The Division of Student Affairs updates the Student Handbook prior to the start of each fall semester.

Roosevelt University has designed unique resources to help students persist through times of personal challenges. Options for assistance include the following.

• Laker Grant - Limited financial assistance for currently enrolled students who are facing a temporary hardship.
• Loaner Laptop - Limited laptops are available for currentlyenrolled students facing difficulty accessing technology.
• Student Absence Notification - A student may request faculty notification for a documented absence of 3 days or more due to a non-academic emergency situation. 
• Petition for Late Withdrawal - A student facing an extraordinary non-academic emergency and the withdrawal deadline has passed, may petition for late withdrawal at anytime within one year of course completion.

Roosevelt University also offers resources to support student's basic personal needs.

• Health and Wellness information and access to virtual medical and mental health care is available for all currently enrolled students.
• Laker Union Pantry offers limited food and personal care items for currently enrolled students. Find information and the 24/7 ordering portal.
• Find SNAP Benefit information including quick qualification information.
• Find safety and emergency procedure information.