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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 2012 Orientation
-   June 25 - June 26
-   July 9 - July 10
-   July 20 - July 21
-   July 31 - August 1
-  August 13 - August 14 (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 McCormick Student Village. McCormick Student Village is comprised of six 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 the August 13-14 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 make the transaction on the IIT Residence and Greek Life, Early Arrival Request website here.  When you arrive for your stay you will check in at McCormick Student Village.

Sample Schedule
Student Orientation Session I - IV


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

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

Who: Mandatory for all international students. Recommended for full-time domestic students but open to all domestic students, who may choose to attend either Orientation Week or the One Stop event (see below). When you arrive on campus, we will have a finalized schedule for you.

When: August 13-14, 2012

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

One Stop Orientation Event

Who: Recommended for part-time domestic students but open to all domestic students, who may choose to attend either the One Stop event or Orientation Week (see above).

What: A two-hour evening program where you 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

When: August 16, 2012

Where: Hermann Hall Ballroom

Visit the One Stop event home page for more information or to register.

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 2012 Transfer Orientation
July 21


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!

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 www.iit.edu/housing/guest_suites/ 

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
Family Orientation 2012

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