FAQ

How do I apply for admission?  
For information, visit Graduate Admissions.

If I am not interested in a degree but want to take individual courses, do I have to apply for admission?
Graduate students may apply for admission as non-degree seeking and take any number of courses but no more than six credit hours obtained in this status may be applied to a graduate degree or certificate program.

Professional learning students do not have to be admitted to the university. Visit the Professional Learning website for more information on online program offerings.

Degree seeking online learning students must apply for admission before they can register for a course.

What are the requirements for international students applying to IIT for distance education programs?
International students should consult the Graduate Admissions page for international students for complete details.

As a distance education student, will I work with an advisor?
In many cases an academic adviser is assigned and noted in the admissions letter to the student. If not, contact the academic department and ask to speak to an adviser.

All students are assigned academic advisers. Policies of academic departments may differ. Students should contact the academic department of interest and ask to speak to an academic adviser Visit the list of academic departments for more information

How much are tuition and fees?
Information about tuition and fees can be located at http://www.iit.edu/bursar/tuition/index.shtml

What is a Program of Study form and where do I get one?
All graduate degree-seeking students must complete a Program of Study form. Contact your graduate academic adviser for instructions on submitting your program of study.

How do I determine which courses to take?
Contact the academic department of interest and ask to speak to an academic adviser for assistance selecting appropriate courses. If you are admitted, you can find advising information and next steps on your admission letter. You can find a list of departments here.

How do I register for classes?
Registration can be completed only after official admission is confirmed. Registration can be completed the Academics Tab in the myIIT portal. 

In many cases the academic adviser approves registration for graduate students to insure that prerequisites have been met for specific courses.

Can I take IIT Online courses anywhere in the world? 

Internet courses are available to any IIT student anywhere in the world. International students may be admitted to online programs contingent upon admissions rules as administered by the office of Graduate Enrollment. There are international locations where students may participate in Internet courses and receive local support. These initiatives are coordinated by the IIT Office of International Affairs. Other locations may be supported based on the availability of appropriate exam administration facilities. Contact IIT Online Student Support Services for more information online.studentsvc@iit.edu.

Televised courses are only available in the Chicago Area at specific corporate viewing sites (restricted to employees only) and public viewing sites (open to all IIT students). Students may request videotapes of course lectures under certain conditions. Send email to online.studentsvc@iit.edu for more information.

Can I take online courses at my own pace? 
No. All IIT Online courses are paced on a semester or quarter basis. Televised courses have specific meeting/broadcast times. Internet lectures can be viewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the term.

How do I obtain course materials?
Many instructors will post course materials on Blackboard. Televised course material may be sent to the site via courier service or the instructor will provide a web site from which course material can be downloaded.

Assigned textbooks may be ordered at the IIT bookstore website

How will I interact with the instructor and/or other students?
Course instructors will provide their contact information and email address. Interaction with other online learning students takes place over Blackboard, including chat rooms and other interactive resources. Faculty may also use other online tools.

Television students can interact with the faculty member at the time of the lecture via telephone.

How are televised laboratories conducted?
The course instructor or academic department determines how this occurs. Contact the academic department or course instructor for details.

How will I know if there is a live laboratory section for a televised course?
The course schedule indicates when live laboratories are conducted and at which campus. You can also check with Student Services by email at online.studentsvc@iit.edu

If I am an online student, will I ever have to travel to campus? 
Online courses do not require travel to campus. IIT students are located all over the world. 

Students enrolled in local television courses may be required to travel to campus for live labs on-campus, or for exams, if required by the instructor. 

May I attend campus for live courses?
Students are expected to attend the course at the site/location where officially registered, unless otherwise instructed by the instructor.

If a student wants to attend a specific live section of the course, he or she should request permission from the instructor in advance to insure that space is available.

Can I download lecture videos?
At this time IIT offers lectures as streamed content and does not support downloading.

Are there extra costs associated with televised or Internet courses?
There are no additional fees for IIT Online courses. For detailed  information on tuition and fees, visit the Office of Financial Aid's Cost of Attendance page.

Can I apply for financial aid?
Because students associated with IIT's online offerings are considered IIT students, interested candidates should follow regular procedures and apply through the Office of Financial Aid.

Do I need to contact anyone to arrange for a proctor?
Students enrolled in televised courses or students enrolled in online courses within the Chicago Area do not need to arrange for proctors. IIT Online Student Support Services will utilize the exam dates provided by instructors to schedule proctors.

Students enrolled in online courses outside the Chicago Area need to contact IIT Online Support Services to confirm a testing locaton. Contact support for exams at online.studentsvc@iit.edu or call 312.567.3460

How do I locate my proctor for a televised course?
Students who are registered in televised courses should contact IIT Student Support Services for information regarding proctor assignments. Students taking televised courses at the public viewing site should check the viewing room for a posting of information about exam proctoring or contact TV Student Support Services at online.studentsvc@iit.edu. 

How are exams administered for Internet courses?
Exams outside of the Chicago Area are typically administered at Community College Testing Centers. Exams within the Chicago Area are typically administered at the Main Campus, Rice Campus, or Moffett Campus. At locations outside of the U.S., the online staff will work with the student to identify an acceptable testing location.

Who provides support services to online learning students?
IIT Online Student Support Services provides assistance with delivery of course material and exams, exam/proctor coordination, delivering incoming material to instructors, and returning graded course material to students. Students who need assistance from this office should send an email to: online.studentsvc@iit.edu.

How do I get a Student ID?
All officially enrolled online learning students may request an ID card. Send email to hawkcard@iit.edu to request an ID card, and one will be mailed to you.

How do I get logins for various IIT computing systems? 
Download/print the new student computing guide (.pdf).

How do I get an email address? 
Email account information is located in the new student computing guide

Are library resources available to online learning students?
Absolutely. Visit the web site www.gl.iit.edu for information about electronic resources and library policies.

Are computing resources available to online learning students?
Online students have access to the following computing resources: computer classrooms, computer hardware and computer software. 

For more information on computing services, visit IIT Office of Technology Services. Access to online courses is provided through the Blackboard course management system (available via the myIIT portal). Specific resources required for each course is identified by the course instructor in the course syllabus.

As a student with a disability who is taking IIT Online courses, am I eligible for accommodations?
Students with disabilities enrolled in IIT Online courses are eligible for accommodations. In order to receive accommodations for a disability, please contact the Center for Disability Resources at disabilities@iit.edu or at 312-567-5744. You will need to submit documentation of your disability and speak with a staff member in the CDR to determine what accommodations are appropriate. Additional information about the CDR, services, and documentation guidelines can be found on the CDR website: iit.edu/cdr. Advance planning is critical to ensuring that accommodations are provided in a timely manner.

How can I learn more about partnering with IIT Online?
If you are interested in a business relationship with IIT Online or TV learning programs, please contact Charles Scott at scott@iit.edu or Lauren Woods at lwoods1@iit.edu.