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Individuals living within the residence halls have the opportunity to participate in one <strong>of</strong> the following theme<br />
communities to further enhance their living experience: Global village, Greek and Leadership, Faith<br />
Exploration, Service Learning, Sustainability and Create Your Own Community.<br />
Residence Hall <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
The Residence Hall <strong>Handbook</strong> provides resident guidelines and expectations in tandem with the<br />
Residence and Greek Life contract. <strong>Student</strong>s living in the residential facilities are expected to be familiar<br />
with all policies and procedures in the Residence Hall <strong>Handbook</strong>. The Residence Hall <strong>Handbook</strong> is<br />
available on the Residence and Greek Life website: www.iit.edu/housing/<br />
Residence Hall Guests and Visitors<br />
IIT residents are responsible for their guests and visitors. Visitors <strong>of</strong> residents are family or friends who do<br />
not attend IIT, IIT commuter students, or residents <strong>of</strong> another non-residential facility on campus. Visitors <strong>of</strong><br />
McCormick <strong>Student</strong> Village, Gunsaulus Hall, and State Street Village residents must present a valid<br />
government issued photo ID to the CDA upon entering the village complex, sign in with the CDA, and be<br />
escorted by their host while in the building.<br />
Guests and visitors are expected to comply with all residence hall rules and regulations. Hosts are<br />
responsible for the conduct <strong>of</strong> their guests and visitors. Overnight guests or visitors are able to stay in the<br />
residence halls within the guidelines <strong>of</strong> the Guest Policy. Guests and visitors are not permitted to stay<br />
overnight unless the host is present. For more information, please view the Residence Hall <strong>Handbook</strong><br />
online at: http://www.iit.edu/housing/resident_resources/pdf/11-12_residence_hall_handbook.pdf<br />
Meal Contracts<br />
There are a number <strong>of</strong> board plans available to campus residents. Required participation in a meal plan<br />
varies by room assignment. Learn more about dining options and available meal plans herehttp://dining.iit.edu/plans/index.html<br />
Cancellation Policy<br />
All Room and Board Contracts are for the <strong>entire</strong> academic year. Should a student want to cancel their<br />
Room and Board Contract, they must submit a request by viewing the Cancellation Terms herehttp://www.iit.edu/housing/choices/cancellation_terms.shtmlStandard<br />
cancellation fees are also listed on<br />
the room and board contract.<br />
7-Eleven 312.842.8030<br />
The 7-Eleven convenience store provides a large array <strong>of</strong> products for the campus community. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
will find an assortment <strong>of</strong> snack foods, toiletries, and household type items.<br />
Shimer College<br />
www.shimer.edu<br />
Shimer is one <strong>of</strong> a handful <strong>of</strong> Great Books colleges in the United States. Instead <strong>of</strong> textbooks, students<br />
read original works by canonical thinkers like Galileo, Einstein, and Freud and more recent ones like writer<br />
Virginia Woolf and filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Shimer seminars bring 8-12 students together with a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor to engage in intensive, open-minded discussions. Complement your IIT courses: sign up for a<br />
seminar at Shimer!<br />
IIT students may take courses <strong>of</strong>fered at Shimer College without paying extra tuition. You first submit a<br />
petition to the IIT Office <strong>of</strong> Undergraduate Academic Affairs in 101 Main Building. Then contact the Shimer<br />
Registrar Jim Ulrich at 312-235-3523 or by email at j.ulrich@shimer.edu to complete the process.<br />
Shimer hosts an annual Lecture and Performing Arts Series, which IIT students are welcome to attend. IIT<br />
students are also invited to audition for Shimer theater productions. For more information, contact Aaron<br />
Garland (312-235-3512 / a.garland@shimer.edu).<br />
IIT Shuttle 312.808-6300<br />
http://www.iit.edu/directory/shuttlebus.html<br />
IIT has regular shuttle bus transportation between the Main Campus, Downtown Campus (565 W. Adams<br />
St.), and commuter railroad stations. For additional information and a schedule, visit the shuttle bus web<br />
site at: http://shuttlebus.iit.edu/shuttlebus.html. Riders are encouraged to provide feedback on shuttle bus<br />
service via email at: shuttlebus@iit. edu. While the shuttle bus is not operated by the Public Safety<br />
Department, Public Safety will field calls <strong>of</strong> an urgent nature regarding the shuttle bus at 312-808-6300