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The SHWC provides administrative oversight of the IIT Student Health Insurance Plan. Aetna Health
insurance is offered to currently enrolled students at IIT. Health insurance is not a requirement to use the
SHWC.
Our counseling services include psychotherapy, referral and medication management. Treatment length
varies dependent on individual needs. Our counselors are experienced to address many issues students
may face and include but not limited to loneliness, relationship concerns, family issues, self-esteem,
depression, anxiety, concentration difficulties, sleeping difficulties, eating disorders, addiction, sexual
concerns, anger management, cultural adjustment and other personal issues.
The SHWC clinical services are provided by a team of culturally sensitive professionals. We provide
comprehensive clinical services and outreach programs to IIT students. In addition, SHWC is a resource
for consultation to faculty, staff and parents of IIT students. We are located in the IIT Tower, 3rd Floor.
Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling us at 312-567-7550.
After hours, weekends and holidays there are several options for crisis and emergency situations. All of
these options are available 24 hours per day, every day of the week including holidays. Services are
available to all IIT students, including those who do not have Aetna health insurance.
Michigan Avenue Immediate Care Center 312 201 1234
Aetna Student Assistance Program 877.351.7889
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.TALK (8255)
IIT Public Safety Department 312.808.6363
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline 888.293.2080
Hazeldon Substance Abuse Recovery 800.257.7810
City of Chicago Emergency 911
Student Employment (on-campus) 312.567.5729
http://www.cmc.iit.edu/
The Career Management Center’s (CMC) online job search database (NACElink) gives students access to
a list of many of “IIT On-Campus Jobs”. Through NACElink students can apply and submit their resume
directly to the department online. Students need to visit the CMC and register for an account to take
advantage of NACElink.
Some IIT departments use NACElink, while others do not. Because of this, students should also check
with individual departments for other on-campus opportunities.
Study Abroad 312.5673680
http://www.iit.edu/study_abroademail: studyabroad@iit.edu
IIT offers a wide range of exchange and study abroad programs for graduate and undergraduate students,
specifically geared to the needs and course requirements of IIT students. Understanding cultural
differences in today’s increasingly interconnected world is an important and invaluable skill. IIT’s
exchange and study abroad programs provide excellent opportunities to help you increase your global
awareness and gain a new perspective of your career field. Not only will the experience enhance your job
marketability after you graduate, but you’ll learn new things, explore other regions of the world, and be
better prepared to meet the challenges of a global workforce.
Technology Services, Office of 312.567.3375
http://www.iit.edu/ots/
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) supports IIT’s primary technology systems including
administrative systems, myIIT and the network and telephone infrastructure. OTS departments include
Technology Infrastructure, Project Management and Application Services, Telecommunications, and
Technology Support. OTS maintains over 450 computers in its classrooms, labs and public terminals
throughout Main, Stuart and Rice campuses. The classrooms are used for courses and IIT-organized
events. To ensure that students have access to equipment that supports their academic goals, the
computers in the classrooms and labs are refreshed on a three-year cycle. The classroom and lab
instructional software is reviewed every semester by the IIT Software Committee, and is updated after
thorough testing for compatibility with existing hardware and software.