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Notary Public - 312.567.3081
Notary service is available in the Dean of Student’s office and the Office of the Registrar. Contact the
Office of the Dean of Students for additional information.
Ombudsperson - 312.567.3081
http://www.iit.edu/student_affairs/ombudsperson.shtml
The Ombudsperson is dedicated to assisting students experiencing problems with any administrative
department of the University’s Main Campus by considering problems promptly, confidentially and fairly.
The Ombudsperson works to achieve a fair resolution of disputes. The Ombudsperson works to protect the
rights of all parties involved and is committed to justice and fair treatment of all students at the Illinois
Institute of Technology.
Orientation & Parent Programs, Office of - 312.567.3720
http://www.iit.edu/orientation http://www.iit.edu/parents
Orientation and Parent Programs is designed to help provide incoming students with a smooth transition to
IIT by helping to provide relevant information and a variety of resources. There are programs designed for
both students and family members. Orientation sessions occur prior to both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Parents and family members are encouraged to attend the orientation sessions as well. In addition, the
Parent Network is another way for family members to get involved with IIT. This group is designed to
advance interaction and involvement between IIT, families, and students. All family members are invited to
visit the IIT campus for Family Weekend on the weekend of October 13 and 14, 2012.
Parking
All vehicle owners parking on IIT property (except in metered spaces or other designated areas) must
register their vehicle(s) with the Access, Card and Parking Services Office located in Hermann Hall
(312.567.8968). A current parking permit in accordance with the parking policies must be displayed as
appropriate. Current parking permit fees, permit designations, and the parking map can be obtained
online by visiting http://www.iit.edu/~parking/. Parking policies are enforced at all times, and a complete
copy of these policies can also be obtained online.
Post Office 312.567.3119
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Public Safety Department
312.808-6300 - non-emergency,
312.808-6363 – EMERGENCY
http://www.iit.edu/public_safety/
The Public Safety Department, headquartered in Farr Hall, protects students, faculty, staff, visitors, the
general public and property at IIT. All public safety officers are employees of Levy Security
Corporation, which provides security and public safety services in many locations throughout the Chicago
area.
The Public Safety Department maintains an excellent working relationship with the Chicago Police
Department and other law enforcement agencies. The duties of the Public Safety Department include
rendering assistance in case of emergency, response and request for service; conducting investigations
requested by administration; aiding in quelling any disturbances; enforcing university rules and regulations,
and providing support for the escort service. They are required to enforce all regulations, the proper use of
buildings and facilities, and other printed regulations.
The Public Safety Department maintains statistics on crimes and other incidents occurring on
campus. Representatives of the Public Safety Department are available to discuss crime statistics and
to answer questions about security on the campus. Upon request, a member of the department is
available to speak to groups about crime prevention and security measures that can be taken to ensure
the safety of the IIT community. Should a member of the IIT community become the victim of a crime, he
or she should report it immediately to the Public Safety Department, regardless of how small the crime
may seem. Any suspicious persons or suspicious activities should always be immediately reported to the
Public Safety Department. An extensive network of yellow emergency phones is located throughout the