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Visit Us

There's no better way to find out if IIT is a good fit than through a personal visit. See where you'll live, eat, learn and have fun.

There are many ways to visit IIT. We'll work with you and your family to arrange one that's most convenient for you.


Please note that the Office of Undergraduate Admission will be closed on June 11, 12, and 13.

2012 Discover IIT Days

For an in-depth look at Main Campus, academic programs, campus life, and the admission and financial aid processes, a Discover IIT Day is a great time to visit.

  • The day begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3 pm
  • Family members are welcome
  • Refreshments are provided
  • Students, faculty, and staff will show you what IIT is all about!

Please register for the Discover IIT day so we know to expect you and your guests.

Upcoming Dates
Summer Discover IIT Day I • July 14, 2012 • Register online
Summer Discover IIT Day II • August 4, 2012 • Register online


If you have any questions or concerns about these visit opportunities, please contact Timothy Lipman '10, Event Coordinator, at tlipman@iit.edu or 312.567.6933.

Individual Visit Opportunities

To schedule a private visit during the 2011-2012 academic year, review the weekday and Saturday opportunities below, then complete an online request form. You'll receive a confirmation via email.

Note: Schedules vary for holidays, special event dates, and summer. Call 312.567.3025 for details.

Fall and Spring Weekday Visits

Students and their families may schedule an appointment to meet with one of our admission counselors, Monday through Friday between 9:30 am and 2 pm. Appointments generally last an hour and can cover a variety of topics. All students are encouraged to visit with a counselor at least once during or before the application process.

  • One Hour walking tours of historic Main Campus, guided by student ambassadors, leave from the Office of Undergraduate Admission Monday through Friday at 12:45 pm.
  • Students planning to enroll for the Fall 2012 term should schedule an appointment to meet with a faculty member within their desired academic field. Due to scheduling and space considerations, please make these requests at least two weeks prior to the appointment.

Complete a Weekday visit request form or call 312.567.3025.

Fall and Spring Saturday Visits

On select Saturday mornings throughout the academic year, the Office of Admission will be open from 10 am to 12 pm, offering campus tours with a student ambassador and a presentation with a member of the admission staff, covering IIT, the application and enrollment process, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Visit Saturdays available through Summer 2012:

  • May 5
  • May 19
  • June 16
  • June 30

Complete a Saturday visit request form or call 312.567.5189.

Nighthawk Overnight Visits

See what it's like to be an IIT student for a day...or night. Through our Nighthawk Program, high school seniors and transfer students can enjoy any of the following:

  • Shadow a current student
  • Spend one night in a residence hall
  • Participate in campus activities
  • Take a campus tour
  • Meet with an admission counselor
  • Meet with a professor
  • Attend a class

Schedule Your Nighthawk Visit

Overnight visit opportunities will be available again starting September 2012, once classes have begun.

Hosts

Your hosts are current undergraduate IIT students. They had many of your same questions and concerns as high school students. We encourage you to ask them about their own college search process and experiences.

Nighthawk Program Cost

Your residence hall accommodations and meals are free. We encourage you to bring some money for any activities or entertainment in which you might participate with your host.

Your Responsibilities

As an IIT guest, you are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the university, which are designed to build a friendly, caring, and safe atmosphere. When staying in a residence hall, all of the rules and regulations that apply to IIT students will apply to you.

Parents and Guardians

If you are planning to travel to Chicago with your son or daughter, see the links below to local accommodations, including IIT Guest Suites, restaurants, maps, directions and more.

Nighthawk Program questions?

Call 312.567.5189 or email overnightvisit@iit.edu.

Group Visits

Special visits for school groups or organizations that are interested in getting an inside look at student life at IIT and the college admission process can be scheduled through the Office of Undergraduate Admission. We offer student led group tours and special presentations with IIT staff throughout different times of the year.

  • For information about availability contact Visit Coordinator, Maggie Fraga at 312.567.5189 or 800.448.2329 (outside of Chicago), or email visit@iit.edu.
  • Register for group visits online.

Please allow one month's notice when scheduling your group's visit.

Travel Information

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about a visit, or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 312.567.3025 or 800.448.2329, or email visit@iit.edu.

Individuals or families who might require additional assistance for disabilities or dietary restrictions during their visit should contact Tim Lipman '10, Admission Counselor and Event Coordinator, at 312.567.6933.

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