Welcome to IIT

Welcome to the IIT community and thank you for giving us the opportunity to educate and assist in the development of your sons and daughters. The mission of the Illinois Institute of Technology is to “provide distinctive and relevant education in an environment of scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation.” We are confident that your involvement as a parent/guardian will help us with our mission and give your son and/or daughter the confidence and skills to succeed and thrive in their new community.

As parents/guardians of IIT students you have many opportunities to get involved on campus and stay connected. We are proud of the vibrancy of student life on campus. Our summer orientation program allows students to have a lot time to get involved before the first day of classes. Once the academic year begins, more opportunities become available when new and returning students come together. The Student Organization Fair allows all IIT students to explore over 80 options for extracurricular experiences. “Taste of the Quad” is the perfect chance to learn about Fraternity & Sorority Life on campus. Union Board, the main student programming board, always has creative ideas for student programming.

Experiences outside the classroom are exciting and important but we understand that academic success is the number one priority for IIT students. Student Affairs and the Office of Undergraduate Affairs are partners in assisting students with their academic success through our retention program. This program provides individual attention from IIT staff and academic advisors. The one-on-one follow-up   with students gives them direction toward specific resources that will allow them to thrive in the classroom. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is another tool for IIT students to work with their peers with their challenging curricula.

Finally, our “back yard,” the City of Chicago is the perfect compliment to the IIT experience. The IIT Strategic Plan and Vision includes using this wonderful city as a platform for global recognition, technology-oriented focus, and innovation and excellence.

We are proud of our institution and welcome you to the IIT community. Please contact the Office of the Dean of Students for more information on anything mentioned above or if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Douglas A. Geiger
Dean of Students