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Educational Services<br />

The Office <strong>of</strong> Educational Services provides a variety <strong>of</strong><br />

academic support services for an undergraduate student<br />

from the time <strong>of</strong> admission to graduation. These services<br />

include academic advising, evaluation <strong>of</strong> transfer credits<br />

from both United States and international schools; academic<br />

program audits; student petitions; change <strong>of</strong> major;<br />

monitoring <strong>of</strong> academic progress; certification <strong>of</strong> student’s<br />

Greek Life<br />

Greek Life plays an integral role in student life. IIT’s<br />

seven fraternities and three sororities <strong>of</strong>fer a wide range<br />

<strong>of</strong> programs and services that benefit the student<br />

Health Center<br />

The Student Health Center focuses on primary care with<br />

a strong emphasis on wellness and patient education.<br />

The staff includes nurse practitioners and a registered<br />

nurse. All members <strong>of</strong> the senior staff have advanced<br />

degrees and certifications or licenses to practice their<br />

specialities. Numerous programs are presented throughout<br />

the year to promote health and wellness.<br />

The center can provide diagnosis and treatment <strong>of</strong><br />

common illnesses and injuries and prescriptions for<br />

medication. Both women’s and men’s health care concerns<br />

are addressed, including gynecological exams and birth<br />

International Center<br />

The purpose <strong>of</strong> the International Center is to promote<br />

international education and cultural exchange by 1)<br />

supporting international students, faculty, staff and<br />

students studying abroad, 2) assisting in the compliance<br />

<strong>of</strong> immigration and other related regulations, 3) providing<br />

services and resources to the IIT community. These<br />

services include: individual and group orientations to the<br />

university and community; assistance with document<br />

preparation for employment and other related non-immigrant<br />

benefits; workshops for faculty, staff, and students<br />

Leadership Academy<br />

The Leadership Academy is an integral component <strong>of</strong><br />

IIT’s interpr<strong>of</strong>essional approach to undergraduate<br />

education. Its objectives are to create and implement an<br />

effective leadership development curriculum for IIT<br />

undergraduate students, to identify and support students<br />

with exceptional leadership potential, and to evaluate<br />

leadership development outcomes at individual and<br />

<strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.<br />

<strong>Copyright</strong> & <strong>Disclaimer</strong> <strong>Information</strong>: <strong>Copyright</strong> © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. CollegeSource® digital catalogs are derivative works owned and copyrighted by CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation. Catalog content is owned and copyrighted by the appropriate school. While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.<br />

IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008<br />

Campus Resources<br />

eligibility for graduation; and <strong>of</strong>ficial withdrawal from<br />

the university. In addition, this <strong>of</strong>fice admits part-time<br />

undergraduate students, all students for the INTM and<br />

ITM programs, and reinstates former undergraduate<br />

students to the university. The <strong>of</strong>fice also maintains the<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficial academic files for all undergraduate students.<br />

community. Membership is open to commuting as well as<br />

resident students.<br />

control. Additional services include allergy shots, immunizations,<br />

and laboratory testing. Complicated medical<br />

cases are referred to the physician who is available on<br />

campus for 2 hours, one day per week, or to specialists.<br />

The health center also manages the student health insurance<br />

program.<br />

For emergencies occurring after <strong>of</strong>fice hours, the Public<br />

Safety Department will transport students to a local<br />

hospital emergency room. Health services are confidential,<br />

and there is no charge for <strong>of</strong>fice visits. Charges may<br />

apply for laboratory tests and medications.<br />

on issues affecting international student and scholars;<br />

cross-cultural activities and programs that promote intercultural<br />

perspectives and address adjustment issues;<br />

study abroad advising for students interested in studying<br />

in another country.<br />

All international students, scholars and faculty are<br />

required to report to the International Center immediately<br />

upon arrival.<br />

program levels. Currently, the academy <strong>of</strong>fers scholarships<br />

and mentors to the scholarship recipients. It also<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers a series <strong>of</strong> engaging leadership development seminars,<br />

which any IIT full-time undergraduate student can<br />

attend and earn points toward a certificate in leadership<br />

studies.<br />

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