Frequently Asked Questions

Academic Programs and Courses
What programs are available for graduate students?
How long will it take to complete my program?
When and where are courses offered?
Do you offer online or distance learning courses?

Admitted Students
I've decided to attend IIT Stuart - now what?
How do I defer my admission to a later term?
Who is my academic advisor?
When is Orientation for new students?
Where can I live while attending IIT Stuart?
Do I need health insurance?
Can I change programs once I'm admitted?

Applying to IIT Stuart
What are the admission requirements?
Can I waive the GMAT and/or GRE score requirement?
How and when do I apply?
Can I apply for more than one program?
How do I know if my application is complete?
When will I get an admission decision?
Can I re-enroll if I've previously attended IIT Stuart?
If I am denied admission, can I appeal the decision?

Career Management Center (CMC)
What services does the CMC provide?
Are internships or co-ops available?
What is the job placement rate for IIT Stuart graduates?
Where do IIT Stuart graduates get jobs?
What are the starting salaries for IIT Stuart graduates?

International Students
How do I obtain an I-20 once admitted to IIT Stuart?
What if I'm denied my visa?
Can I work while I'm studying at IIT Stuart?
What services does the IIT International Center provide?

Tuition and Funding
How much is tuition and what other costs are there?
When do I pay my tuition bill?
Are scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, or other forms of financial aid available?
Do you accept employer tuition remission?

Visiting IIT Stuart
Where is IIT Stuart and how do I get there?
What upcoming admission events can I attend?
Can I sit in on a class or meet with an academic department?
How do I meet with an admissions representative?

About IIT Stuart
Where is IIT Stuart located?

Stuart School of Business is headquartered in IIT's Downtown Campus at 565 West Adams Street at South Jefferson Street in Chicago's West Loop, one block west of Union Station (Amtrak and Metra commuter rail lines) and three blocks south of Ogilvie Transportation Center (Metra commuter rail lines). The modern, ten-story atrium building provides state-of-the-art computer and telecommunications facilities. It houses IIT Stuart graduate-level classes, IIT's Chicago-Kent College of Law and the Master of Public Administration Degree Program. The Downtown Campus includes student activity areas, a cafeteria, the Stuart Career Management Center, computer labs and the Downtown Campus Library and Bookstore.

What are the school's rankings and recognitions?

The Princeton Review ranks IIT Stuart in the top 290 business schools, IIT is in the top 100 in US News & World Report�s 2008 America�s Best Colleges, Global Derivatives cites IIT Stuart�s programs for strength of curriculum, excellent career preparation, ties to the Chicago business community, and faculty expertise, and The Aspen Institute's Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranks IIT Stuart #1 in Chicago in preparing students for social and environmental stewardship.

Is IIT Stuart an accredited institution?

IIT Stuart is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.