New Student Orientation
Congratulations on your admission to a graduate program at Illinois Institute of Technology!
We offer two orientation programs to help prepare you for a successful graduate experience. Please review the descriptions below to determine which program you should attend.
Note: These events should not be attended by any Stuart School of Business student. Stuart students, please visit this page for orientation information.
Orientation Week
Who: Mandatory for all international students. Recommended for full-time U.S. students but open to all U.S. students, who may choose to attend either Orientation Week or the One Stop event (see below).
What: A comprehensive program where new students can:
- Meet faculty members and fellow graduate students in your academic department
- Learn about graduate student life on campus
- Meet members of the Graduate Student Association and learn how you can get involved
- Tour IIT's historic Main Campus
Visit the Graduate Orientation home page for details.
One Stop Orientation Event
Who: Recommended for part-time U.S. students but open to all U.S. students, who may choose to attend either the One Stop event or Orientation Week (see above).
What: A two-hour evening program where new students can:
- Speak with graduate admission representatives
- Meet with an academic advisor (you may be able to register for classes after doing so)
- Discuss funding options with financial aid advisors
- Purchase textbooks and parking permits
- Obtain your Hawkcard (your all-purpose university ID)
- Tour IIT's historic Main Campus
