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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Dress for Success: A Guide to Professional Attire

Have you ever heard of the saying “how they see you, how they treat you”? This applies to all impressions. First impressions are powerful, especially in professional settings. Research shows that judgments about competence and professionalism are often made within …

By Mariana Sanchez Badillo
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Unveiling the Cipher: The Indispensable Role of Certifications in Cybersecurity Careers

In the fast-evolving field of cybersecurity, certifications are not merely beneficial; they are often critical for career progression and establishing professional credibility. Having maneuvered through the highly competitive process of securing Summer internships for two semesters as a graduate student …

By Manoj Viswanathan
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The Importance of Student Organizations on Campus

My name is Jason Zhou, an active student on campus. Besides pursuing my studies in Architectural Engineering and working as a Peer Career Coach, I’m active in a few student organizations on campus. Student organizations are a great way to …

By Jason Zhou
Jason Zhou Peer Career Coach
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Welcome to the Paul V. Galvin Library

Welcome back to Illinois Tech! We at the Galvin Library are so excited to have students back on campus. The library is home to a wide variety of resources that will help you ace your classes and make the most …

By Kylie Eastman
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

On behalf of Career Services, I hope that you had a great summer full of interesting experiences and personal growth!

Career Services has been hard at work this summer to ensure that you have excellent career development programming and plenty …

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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