What can I expect at Techpalooza?
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration at Techpalooza on April 18, your official welcome to the Illinois Tech community! Admitted students will experience our school spirit at the Campus Life Carnival, enjoy dinner, and have a chance to make new friends. You’ll also connect with future roommates at the Residence Life Mixer and discover essential information about career services, financial aid, and student life. Explore academic and career opportunities at Illinois Tech and beyond and even stay overnight on campus with a current student to get a true taste of campus life. Plus, we haven’t forgotten the parents—there’s programming just for them! Techpalooza is your chance to begin your journey at Illinois Tech!
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Warm-Up (12–2 p.m.)
Arrive early and start your day like a VIP! Join us for lunch in The Commons, our dining hall, followed by a campus tour.
Pre-Show (2–5 p.m.)
Then, kick off the pre-show by discovering career services and exploring financial aid.
Headliner (5–7 p.m.)
It’s time for our headlining act! Join us for the Campus Life Carnival, where you’ll meet current students, play games, and win big—all in celebration of YOU, the newest members of our Illinois Tech community! Enjoy dinner while you dive into the fun and excitement!
After Show (7–8 p.m.)
After a day of learning and celebration, unwind and connect with new friends at our mixer. Parents and supporters, join us for a special celebration in your honor, recognizing the important role you play in supporting your students.
Bonus Events
Discover Illinois Tech Day
Enhance your Techpalooza experience by joining Discover Day on Saturday, April 19, where you can explore campus resources at the Campus Life Showcase and connect with faculty during the Academic Open House. Please let us know in the Techpalooza registration form if you would be interested in attending Discover Illinois Tech Day. No additional registration is required.
Kaplan Pitch Tank
Step into Illinois Tech’s own Kaplan Pitch Tank, where student innovators take the stage to pitch their groundbreaking ideas in a fast-paced, high-energy competition. Sponsored by the Kaplan Institute, this event is your chance to see the next wave of tech-driven startups and ventures in action! Please let us know in the Techpalooza registration form if you would be interested in attending Kaplan Pitch Tank during Techpalooza.
FAQs
What accommodation is available for in-state and out-of-state students?
- On-campus accommodation for students only is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Staying overnight on-campus is a great first-hand way to see what it is like to be a student at Illinois Tech! You will be paired with a current student host and will stay with them in their dorm in one of our Residence Halls.
How do I get to campus?
There are many ways to get to campus via car, rail, or bus. Click this link for directions from our partner hotel to campus. Click this link for directions to campus by other modes of transportation.