Welcome to Illinois Tech’s Virtual Student Engagement Center

We’re excited to launch Elevate, our new virtual student engagement center! Elevate centralizes all activities and resources that Illinois Tech provides in one location. Learn more about the upcoming career fairs, campus and residence life events, competitions, study-away opportunities, and …

By BJ Engelhardt
BJ Engelhardt Executive Director, Career Services
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Be Kind To Yourself – Create For the Sake of Creation

One of the best methods of self-care I have found to be truly therapeutic and rewarding is creating. It can be something as simple as writing a poem or as elaborate as a trebuchet. 

My favorite part of my college …

By Hannah Snyderburn
Hannah Snyderburn Peer Mentor
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How Remote Internships Prepare Participants For Remote Work

How Remote Internships Prepare Participants For Remote Work

By Dr. Debora Jeske

Successful internship experiences – featuring challenges, opportunities, and support to grow as professionals – can prepare interns in several ways for remote work in the future. Of course, a great …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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How to Compute Your Grade-Point Average

With the wide variety of different ways that high schools compute grade-point average (GPA) (weighted, unweighted, etc.) it is no wonder why so many students upon entering Illinois Tech are confused about this important topic. Knowing how to compute your …

By Michael Gosz
Michael Gosz Vice President for Data Analytics
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Exploring Elevate Opportunities

Welcome to the new Elevate Website!

Our Elevate program is designed to “elevate” your experience at Illinois Tech. These experiences can be short courses, competitions, internships/co-ops, classes, study abroad, volunteering, etc.  These hands-on experiences are meant to build upon your …

By Kaelen Evon
Kaelen Evon Manager of Elevate Initiatives
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Finding jobs and internships as a first-generation grad

For first-generation college students, the entire college experience is completely new and uncharted. With no family to lean on for advice and support in terms of knowing the ins and outs of college life, it’s no wonder that a recent …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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