Admitted Students: Next Steps

Congratulations on your acceptance, and welcome to Illinois Institute of Technology Stuart School of Business!

Following is a checklist of items all newly admitted students should review and address as necessary prior to the start of the academic term. In the meantime, we are here to help you with your preparations in any way we can. If you need additional information, or to arrange a classroom visit or one-on-one appointment with an admission representative, please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Student Portal Access and Email Account
  New IIT students receive a unique identifier (UID) that is also your IIT email username and login for IIT's networking and computing services. Your university-designated student email account will be the official means of communication between you and the university, and (for U.S. students only) will be used to notify you of your financial aid award if you apply for federal financial aid.
  
  You will receive instructions via email for locating your UID and logging in to the myIIT student portal within five days after you are notified of admission. If you have trouble logging in after receiving those instructions, please contact the Office of Technology Services support desk at 312.567.3375 or supportdesk@iit.edu.
  
  International students: Your UID, email account, and student portal access will be activated only after the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment has received and processed your required financial support documents.
  
  
• Confirm Your Intent to Enroll
  To formally accept your offer of admission and confirm your plans to enroll at IIT Stuart, you must complete the following steps:
  
  
  1. Pay a $200 tuition deposit.
     1. Log in to the myIIT student portal (see above).
     2. Select the "Finances" tab at the top of any page inside the portal.
     3. On the "Finances" page, scroll down to the "Manage Account" channel and click "Manage My Student Account."
     4. On the resulting page, click "Manage My Account."
     5. You are now logged in to TouchNet, IIT's secure payment site. From the menu at the top of the page, select "Deposits."
     6. Select your entry term, choose "Stuart Tuition Deposit," and then click "Make Deposit Payment."
     7. Complete your payment using the instructions provided.
     The Bursar's Office will credit this non-refundable deposit to your student account, and it will be deducted from your tuition bill. See deposit payment deadlines.
     
     
  2. Complete the online Intent to Enroll form to notify us of your plans. (International students: Please submit this form only after you attend your visa appointment.)
     
     
• Housing
  Students are strongly encouraged to make housing arrangements as early as possible. For complete information about the variety of housing options available to IIT Stuart students, visit the Office of Student Services website.
  
  
• Health Insurance Requirement
  All full-time students, occupants of IIT residence halls, and international students on F-1 or J-1 visas are required to purchase IIT's student health insurance policy. U.S. students have the option to submit proof of equivalent insurance, instead. Eligible students who wish to be considered for an insurance waiver must fill out the Student Health Insurance Waiver form. Part-time students, spouses of students, and/or minor children can purchase insurance, if desired. For more information, visit the Student Health Services website or contact that office directly at student.health@iit.edu or 312.567.7550.
  
  
• Immunization Requirement
  Students are required to submit proof of immunization against certain communicable diseases to the Student Health Center. Individuals who are not properly immunized or who do not have proof of immunization may receive the required immunizations at the Student Health Center for a nominal fee. For more information, visit the Student Health Services website or contact that office directly at student.health@iit.edu or 312.567.7550.
  
  
• Course Descriptions and Schedule
  The Graduate Bulletin contains complete program and course descriptions. Course listings for upcoming semesters are posted on the course schedule search web page as they are finalized.
  
  
• Academic Advising and Registration
  Registration for classes takes place during orientation. You will have time during orientation to meet with your assigned academic advisor (whose name can be found at the bottom of your official admission letter), but you are welcome to meet with him/her sooner if you wish.
  
  Once you are approved for registration, your advisor will provide the necessary log-in information and instruct you how to register for classes.
  
  International students: You will be permitted to register only after you arrive at IIT Stuart and check in with the International Center on IIT's Main Campus.
  
  
• Tuition Payments
  Information about current graduate tuition and fees is available here. Tuition is due on the first day of classes each term. To learn more about tuition and fee rates, payment methods and payment plans, visit the Bursar's Office website or contact that office directly at bursar@iit.edu or 312.567.3794.
  
  
• Financial Assistance
  Graduate scholarships are awarded to a limited number of highly qualified, full-time students at the time of admission. Scholarship awards are based on merit, and every applicant is automatically considered upon submission of a complete application packet. No additional paperwork is required. If you receive a scholarship, you will be notified of the award in your official admission letter. U.S. students may also be eligible for federal student loans.
  
  For complete information about graduate financing options, visit the Office of Financial Aid website or contact that office directly at finaid@stuart.iit.edu or 312.906.5180.
  
  
• Orientation
  Complete information about orientation activities will be posted on the Orientation website near the beginning of the semester. Once we receive your tuition deposit and Intent to Enroll confirmation (see above), you will be added to our Student Services email distribution list and will receive orientation updates automatically. Until then, please check the Orientation website frequently for updates.
  
  
• Student Identification Cards
  IIT Stuart students who have registered for classes may obtain their student ID cards from the Registrar's Office at 565 West Adams Street, Suite 220. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office at regq@kentlaw.edu or 312.906.5080.
  
  
• Textbooks
  To purchase books and supplies for your classes, visit the Stuart School of Business/Chicago-Kent College of Law bookstore website, or visit the store on the concourse level of the Downtown Campus building at 565 West Adams Street. For more information, call 312.906.5605.
  
  
• Career Development
  To learn about services offered by the Career Management Center (CMC), visit the Career Management Center website or contact that office directly at careers@stuart.iit.edu or 312.906.6555.
  
  
• Academic Policies
  The Graduate Bulletin outlines important academic policies for graduate students.

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Additional Steps for International Students:

IIT's International Center is here to assist international students as they prepare to begin graduate studies at IIT Stuart. For complete information about international student prearrival procedures, arrival in the U.S., transportation to campus (including free shuttle service from the airport) and check-in requirements, please visit the International Center website or contact that office directly at icenter@iit.edu or 312.567.3680.

• Financial Support Documents
  If you did not submit your financial support documents prior to admission, please submit them as soon as possible. We can create your I-20 only after your valid documents have been received and approved by the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment. Please allow at least two weeks from the date we receive your documents for processing. Read complete financial support document submission instructions.
  
  
• Apply for a Visa and Pay the SEVIS Fee
  On the day that we mail your I-20, we will send you an email that provides your SEVIS number and tracking number. Use your SEVIS number to secure your visa appointment as early as possible.
  
  Current visa wait time information is available on the U.S. Department of State website. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires a one-time SEVIS fee for all F-1 and J-1 visa applicants. For detailed payment instructions and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website.
  
  
• International Center Check-In
  All international students must check in at the IIT International Center within two business days of their arrival in Chicago. The International Center is located on IIT's Main Campus, which is a short distance from the IIT Stuart Downtown Campus. Main Campus is easily accessible by shuttle bus from IIT Stuart.
  
  Please bring your I-20/DS-2019 form, I-94 card, and passport with you to be processed by staff from the International Center.
  
  
• Late Arrival
  International students must arrive on campus no later than the start date listed on their I-20. Only under special circumstances (difficulties in obtaining a visa, unavailability of plane tickets, or family emergency) may students be allowed to arrive after this date. In such cases, students must request permission for late arrival and obtain an approval letter.
  
  If your late arrival is due to visa delay or denial, please use the Intent to Enroll form to notify us of your situation and request an approval letter. If your delay is not related to visa delay or denial, please request approval for late arrival by contacting Deborah Gibson, Director of Graduate and Professional Admission, at gibsond@iit.edu. Your emailed request, with subject line "Late Arrival Request," must include your full name, IIT applicant ID number, and the reason for your delayed arrival.
  
  See late arrival deadlines and conditions.