Parents and Families

Admission to college can be a very confusing and daunting process, not only for the student but for parents as well. Here are some links that will provide you with information relating to admission to IIT and resources that will be available to your son or daughter once he or she is enrolled.

IIT Parents' Network A website designed for parents of IIT students.

Youth Summer Programs and Educational Opportunities A sign-up form for parents/guardians who want to be notified about summer programs and other educational opportunities happening at IIT.


Admission, Financial Aid and Academic Programs

Academic Calendar Future academic dates, covering matters such as registration, beginning of classes, exam periods, and so on.

Academic Resource Center ARC offers help to students with homework and preparing for upcoming exams. Peer tutors are available for both one-on-one and group study sessions.

Admission Staff A list of staff in the Admission Office detailing role and responsibilities. Includes their e-mail addresses should you need to get in touch.

Career Management Center The CMC offers students support in career management, job searches, mock interviews, and more. It also acts as a liason between students, alumni, and employers.

Center for Disability Resources The Center for Disability Resources (CDR) provides reasonable accommodations and support services to qualified students, faculty, staff, and guests with disabilities on an individualized case-by-case basis and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Diversity Statement Illinois Institute of Technology's Diversity Statement.

Financial Aid The Office of Financial Aid's website, making one of the most confusing aspects of college admission comprehensible.

International Students What you need to know about applying to IIT as an international student.

Study Abroad Information on what kinds of study abroad programs are available and how to go about applying.

University Calendar A calendar of events going on at IIT.

Visit Us Schedule a visit to meet with one of our admission counselors, take a tour of the campus or attend an open house.

Quick Facts An overview of IIT's mission statement, colleges, campus, faculty resources and more.


Student Life

Campus Life The Office of Campus Life oversees student clubs and organizations, Orientation, First Year Experience programming, and Parent Programs.

Dining Everything you need to know about eating on campus.

Office of Student Affairs An overview of student affairs from the Office of the Dean of Students and an overview of athletics, housing options, and fraternities and sororities on campus.

Public Safety Department Contains a Campus Safety Report for 2006 and comprehensive and helpful thoughts on how to keep safe around Chicago.

Residence and Greek Life Learn more about where your son or daughter will be living.

Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion Serves as the primary office of advocacy for under-represented domestic students of color, women, LGBT students and other diverse populations.

Student Health Center Detailed information on the health services available to students.

Student Organizations The Office of Student Affairs' list of student organizations and other activities.

Office of Technology Services OTS improves on accessibility, availability and reliability of IIT's technology infrastructure and services for members of the IIT community.

Tech News IIT's student-run newspaper.

WIIT 88.9 IIT's own non-commercial radio station, hosted by volunteer DJs. WIIT takes pride in the variety of music it offers.


Contact us

This is a new page that has been created to provide information regarding questions or concerns parents and families might have about the admission process. If there is something you would like to see added or changed to make this page more helpful to you, please call us at 312.567.3025 or email admission@iit.edu.

Last modified: 02/03/2012 11:26:30

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