Prospective Students

What punctuates the Illinois Tech undergraduate experience? Here are three important things you’ll find at Illinois Tech—and no place else:

  • Chicago’s Tech University: We are the only comprehensive tech-focused university in the Chicago area. From skyscrapers to startups, Illinois Tech has fueled the city’s rise as a global metropolis.
  • Opportunity and Value: Illinois Tech is an engine of opportunity, providing the best return on investment in the state and among the best in the nation.
  • Active Learning: Our students learn by creating, inventing, and solving—not just in the classroom.

Explore Pre-College Programs

Explore your academic and career interests through our Pre-College summer programs and virtual internships

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Explore Internships and Job Opportunities

See which companies are hiring Illinois Tech students

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Undergraduate Student Career Outcomes

Illinois Tech graduates are in high demand. See what our graduates are doing within six months of graduation.

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Graduate Student Career Outcomes

Learn about the opportunities that open up after earning an advanced degree

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ELM Peer Mentors

Interested in learning more about campus from an upperclassman? Engage with one of our Engagement Mentors today!

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Future of Jobs Report 2023

Interested in learning what direction the global jobs market is heading in 2023 and beyond? Be sure to check out the attached report to learn more.

By BJ Engelhardt
BJ Engelhardt Senior Director, Career Services
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Future of Careers – College of Computing Dean Lance Fortnow on Why Tech Degrees Matter

Despite the recent news of layoffs at the major computing companies, workers with tech degrees are still in high demand—and Lance Fortnow, dean of Illinois Tech’s College of Computing, says that a need to fill secure, well-paying jobs in the sector remains high.

By Casey Moffitt
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My experience as a Team Lead & why Career Services is the best!

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Behavior. Attitude. Goal

My experience with Career Services has been fantastic. Within a month of joining the team as a Student & Employer Engagement Leader (SEEL), I was promoted to the position of TEAM LEAD (TL). I currently oversee …

By Aman Priya Bardhan
Aman Priya Bardhan
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VanderCook: Spring Enrollment

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Introduction To The Profession (ITP)

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Inter-Professional Projects Program (IPRO)

Interprofessional Projects (IPROs) at Illinois Tech provide real-world project experience for students. All undergraduate students must complete two IPRO courses,…

Pre-College Summer Programs

The mission of Elevate College Prep is to provide opportunities for intellectually curious middle school and high school students to…

SCI 497: UG Elevate Experience

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The focus of this course is for students interested in x-ray studies of battery and fuel cell materials. The plan…