The Learning Commons at RU is a welcoming learning space with 2 campus locations. We offer key resources for student success:
Our team of professional staff, faculty members, and student staff members provide RU students with free, one-stop access to Peer Success Coaching, Peer Tutoring, and Disability Services. We offer testing accommodations and study spaces for individual and group use. We also host focused workshops and social events, and offer direction on RU resources for student success. On the Chicago campus, our location in the RU Library which offers convenient access to library staff and resources.
For more information, please email us at learningcommons@roosevelt.edu or call us at 312-341-3811.
Request accommodations and access ongoing support by connecting with Disability Services in the Learning Commons. Disability Services serves RU students with documented disabilities.
We promote equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities by ensuring accessibility and full participation in all aspects of campus life. The use of these services is voluntary and confidential. RU students in Chicago, in Schaumburg, and online can visit the Disability Services webpage to access information and request support.
On each campus, the Learning Commons offers testing accommodations to ensure students with disabilities have an equitable opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of course material being assessed with exams and quizzes. Disability Services staff determine accommodations based on the impact of a student’s disability and current disability documentation. Exams are administered in person by staff members.
Faculty members are responsible for arranging testing accommodations for their students using the web form for the appropriate campus. Faculty members can access the forms on Inside Roosevelt.
Visit the Learning Commons for help with starting and completing homework assignments, drafting and revising papers, organizing and practicing presentations, refining reading comprehension and analysis skills, and preparing for upcoming exams. Peer tutoring is available in:
Our well-trained and knowledgeable Peer Tutors offer expertise in their subject areas and experience with supporting the learning process to help you meet your specific goals. Students may use the Navigate App to view the schedule and book an appointment in advance. Walk-in and virtual appointments are available.
Visit the Learning Commons for coaching on a variety of matters, including building campus relationships, managing time, setting goals, balancing responsibilities, developing study skills, navigating the university, optimizing your learning environment, and accessing campus resources.
Peer Success Coaches offer ongoing, one-on-one, guidance to students in order to support persistence, motivation, and wellness. Our experienced and well-trained coaches share their expertise to foster a productive partnership. Students may use the Navigate App to view the schedule and book an appointment in advance. Walk-in and virtual appointments are available. Email us at learningcommons@roosevelt.edu to get started.
Get support anytime, anywhere with free, 24/7 virtual tutoring and other academic support tools through our partnership with Brainfuse Online Tutoring. To access Brainfuse, go to the Blackboard homepage and select Tools, and use the Brainfuse link.
Visit the Professional Mentoring Program page to learn more.