- At Roosevelt University, academic achievements are recorded on official transcripts that follow standardized grading practices. The University ensures transparency and consistency in evaluating student performance across all programs, supporting both academic progress and career readiness.
- Roosevelt University follows a credit hour system that reflects the amount of student engagement and learning required per course. Each credit hour typically represents one hour of direct faculty instruction and two hours of out-of-class student work per week over a 15-week semester.
- A full-time undergraduate student typically enrolls in 12–15 credit hours per semester. Most courses carry 3 credit hours, requiring approximately 135–150 total study hours per course (including class time, assignments, and exams).
- 1 credit hour = 3 hours of total student work per week (including in-class and out-of-class time).
3 credit hours = Approximately 135–150 study hours per semester. - Graduate programs may have different credit structures based on course intensity and learning outcomes. Each completed course contributes to degree requirements based on earned credit hours and minimum grade thresholds.
Grades & Transcripts
Understanding Credit Hours at Roosevelt University
How Credit Hours Work at Roosevelt University
- Class Instruction (Lecture & Discussion): (45 hours)
- Reading & Research: (50 hours)
- Assignments, Papers & Projects:(35 hours)
- Exam Preparation & Final Assessment: (20 hours)
Example Course Workload Distribution (3 Credit Hours Course)
~135-150 Study Hours Per Semester
Grading System
Roosevelt University uses a letter-grade system to evaluate student performance based on coursework, participation, exams, and other academic activities. Grades are recorded on transcripts and used to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA).
Below is the official grading scale for undergraduate and graduate programs.
Grading Scale at Roosevelt University
Note: Graduate programs at Roosevelt University may require a minimum grade of C (2.00 GPA) or higher to count toward degree completion. Some professional schools within the university may have different grading policies. Please refer to the official academic catalog for program-specific requirements.
