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Get Ready to Go Beyond

Do you have big dreams? Of course you do—and we want you to. Illinois Tech empowers you with a one-of-a-kind education and experiences that give you the confidence to push beyond the limits—and the skills and resources to achieve your goals.

At Illinois Tech we are committed to advancing technology that makes the world a better place for all. That starts by uniquely preparing you—a future innovator and change maker—with the twenty-first century skills to attain career success and make a difference.

Congratulations on your admission to Illinois Tech! We can’t wait for you to take your journey to the next level!

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Here’s How Your Illinois Tech Education Adds Up:

Hands-On Experiences

Our Elevate program guarantees you access to hands-on experiences, including internships, research, study away, and more, empowering you with twenty-first century skills that will set you apart and prepare you to start a great career.

Personalized Plan

Our Elevate program helps you develop a personalized roadmap for your success—just for you. You’ll have access to people and resources that will guide you, including an academic adviser to provide academic mentorship and direction, and career services experts who can help you steer your professional pathway. We’ll help you plan everything from your university coursework to your career pathway.

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Global Resources

Illinois Tech’s professional network of employers, startups and tech hubs, alumni, research labs, and other partners both in the city and internationally connect you with opportunities to advance your career.

Unparalleled Value

As a #29 Best Value School (U.S. News & World Report 2025), Illinois Tech strives to provide a world-class education that maintains its value across all disciplines, for years to come. Our graduates receive high job-placement rates and starting salaries above the national average, and we are #1 in Illinois for the Best Salaries of Graduates (WSJ/College Pulse 2025).

Career Success

The payoff is literally that: a successful career. Elevate is like no other program at any other university. It allows you to connect the dots between a high-quality education and the experiences that you will need to get a great job. You’ll be positioned to achieve your dreams—and have the confidence to keep reaching beyond the limits.

Maggie’s Experience

An internship with IBM gave Maggie Barclay (Artificial Intelligence/M.A.S. 4th Year) the opportunity to work in the cutting-edge area of machine learning and put her on a one-way pathway to career achievement.

Read Maggie’s Story

Esteban’s Journey

An internship with Boeing allowed Esteban Lopez (Mechanical Engineering ’20/M.S. Candidate) to practice the robotics skills that he gained at Illinois Tech. He has accepted a job offer to join the company as an advanced technologist after graduation.

See Esteban’s Story

Our Promise: Elevate Your Future

Learn more about Illinois Tech’s Elevate Your Future program, including guaranteed experiences, your personalized plan, and our promise for your career.

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