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Illinois Tech is committed to the academic and personal success of all of its students. Students are expected to attend a 2-day Orientation because it leaves them better prepared to achieve academic success and assists in their transition to the university environment. At Orientation, you will learn about the academic and social opportunities and resources at Illinois Tech, meet influential staff members on campus, receive academic advice from Illinois Tech faculty members in your chosen major path, and be shown how to register for classes for the first semester at Illinois Tech. This is also a great time to begin creating friendships with other incoming and current Illinois Tech students as there are many opportunities for socializing during Orientation including a trip to the BOG, our on-campus activity center where you can enjoy a game of bowling, table tennis, video games, and more!


Dates for Summer 2013 Orientation
- Session I: June 24 - June 25
- Session II: July 1 - July 2
- Session IIIA: July 12 - July 13
- Session V: July 23 – July 24
- Session VI: August 12 - August 13 (please note that housing is not provided unless a student has a housing contract)

Registration
Click here for a checklist of things you can do to get you started as an IIT student and to register for Orientation!


Overnight Stay
Students attending Orientation stay in the on campus residence hall State Street Village. State Street Village is comprised of two interconnected residence halls. Each serves as a social center and study hall. All freshmen not residing with their families are required to live in IIT campus housing. Staying overnight on campus is a great opportunity to gain a perspective of what on-campus living is like and what you may want to bring in the Fall!  Do not forget to pack sheets or a sleeping bag and toiletries!

Please note that if you are planning on attending Session VI: August 12-13 orientation, Residence and Greek Life will only provide housing to students who have a housing contract.


Travel Accommodations
If you live far away and are planning to fly in the day before you can purchase an extra night in the orientation residence rooms for $50.  You can do this when you register for orientation.  When you arrive for your stay you will check in at McCormick Student Village.


Sample Schedule for Sessions I, II, IIIA, and V
Summer 2013 Orientation Schedule


Sample Schedule for Session VI
Undergraduate August Orientation 2013


Still have questions? Here are some campus resources that may be helpful and some frequently asked questions.

Congratulations on your admission to a graduate program at Illinois Institute of Technology! We look forward to welcoming you to campus for Fall 2013 Orientation.

Please take a moment to register here for the mandatory Graduate Orientation events listed below.

Please review the full Orientation schedule and details on planning your arrival below.

Fall 2013 Orientation | August 8-14, 2013
Graduate Student Orientation Schedule

August 8-9, 2013
IIT Stuart School of Business Priority Registration Days
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hermann Hall Expo

Come to campus early during Priority Registration Days for the following:

- Register for and complete Professional Communication Advancement (PCA) testing
- Register for and participate in a Group Academic Advising Session (sign up is required)
- Complete the Online Advising Orientation (if you have not done so already)

International students only:

- Go to the International Center to get the hold on your account removed.
- Register for classes (if you have not done so already)

If you have questions that were not answered by the Online Academic Advising Orientation regarding class registration, Academic Advisors will also be available during Priority Registration. For more info, contact advising@stuart.iit.edu.

August 9-13, 2013
Orientation Check-in (all new Graduate Students)

10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hermann Hall Expo

Monday, August 12, 2013
**More Information and Details will be Coming Soon!**.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013
**More Information and Details will be Coming Soon!**.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Stuart Graduate Orientation
9-10 a.m., Hermann Hall Ballroom

New Graduate Student Advising Event (optional)
10 a.m. to 12 noon, Hermann Hall

Join faculty and academic advisors from Armour College of Engineering, College of Science, Lewis College of Human
Sciences, School of Applied Technology, and Stuart School of Business as you select courses for the Fall semester. Staff from the Registrar’s Office and Graduate Admission will also be available to assist you with registration and final admission questions. Not all academic departments participate in the Advising Event; you will be notified by email if your department will not attend. All domestic and international graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend; continental breakfast will be served.

Stuart Graduate Student Orientation
1:15-4 p.m., Hermann Hall Ballroom

Stuart Group Advising Session
4-5:30 p.m., Hermann Hall Ballroom

Planning your arrival to campus!
Airport Pick-Up
**More Information and Details will be Coming Soon!**.

Luggage Storage
Complimentary luggage storage will be offered to new students August 12-23, 2013, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the MTCC. Learn more.

Temporary Housing
Beginning July 2, 2013, Residence and Greek Life will accept short term housing reservation requests for Fall 2013. Reservations can be made for up to 3 nights from August 9-23, 2013. The rate is $45/night per student. Learn more.


To learn more about Graduate Student Orientation please click here.

If you are a transfer student there is a program geared specifically to you. You are only required to attend the one day session, but are welcome to come to any of our two day sessions too! We will provide all the information available at regular orientation sessions simply condensed into a version more helpful for transfer students. It is important to attend orientation at Illinois Tech because although we recognize you may have had an introduction to college somewhere else, there are many services and expectations unique to the culture of Illinois Tech that are important to learn before your arrival.


Dates for Summer 2013 Transfer Orientation
- Session III B: July 13

Transfer students are only expected to attend the one day program on July 13.


Sample Schedule
Transfer Student Orientation 2013


Still have questions? Here are some campus resources that may be helpful and some frequently asked questions.

Illinois Tech Orientation programs encourages parents and families to attend their students Orientation. They will receive their own group upon arrival where they can compare concerns and experiences with other parents and families. Orientation at Illinois Tech also provides sessions geared specifically to families to help them through the transition of having a student attend Illinois Tech. Parents and family members must sign up in advance online. There is a $50 fee for a guest because of meals, staffing, and other accommodations. However, if your family cannot attend, this is not a problem. You will still be able to get all the information you need before your arrival at Illinois Tech!


Dates for Summer 2013 Orientation
- Session I: June 24 - June 25
- Session II: July 1 - July 2
- Session III A: July 12 - July 13
- Session III B: July 13 (for transfer students only)
- Session V: July 23 – July 24
- Session VI: August 12 - August 13 (please note that housing is not provided for your student unless they have a signed housing contract)

Registration
To register for Family Orientation at Illinois Tech click here!


Overnight Stay
Families are more than welcome to stay on campus in one of our guest suites if they decide to attend Orientation with their student. To learn more about our guest suites and to reserve one please visit the Guest Suites website.

If families wish to stay off campus there are many options for them close to Illinois Tech and their student.  For a complete list of overnight accommodations close to Illinois Tech that have a special "IIT Visitors Rate" please click here.


Sample Schedule for Sessions I, II, IIIA, and V
Family 2013 Orientation Schedule


Sample Schedule for Session VI
Family of Undergraduate Students August Orientation Schedule


Still have questions? Here are some campus resources that may be helpful and some frequently asked questions.