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Undergraduate Admission

NOTE: The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be closed from December 23 to January 1 for the holidays and will reopen on January 2.

What punctuates the Illinois Tech undergraduate experience? Here are three important things you'll find at Illinois Tech—and no place else:

Chicago's Tech University: We are the only tech-focused university in the Chicago area. From skyscrapers to startups, Illinois Tech has fueled the city's rise as a global metropolis.

Opportunity and Value: Illinois Tech is an engine of opportunity, providing the best return on investment in the state and among the best in the nation.

Active Learning: Our students learn by creating, inventing, and solving—not just in the classroom.

Each year students from throughout the world begin their academic journey at Illinois Tech. Here they find a community of people who share their dedication to excellence and passion for discovery.

Discover a truly distinctive education that will prepare you to create meaningful change. Join us!

First-Year Students Transfer International Certificate/Non-Degree Pre-Health/Pre-Med Honors Law Program Joint Programs

If you have already been admitted to Illinois Tech check out the resources for admitted students.

What type of undergraduate are you?

International Student

Join our community of more than 30 percent international full-time, visiting, and exchange students.

Elevate Your Future

Elevate Your Future

Our one-of-a-kind Elevate program empowers you with guaranteed access to hands-on experiences, mentorship, and the future-focused skills to achieve career success.

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Application Dates and Deadlines

Find all the information you need to help you become a Scarlet Hawk, including details about the application, dates, deadlines, processes, and more.

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Find Your Admission Counselor

Have a question or need help completing your application? Look no further. Our admission counselors are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Visit Us

Come experience firsthand what it's like to learn and live on our beautiful Mies Campus in Chicago. If you want to meet with us virtually, we have you covered for that, too.

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