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Welcome to IIT

Welcome to the IIT community. Thank and you for giving us the opportunity to sorority educate and assist in the development life on of your sons and daughters. campus. Union Board, the The mission of Illinois Institute of main student- Technology is to “provide distinctive and programming relevant education in an environment of board, always has scientific, technological, and professional creative ideas for knowledge creation and innovation.” student programming. Student Demographics We are confident that your involvement Female 36% as a parent/guardian will help us with Experiences outside the our mission and give your student the classroom are exciting Male 64% confidence and skills to succeed and and important, but we Minority 17% thrive in his or her new community. understand that academic International 46% success is the number As parents/guardians of IIT students, one priority for IIT students. Countries of Origin 94 you have many opportunities to get Student Affairs and the Office involved on campus and stay connected. of Undergraduate Affairs are We are proud of the vibrancy of partners in assisting students with student life on campus. Our Student their academic success through to the IIT experience. The IIT strategic Sincerely, Orientation, Advisement and Registration our retention program. This program plan and vision statement include our (SOAR) program and Welcome Week provides individual attention from IIT commitment to using this wonderful programming allow students the chance staff and academic advisors. The one-on- city as a platform for global recognition, to get involved in their new university and one follow-up with students gives them technology-oriented focus, and innovation meet new people before the first day of direction towards specific resources that and excellence. classes. Once the academic year begins, will allow them to thrive in the classroom. more opportunities become available The Academic Resource Center is another We are proud of our institution and when new and returning students come tool that allows IIT students to work welcome you to the IIT community. Please together. The Student Involvement Fair with their peers on their challenging contact the Office of the Dean of Students allows all IIT students to explore more coursework. for more information about anything than 150 options for extracurricular mentioned above or if you have any Katie Stetz experiences. Taste of the Quad is the Finally, our “back yard”—the City of questions. Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean perfect chance to learn about fraternity Chicago—is the perfect complement of Students ■

4 Illinois Institute of Technology www.universityparent.com/iit 5 IIT GUIDE IIT History IIT GUIDE The Sermon and the Institute One of the 22 institutions that comprise that embraces our students on campus In 1890, when advanced education was the Association of Independent throughout the academic year! often reserved for society’s elite, Chicago Technological Universities, IIT offers Events ...... minister Frank Gunsaulus delivered students exceptional preparation for International Fest is hosted by the College is all about experiences. IIT hosts what came to be known as the “Million professions that require technological International Student Organization each a wide variety of programs and events on Dollar Sermon.” From the pulpit of his sophistication. Through committed faculty semester to spread the rich cultures and campus every year. From such traditions as South Side church, near the site Illinois and close personal attention, IIT provides traditions of IIT’s student population. Homecoming and Greek Week, to more non- Organizations representing countries and Institute of Technology now occupies, a challenging academic program focused conventional events such as skydiving and ethnic groups from around the globe present Gunsaulus said that with a million dollars by the rigor of the real world. ski trips, the Office of Campus Life partners a variety of food and entertainment from he would build a school where students with student organizations to enrich students’ their cultures. from all backgrounds could prepare for Inventing the Future out-of-classroom experiences. The programs, ...... meaningful roles in a changing industrial The university and its contract research events, and traditions offered by the Office Midnight Breakfast rewards our late-night society. Philip Danforth Armour, a Chicago affiliate, IIT Research Institute (IITRI), have of Campus Life and IIT’s 150-plus student studiers during exam week with a midnight meat packer and grain merchant, heard an annual research volume of $130 million. organizations are an important enhancement breakfast on the Tuesday of finals week in Gunsaulus’s sermon and came to share Current research strengths include fluid of the college experience. both the fall and spring semesters. the minister’s vision. He agreed to finance dynamics and aerospace, synchrotron ...... the endeavor with the stipulation that radiation science, environmental Taste of the Quad takes place during Spring Formal allows students to experience Gunsaulus become the first president of engineering and regulatory policy, Welcome Week and is hosted by the a night out in the city of Chicago. An evening Armour Institute. polymer science and recycling, food safety fraternities and sororities of IIT. Featuring of dinner and dancing, this event is one of and technology, and transportation and food, music, and carnival games, it is one the highlights of the spring semester and When Armour Institute opened in infrastructure. of the largest social events on campus all brings the end of the academic year to a 1893, it offered professional courses in year and designed to entertain and feed a close. engineering, chemistry, architecture, and IIT has more than 67,000 living alumni large number of IIT students—incoming and ...... returning, Greek and non-Greek alike. library science. IIT was created in 1940 and is known as the alma mater of Greek Week is a celebration of pride ...... by the merger of Armour Institute with both accomplishments and innovators. and spirit in IIT’s fraternity and sorority Homecoming is a traditional celebration of Lewis Institute (est. 1895), a West Side IIT and IITRI scientists and engineers community. Held in the spring of each year, IIT spirit, hosted in the fall of each year. This Chicago college that offered liberal arts as have made some of the century’s most this event joins the nine Greek chapters on weeklong series of events builds pride and campus to compete in games that test both well as science and engineering courses. important technological advances, such excitement. Homecoming festivities include mind and body. The Institute of Design, founded in 1937, as pioneering work in the field of magnetic athletic events, spirit competitions, a carnival, ...... merged with IIT in 1949. recording and the development of re-entry and the Homecoming dance. The Big Event takes place in the spring technology for spacecraft. IIT architects ...... and is the largest, one-day service project Mergers and Changes have shaped the skylines of Chicago and Family Weekend is an event that takes in which students, faculty, and staff from In 1969, IIT became one of the few cities throughout the world. place each fall at the Illinois Institute of IIT come together to show gratitude to technology-focused universities with a Technology and is open to all IIT families, our neighboring communities through a law school when Chicago-Kent College of IIT has five campuses in the Chicago area. faculty & staff. It is a time for our entire IIT dedicated day of service. ■ Law, founded in 1887, became a part of the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who directed community to partake in the same spirit ...... university. IIT’s architecture program from 1938–1958 and was one of the twentieth century’s Stuart School of Business was added in most influential architects, designed the The state-of-the-art, 10-story Downtown complements area community colleges, 1969 as a gift from the estate of Lewis 120-acre Main Campus, centered at 33rd Campus at 565 West Adams Street houses serving west suburban residents and Institute alumnus and Chicago financier and State streets in Chicago, and many Chicago-Kent College of Law, the Center employees in Illinois’s high-tech corridor Harold Leonard Stuart. Midwest College of its buildings. In 1976, the American for Financial Markets, and the Master of by offering graduate programs, upper- of Engineering, founded in 1967, joined Institute of Architects recognized Main Public Administration Program. level undergraduate courses, and the university in 1986, forming the nucleus Campus as one of the 200 most significant continuing professional education. for IIT’s Rice Campus in west suburban works of architecture in the United States. IIT Institute of Design, an international Wheaton, Ill. leader in teaching systemic, human- Moffett Campus in suburban Bedford S. R. Crown Hall, home of IIT College centered design, is located at 350 North Park, Ill., houses the Institute for Food Today, IIT is a private, Ph.D.-granting of Architecture, was named a National LaSalle Street in Chicago’s River North Safety and Health, a world-class food- research university with programs in Historic Landmark in 2001, and the neighborhood. science research institute focusing on engineering, science, psychology, remainder of Main Campus was entered food safety, food defense, and nutrition architecture, business, design, law, and into the National Register of Historic The 19-acre Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice for stakeholders in government, industry, social sciences. Places in 2005. Campus in west suburban Wheaton and academia. ■

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There is no charge for therapy services, Student Health Insurance although there is a fee (usually covered All students registered for at least 12 credit by health insurance) for appointments hours are automatically enrolled in and with our psychiatrist and for medication. billed for student health insurance. SHWC follows the ethical and professional standards of the American Psychological Domestic students may waive health Association. insurance coverage if the student presents evidence of other health insurance In addition to individual appointments, the coverage that provides benefits equal SHWC also offers outreach programs for to or greater than the Student Health IIT students. Outreach includes workshops Insurance Plan. Students must present on topics such as stress management, evidence of coverage and complete a Student Health and time management, and overcoming test waiver form by the waiver deadline. All full- anxiety, as well as other topics. time and part-time J-1 and F-1 international Wellness Center students are automatically enrolled in SHWC provides consultation to staff, student health insurance and required to faculty, and parents of IIT students who keep the IIT health insurance plan. may be concerned about a student’s The Student Health and Wellness Center The Student Health and Wellness Center welfare. Finally, it also collaborates with (SHWC) is a health facility at Illinois also offers students counseling services, Waiver forms are available at www.iit.edu/ other university departments to improve Institute of Technology that is located including psychological services. It shwc/insurance. The deadlines for waiving student wellbeing at IIT. in IIT Tower at 35th and State Street. includes evaluation, brief psychotherapy, insurance coverage are September 1, 2014 SHWC comprises the on-campus health referral, and medication management. for the fall semester and January 27, 2015 For students who have been receiving services and counseling center. Services SHWC assists students with many for the spring semester. continuous mental health treatment prior are available for all students regardless of issues including loneliness, relationship to attending IIT, continuation of treatment insurance coverage. The office is staffed concerns, family issues, depression, If you have not already received is usually a good idea. Our staff is happy by a registered nurse and a master’s anxiety, concentration problems, sleeping confirmation from Aetna Student Health, to speak with parents about this or prepared nurse practitioner who functions difficulties, eating problems, addiction, you can check to see whether your other issues. While Illinois mental health as an advanced practice clinician in career concerns, grieving, sexual student is enrolled by confirming that confidentiality laws may prevent us from collaboration with a physician. Diagnosis concerns, anger management, cultural your student’s account has been charged telling you if we are providing treatment and management of common illnesses adjustment, and other personal issues. for insurance. Students can check their to your student, we can always listen and injuries as well as prescriptive accounts online through Web for Students and help you develop a plan to address authority is within the scope of advance- Sessions typically begin by assessing or by calling the Student Health and any concerns you may have about your practice nurses. Preventative medicine a student’s needs and then offering Wellness Center at (312) 567-7550. For student’s mental health. To learn more call and services such as women’s health recommendations, which may include more information regarding immunization the SHWC at (312) 567-7550 or visit us on care, immunizations, nutrition and diet meeting with a counseling services requirements and other health services at online at www.iit.edu/shwc. information, and laboratory testing are therapist on a regular basis, meeting our IIT please visit www.iit.edu/shwc. ■ available. SHWC also provides educational psychiatrist for a medication evaluation, programs throughout the academic and/or a referral to a nearby mental health year and is available to assist students professional. A treatment plan is made in with wellness or other informational collaboration with each student to best workshops. meet his or her needs.

The nurse and nurse practitioner are Clinical services are confidential. available Monday through Friday by Information communicated to IIT appointment and on a walk-in basis in counselors will not be disclosed to emergency situations. Additionally, there anyone outside SHWC without written is a physician that comes to campus consent from the student. There are weekly. Some services may require a rare exceptions to this policy, such as fee. Appointments may be scheduled by when there is a concern that the student calling (312) 567-7550. risks seriously hurting themselves or someone else.

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Student Resources University Web Portal The myIIT portal is your student’s personalized access to email, online course registration/information, student life, Web links, tools, and other content designed to help them study, live, and play better—in and around IIT. Your student can log in to the portal at http://my.iit.edu.

myIIT features: • University announcements through IIT’s e-newsletter IIT Today. center with a variety of services for • Exam Reviews: Upon instructor equipment is continually upgraded • Gmail and Google Apps for students and faculty. The mission of the request, ARC tutors will hold exam and maintained. In addition to Education ARC is to enrich the academic experience review sessions. During a review desktop computers, students can through a student-centered approach session, tutors will review course also check out laptops for use within • Collaboration tools for student to education. By integrating a variety of material and answer questions the ARC area. organizations resources, the ARC strives to support about concepts and problems. • Customized page layouts, the students and faculty at all stages of Review sessions are typically held Visit www.iit.edu/arc or call (312) 567-5216 option to opt-in to dozens of content the learning process. Free on-campus at night, one to three days before for more information. channels services include: an exam. Interprofessional (IPRO) • Personal calendaring system: share • Peer Tutoring: The goal of peer • Workshops and Seminars: tutoring is to provide students the Workshops and seminars on a Projects Program calendars, subscribe to group Teamwork, innovation, and complex calendars, view calendar settings appropriate tools to consistently variety of topics are available for achieve academic success. ARC students. Recent presentations problem-solving skills make successful • Single sign-on access to students’ tutors are available on a walk-in include sessions on time professionals — and reflect the overall printing accounts, Blackboard, basis for one-on-one and group management and a seminar on performance of their organizations. Since email, Galvin Library databases, study. The tutors are top-performing MatLab. New workshops and 1995, the IPRO team project course at IIT Web for Students, and the Office of undergraduate and graduate seminars are developed periodically has been teaching students how to excel Technology Services (OTS) Support students trained to assist their throughout the semester. in the workplace by providing them the Desk peers academically and to help practical tools that can make a difference • Computing and Printing: The ARC them gain a sound understanding of in their professional and personal lives. ⊲ houses a computer lab with black- Academic Resource Center (ARC) course concepts and materials. (continued on p. 14) The ARC is a comprehensive learning and-white and color printing. All

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12 Illinois Institute of Technology www.universityparent.com/iit 13 IIT GUIDE IIT GUIDE (continued from p. 11) The IPRO program joins together students committed to the full participation of students. Students can access our secure Programs and services include: from various academic disciplines to work students with disabilities in all aspects systems by navigating to the Finances tab • Career advising in teams to tackle real-world problems. of the university’s academic and co- of the myIIT portal and by clicking Manage Students from architecture, engineering, curricular life. The mission of the CDR My Student Account. • Cooperative education and humanities may create low-cost is to ensure that qualified individuals • Internships (throughout the year) shelter solutions; or chemistry, business, with disabilities are provided an equal We encourage parents who would like and law students may develop best opportunity to participate in and benefit access to our online billing and payment • Part-time employment opportunities practices in CO2-reducing technologies. from the academic and vocational system to have their students add them (on- and off-campus employment Such experiential learning reinforces opportunities available at IIT. The CDR as authorized users. Authorized users opportunities) traditional education methods, providing provides reasonable accommodations and will receive their own login credentials • Job search and interview skills students a richer academic experience. support services to qualified students, to make payments and view statements. faculty, staff, and guests with disabilities They will also be copied on all auto- • Resume/cover letter writing Students will present their IPROs on the on an individualized, case-by-case basis generated emails and reminders sent to • Company research following dates: July 24, 2014; and in accordance with the Americans students from Student Accounting. Further November 21, 2014; and April 24, 2015. with Disabilities Act. instructions and information about how to • Dinner/business etiquette training http://ipro.iit.edu/about. become an authorized user are available The CDR is the designated office that on our website, www.iit.edu/bursar. The CMC sponsors two job fairs each Writing Center obtains and files disability-related academic year. The next job fair is IIT’s Writing Center is supported by the documents, certifies eligibility for Career Management Center (CMC) September 9, 2014. Communication Across the Curriculum disability services, determines reasonable Located in Hermann Hall, the CMC (CAC) program and Lewis College of accommodations, and develops and provides a comprehensive series of Please visit cmc.iit.edu for a full listing of Human Sciences. The Writing Center coordinates plans for the provision of such services designed to assist students and the program schedule, helpful resources, offers one-on-one assistance by accommodations for students, faculty, alumni in the areas of career information, and other student and alumni benefits. ■ appointment to help students with the staff, and guests with disabilities. To begin exploration, and implementation. writing process. Through the Writing the process of registering for disability Center students learn to interpret services, or for more information about assignments, gather information, analyze how to receive accommodations, visit and organize language, as well as address www.iit.edu/cdr or contact grammar and punctuation. [email protected].

CAC writing consultants provide individual Student Accounting conferences for writing assignments The Student Accounting Office manages in engineering and science courses, all student receivables including the particularly: following: • Processing of electronic monthly • Introduction to the Profession statements • C-Course (communication intensive) • Third-party sponsor billing for students who receive outside • Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) funding Program • Management and application The Writing Center director and an of monthly payment plans and additional writing consultant provide help deferment plans with writing assignments for both graduate • Disbursements of financial aid and undergraduate students. These refunds via direct deposit services are especially geared toward assisting students for whom English is a • Processing of all payments received second language. for the university

Center for Disability Resources (CDR) Student Accounting is pleased to offer Illinois Institute of Technology is deeply all of its services online to parents and

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Life. A downloadable PDF is also available online at www.iit.edu/housing/resident_ resources. Life On Campus Room Cancellation Policy All room and board contracts are for the entire academic year. Should a student want to cancel their Room and Board Contract, they must review the Campus Life Learning provides resources and support social Greek organizations constitute an Cancellation Terms and submit an online The Office of Campus Life promotes for all students regardless of their religious integral part of the campus community. Cancellation Form at www.iit.edu/housing/ student learning and involvement beyond affiliations. Devout practitioners, theists, Recognizing that membership in a choices/cancellation_terms.shtml. the classroom by offering programs and and casual seekers will find something of Greek organization can be of significant Standard cancellation fees are also listed events that facilitate student growth interest through this office. educational value, the university supports on the Room and Board Contract. on an intellectual, personal, and social This office’s primary services include but the concept that membership can be a level. Whether students join a student are not limited to locating community worthwhile component to a student’s life. IIT Dining Services organization, attend a program, or take service opportunities, finding places of The backgrounds, tastes, values, and part in the Peer Mentor program, the worship, and discussing interfaith issues. These organizations afford their members nutritional requests of IIT students vary, Office of Campus Life encourages all IIT View more information online at leadership development, academic and IIT Dining Services offers many students to take part in life outside the www.iit.edu/spiritual_life. support, and a range of social activities. options designed to provide a variety of academic environment. Many of these organizations have healthy food choices. Dining facilities are Residence and Greek Life (RGL) received national honors for their services conveniently located in The McCormick Campus programs are offered to appeal RGL at Illinois Institute of Technology and achievements. Please feel free to Tribune Campus Center (MTCC), Hermann to a wide variety of interests and operates student, guest, and conference contact RGL at (312) 567-5075 or email Hall, and IIT Tower. Students, staff, faculty, personalities. The majority of events housing. Its mission is to empower [email protected] for more information. and guests of IIT enjoy the welcoming are produced by student organizations residents by providing leadership social environment, quality food choices, with support from Campus Life. More opportunities and support services Fraternities and convenience of IIT Dining Services. information about traditional campus that foster community development, ⊲⊲ Alpha Sigma Phi events can be found on the Events page academic success, and personal growth. We go the extra mile to accommodate ⊲⊲ Delta Tau Delta of this guide. The department provides a quality various food preferences and allergies. ⊲⊲ Pi Kappa Phi living environment that promotes the Anyone who adheres to a special diet Student organizations are an integral part wellbeing of campus residents and guests ⊲⊲ Triangle (low-fat, vegetarian, gluten-free) will find of campus life at IIT. With more than 150 through well-maintained facilities and ⊲⊲ Phi Kappa Sigma supportive menus and staff committed groups at the university, your student is accommodations. ⊲⊲ Omega Delta to meeting most dietary needs and guaranteed to find an organization that restrictions. suits their interests. If they do not find The residence halls offer a focused and Sororities something that grabs their attention, dynamic living and learning environment. ⊲⊲ Alpha Sigma Alpha All residents of McCormick Student that’s okay! The Office of Campus Life will In fact, 2,100 students live on campus Village (MSV) and State Street Village ⊲⊲ Kappa Phi Delta assist them in starting an organization that and make their “home away from home” (SSV) (excluding SSV South residents) are ⊲⊲ Zeta Pi Omega meets their needs and interests. in one of our seven residence halls and required to be on a Commons Meal Plan. four apartment buildings. In addition, RGL Bonus Points come with some meal plans The Office of Campus Life also plans coordinates operational efforts with two Residence Hall Handbook and give students the flexibility to dine in and implements Student Orientation, university-affiliated sorority houses. The Residence Hall Handbook provides Center Court, Global Grounds, Pritzker Advisement and Registration (SOAR) for resident guidelines and expectations Club, 10west, The Bog, or Talon’s. Meal incoming new students, facilitates the First-year students not living with a parent in tandem with the Room and Board Plans are also available for commuters. Parent Network, and provides Women’s or legal guardian must live in the residence Contract. All students living in the and GLBTQ Services for IIT students. halls. Rates, housing options, and other residence halls are expected to be Students have the opportunity to join the For more information about the Office of campus housing information is available familiar with all policies and procedures student-run Food Advisory Board to help Campus Life please visit on the RGL website, housing.iit.edu. in the Residence Hall Handbook. make positive changes regarding food www.iit.edu/campus_life. Each resident receives a copy of the service on campus. This is an exciting way Residence and Greek Life additionally Residence Hall Handbook upon check in. to get involved in campus dining. ■ Spiritual Life and Service Learning advises and mentors the nine fraternities Additional copies of the handbook may The Office of Spiritual Life and Service and sororities at IIT. IIT affirms that be obtained from Residence and Greek

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Academic Advising

After May 1 all students who submitted and approve coursework that meets a deposit to IIT should have received an department and university requirements. email with information about placement The associate chairs of a department (or tests, advising, and registration, their counterparts) also offer information including contact information for on university requirements and academic their faculty academic advisors. procedures. Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising Matthew Bauer Email or phone communication is always ([email protected]) also can be contacted Parent Network encouraged, but all students will meet about any academic advising issues. their faculty academic advisors during We recognize that parents are a very valuable resource for our students and SOAR to complete their advising and We understand that registering for campus alike. Therefore, you are invited to get involved in our Parent Network. registration. We urge all students to attend courses is an important experience for one of the June or July SOAR sessions in both parents and students. Parents are Your involvement in the Parent Network is completely voluntary and highly order to choose from the best availability encouraged to talk with their student encouraged. We are looking for parents with great ideas who are willing to work with IIT of courses. about their course schedule prior to the administrators, new and current parents, and new and continuing students. Our website, advising session. Together you can create www.iit.edu/parents, is your resource for everything IIT. From our mission to events on Each undergraduate student is assigned a draft schedule in preparation for the campus, you will learn a lot just from visiting the website. an academic advisor who is a faculty advising session (information was sent member in their major. Academic after May 1 on how to do this). This extra We hope that through SOAR you will take the time to become familiar with other families advisors are also available to discuss effort prior to the advising sessions allows and IIT administrators. Your relationship is important to us, and we look forward to opportunities and career plans in the for a more productive one-on-one session having you as part of our community. student’s chosen field, as well as to plan between the student and advisor. ■

Make sure to mark your calendar now for IIT Family Weekend. Family Weekend is an event that takes place each fall. This year it will take place October 18-19, 2014! Family known for hosting magicians, hypnotists, Weekend is open to all IIT families, faculty, and staff at IIT. It is a time for our entire The Bog & live music, and karaoke. Be sure to like IIT community to partake in the same spirit that embraces our students on campus The Bog on Facebook: throughout the academic year! https://www.facebook.com/BogIIT Commuter The Bog is also home to our Commuter Be sure to join our Illinois Institute of Technology Parent Programs group on Lounge at IIT. Amenities of the lounge Facebook for continual campus updates. If you have any questions please email us at Lounge include a refrigerator, microwave, and the activities above. Students can either [email protected]. The Bog, located in the lower level of Hermann Hall, provides a fun environment utilize The Bog as a place to socialize with 2014 SOAR Dates Residence Halls Open for IIT students, faculty, and staff. friends or use it as an area to study in Session I...... June 24–June 25 All incoming freshmen are expected to Visitors can relax by playing Xbox One between classes. Our Commuter Student Session II...... June 30–July 1 arrive on campus for move-in on Wednesday, and 360, PlayStation 3 or 4, Wii, billiards, Association also holds their monthly Session III...... July 11–12 August 20, 2014. Residence halls open for ping pong or catch a sports game on one meetings in The Bog. They work closely Session IV...... July 21–July 21 all students on August 20, 2014. of our four big screen TVs. The Bog also with The Bog and the Office of Campus Session V...... August 18–19 serves food and drinks during evening Life to advocate for commuter needs First Day of Classes hours on Thursday and Friday (and some at IIT. The Commuter Lounge is open Monday, August 24, 2014 ■ Saturdays) from 5pm – 1am. It is also Monday through Friday. ■

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Academic Calendar Helpful Websites

Fall 2014 Academic Resource Center http://arc.iit.edu Fall Classes Begin Mon, August 25 Athletics www.illinoistechathletics.com Last Day to Add/Drop with 100% Tuition Refund Fri, September 5 Bursar’s Office www.iit.edu/bursar Fall Degree Conferral Applications Due Mon, September 15 Campus Life www.iit.edu/campus_life Homecoming Weekend Sat, September 19 Career Management Center www.cmc.iit.edu Spring and Summer Incomplete Grades Due Mon, October 6 Dean of Students www.iit.edu/student_affairs Fall Break Day Mon, October 13 Dining Services http://dining.iit.edu Family Weekend Sat, October 18 Disability Resources www.iit.edu/cdr Midterm Grades Due Fri, October 24 Financial Aid www.iit.edu/financial_aid Spring Class Schedule Published Mon, October 27 HawkCard (Student ID) www.iit.edu/~hawkcard Last Day to Withdraw Mon, November 3 IIT Homepage www.iit.edu Spring Registration Begins Mon, November 10 International Center www.iit.edu/~internat Thanksgiving Break Begins Wed, November 26 Libraries http://library.iit.edu Last Day of Fall Classes Sat, December 6 Office of Technology Services www.iit.edu/ots Final Exams Begin Mon, December 8 Public Safety www.iit.edu/public_safety Final Grades Due Wed, December 17 Registrar www.iit.edu/registrar Fall Degree Conferral Date Sat, December 20 Residence and Greek Life www.iit.edu/housing Spring 2015 Spiritual Life and Service Learning www.iit.edu/spiritual_life Student Center for Diversity and Spring Classes Begin Mon, January 12 www.iit.edu/scdi Inclusion Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes Mon, January 19 Student Health and Wellness Center www.iit.edu/shwc Last Day to Add/Drop with 100% Tuition Refund Fri, January 23 Undergraduate Admission www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission Spring Degree Conferral Applications Due Mon, February 2 Undergraduate Affairs www.iit.edu/undergraduateaffairs ■ Fall Incomplete Grades Due Mon, February 23 Midterm Grades Due Fri, March 13 Spring Break Week Begins Mon, March 16 Summer and Fall Class Schedule Published Mon, March 23 Last Day to Withdraw Mon, March 30 Summer and Fall Registration Begins Mon, April 6 Graduate Salute Days Begin Mon, April 27 Last Day of Spring Classes Sat, May 2 Final Exams Begin Mon, May 4 Final Grades Due Wed, May 13 Spring Degree Conferral and Commencement Sat, May 16 ■

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Helpful Phone Numbers

Bursar (312) 567-3794 Career Management Center (312) 567-6800 Disability Resources (312) 567-5744 Financial Aid (312) 567-7219 Galvin Library (312) 567-3355 IIT Dining Services (312) 567-3070 International Center (312) 567-3680 Office of Campus Life (312) 567-3720 Office of the Registrar (312) 567-3100 Office of Technology Services (312) 567-3375 Parking Services (312) 567-8968 Public Safety (Emergency) (312) 808-6363 Public Safety (Non-Emergency) (312) 808-6300 Residence and Greek Life (312) 567-5075 Spiritual Life and Service Learning (312) 567-3160 Student Affairs (312) 567-3081 Student Health and Wellness Center (312) 567-7550 Undergraduate Admission (312) 567-3025 ■

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Student Services Places to Stay

Citibank N.A. TCF Bank Chicago South Loop Hotel 3430 S. Halsted 1224 S. Wabash 11 W. 26th St. Chicago, IL 60608 Chicago, IL 60605 Chicago, IL 606165 (773) 523-2801 (800) 823-2265 (312) 225-7000 Please see ad on inside back cover. www.tcfbank.com www.chicagosouthloophotel. Please see ad on p. 22. com Zipcar Please see ad on p. 9. 1-866-4ZIPCAR UniversityParent E-News zipcar.com/iit www.UniversityParent.com Please see ad on p. 21. Please see ad on p. 15.

Where to Shop

Blue City Cycles Illinois Institute of Technology Milwaukee Furniture 3201 S. Halsted St. Official Bookstore 3445 S. King Dr. Chicago, IL 60608 3201 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 225-3780 Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 225-6677 bluecitycycles.com (312) 567-3120 milwaukeefurniture.net iit.bkstore.com

Where to Eat

Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Freddies Ricobene’s Waffles 701 W. 31st St., #1 252 W. 26th St. 3947 S. King Dr. Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago, IL 60653 (312) 808-0147 (312) 225-5555 (773) 536-3300 freddieson31st.com ricobenespizza.com chicagoschickenandwaffles.com

What to See & Do

Millennium Park Museum of Science and Shedd Aquarium 201 E. Randolph St. Industry Chicago 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60602 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 Chicago, IL 60637 (312) 939-2438 (773) 684-1414 sheddaquarium.org msichicago.org

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