroom. Roosevelt faculty members are globally minded, aware of both the value of international perspectives and the reality of the 21st century workplace. Our small class sizes ensure that you won’t get lost in the crowd.

The University was founded in 1945 and originally named for Thomas Jefferson. However, after Franklin Delano Roosevelt died later that year, it was quickly renamed in his honor. The founders felt FDR and his emphasis on the common good best embodied the principles of the new school.

President Roosevelt’s wife Eleanor Roosevelt became a champion of the school, chairing an advisory board and visiting often. In 1945 at the dedication of the then-named Roosevelt College, she said the college would “provide educational opportunities for persons of both sexes and of various races on equal terms” and was “dedicated to the enlightenment of the human spirit.” In 1959, Roosevelt was rededicated to honor Eleanor in addition to her late husband.

Today, Franklin and Eleanor’s legacy is apparent throughout Roosevelt in our focus on social good and the betterment of all.

*According to U.S. News and World Report, 2014

“I chose Roosevelt University

because of the cultural diversity

here, and also because

Roosevelt has smaller class

sizes, so you can learn more

from the professor.”

–SIXIA (NEO) SUN, ‘12master of science in computer science, from Xingcheng, China

A GLOBAL COMMUNITY,A SINGULAR MISSION

ROOSEVELT AT A GLANCE

6,100+ students

116degree programs

400+ international students from 70 countries

700+ faculty

11:1 student-to-faculty ratio

20 average class size

60+ student organizations, including the International Student Association (ISA)

“I was originally intrigued by

Roosevelt University due to its

name and history. Upon further

research, I realized that Roosevelt

University isn’t just about history,

but about the future as well. I fell

in love with it immediately.”

–TZEN TING (NICOLE) LIM, ’15master of business administration, from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Proud to be called Roosevelt

“Having all my classes in

downtown Chicago allows me

to reside in one of the most

vibrant and diverse

neighborhoods in the city.”

–DANIEL ENGESETpursuing a master of arts in industrial and organizational psychology, from Lier, Norway

Your second home, in the heart of ChicagoAt Roosevelt University, you’ll learn, live and play in some remarkable spaces. Our campus is located in downtown Chicago’s South Loop education corridor, a cluster of several colleges and universities. Roosevelt stands apart, however, with a unique blend of historic architecture and a new vertical campus.

Our Wabash Building, a stunning 32-story glass structure built in 2012, is now a recognizable part of Chicago’s famous skyline. Inside, you’ll find classrooms, student services and student life offices, a recreation center and a dining hall, all under one (very tall) roof. Best of all, the top 17 floors are reserved for student housing, with beautiful views of the city and Lake Michigan. One of those floors is home to the Global Village Learning Community, where international and domestic students live together in a setting designed to foster both friendship and global awareness.

Adjacent to the Wabash Building is the historic Auditorium Building, one of Chicago’s greatest architectural treasures. The building, constructed in 1889, includes the spectacular Auditorium Theatre, Chicago’s most beautiful performance space.

The campus also features the historic Gage Building, which houses academic programs and Chicago’s premier gallery showcasing photo-documentary work, as well as the new Lillian and Larry Goodman Center, the only university athletic and recreation facility downtown.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Accounting Actuarial Science African-American Studies Allied Health BiochemistryBiologyBusinessChemistryComputer Science Criminal JusticeData Analytics Economics EducationEnglishFinanceHistory Hospitality and Tourism

ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInformation Technology Integrated Marketing

CommunicationsInternational Studies JournalismManagement Marketing Mathematics Media StudiesParalegal StudiesPhilosophy Political Science Pre-Health Professional

Programs (pre-medicine, pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, etc.)

Psychology Social EntrepreneurshipSocial Justice Studies Sociology Sustainability Studies

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS (doctorate level offered where noted)

Accounting Actuarial Sciences BiologyBiomedical Sciences Biotechnology and Chemical

Science Business Administration Clinical Professional

Psychology Clinical Psychology (MA and

PsyD) Clinical Psychology

(Counseling Practice) Computer ScienceCounselingCreative Writing Economics EducationHistory Hospitality and Tourism

ManagementHuman Resource

ManagementIndustrial/Organizational

Psychology (MA and PhD)Integrated Marketing

CommunicationsJournalismMathematics Organization DevelopmentPharmacyPublic Administration Real Estate Sociology Training and Development

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMThe English Language Program (ELP) offers English as a Second Language classes to students who need to improve their English before beginning full-time degree study at Roosevelt University. The program offers beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction in conversation, grammar, reading and writing. All students who will be studying in ELP at the beginning of their Roosevelt program must complete placement testing to determine which courses to take.

Students accepted into our degree programs enroll for either a full-time schedule of four ELP classes or a combination of ELP and other University classes depending on their English test score. Classes are small, ensuring that students receive individual attention from ELP teachers who are trained specialists with extensive experience. Degree-seeking students must complete all required ELP classes. Learn more at roosevelt.edu/elp.

Information for ApplicantsAPPLY ONLINEroosevelt.edu/apply

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYStudent must submit language proficiency test scores in order to enter degree study.

• TOEFL iBT: 80 overall, no section score under 17*

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, no band score under 6.0*

Students who present lower scores may be admitted to the Roosevelt University English Language Program, which is designed to increase applicants’ language skills and to prepare them to succeed in degree study. Students who complete a prescribed sequence of ELP course work are not required to take an exit exam before moving into degree study.

* Some majors may require a higher score.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALSIf you have completed a high school or university degree outside of the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Roosevelt accepts evaluations from ECE, WES, Educational Perspectives and IERF.

ADMISSIONS EXAMINATIONSSAT scores are not required for admission.

GRE scores are required of applicants to I/O Psychology, Biomedical Sciences and all doctoral programs.

GMAT scores are required for applicants to master’s degree programs in the Heller College of Business; the test is waived for students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTSRoosevelt University supports students in obtaining an F-1 student visa. A Form I-20 will be issued to successful applicants who demonstrate that they have adequate funding for one year of tuition, fees and living expenses.

SCHOLARSHIPSMany Roosevelt University international students receive merit-based scholarships. Undergraduate students will be considered for a scholarship award of $2,000 to $16,000 for each year of study at Roosevelt University, based upon the strength of your academic record. Graduate scholarships and assistantships are also available.

See roosevelt.edu/catalog for a full list of majors, minors and credential programs, including programs in Roosevelt’s Chicago College of Performing Arts.

Roosevelt degree programs for every passionRoosevelt University offers more than 100 degree programs.

Office of International Programs430 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 USA

APPLY TODAY OR LEARN MORE Phone: +1-312-341-3531Fax: +1-312-341-6377Email: international@roosevelt.eduroosevelt.edu/international

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