ILLINOIS TECH
SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND
“After Scholarship Weekend I knew I had
chosen the right place. Getting to know faculty
and current students made me feel at home
from the very beginning.”
— Collin Dunn ’16
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Congratulations!
Welcome to Illinois Institute of Technology’s Scholarship Weekend! This booklet will offer
information on when and where to eat, what tours and other activities are available, and any
other important details that finalists and parents will need to know. This booklet also has
weekend and IIT information, as well as the weekend schedule. Be sure to let us know if you need
any assistance.
INTERVIEW AND INTERVIEW CHECK IN
Your interviewer and interview time are shown on the label on the front of your folder. Please
arrive at the Office of Undergraduate Admission for interview check in at least 30 minutes prior
to your scheduled interview time. Interview check in will be available from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
on Thursday and Friday. A current IIT student or admission staff member will escort you to your
interview. Please do not go directly to your interview without checking in.
PHONE HOME ON US
If you’re here alone and need to check in with your family, please let us know. You can use one of
our phones to call home and let everyone know you have arrived safely.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Should you need anything and don’t know who to ask, the members of our staff listed below are
your primary contacts.
For General Information
Throughout the Weekend:
Additional Admission Contacts
Throughout the Weekend:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Perlstein Hall, Room 101
Office Front Desk: 312.567.5189
Weekend Hours:
Thursday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–noon
Timothy Lipman
Scholarship Weekend Coordinator
Office Phone: 312.567.6933
Cell Phone: 312.859.4705
Office of Financial Aid
Perlstein Hall, Suite 206
Office Phone: 312.567.7219
Monday–Friday: noon–3 p.m.
Toni Riley
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Office Phone: 312.567.5239
Cell Phone: 806.445.5946
Campus Public Safety
Located in Farr Hall
Non-Emergency: 312.808.6300
Emergency: 312.808.6363
REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT WHEN YOU’RE READY TO LEAVE
At the conclusion of your weekend with us, if you are being hosted overnight on campus with an
IIT student, we’ll ask you to come to the Office of Undergraduate Admission in Perlstein Hall and
check out. Regardless of the night or nights you’re spending on campus, you’ll need to stop by
the office during the hours listed above and let us know of your departure.
HOSTING CONTACTS
If you are staying in the residence halls and need help, go to your floor’s resident advisor (RA).
If you cannot find the RA, you should contact the community desk assistant, located at the front
door of each residence hall complex, at 312.808.6500 (or, from any campus phone, x8.6500).
If you are staying in a fraternity or sorority house and a problem arises that you or your host
can’t handle, the recruitment chair or another house officer can assist you.
If your family is here with you, they have been given the name and campus phone number
of your host. If you stay with someone other than your assigned host (including if you decide to
stay with family members), it is important to let us know so we can contact you in case of
an emergency.
IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR FAMILIES
On the front of your parent folder, you will find the name, campus residential location, and
phone number of your student’s host.
You will also find your student’s interview time and the interviewer’s name on your folder.
Since all finalists are required to meet at the Office of Undergraduate Admission prior to their
interviews, you may also want to use the office as a central meeting place throughout the
weekend. We will have staff members available throughout the day on Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday to assist you, hours listed on prior page.
CAMPUS ATTRACTIONS
Global Grounds Cafe
(coffee, tea, smoothies, etc.)
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8 a.m.–8 p.m.
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
noon–7 p.m.
Talon’s
IIT’s breakfast hot spot and gourmet lunch
sandwiches
Hermann Hall, Main Lobby
Thursday and Friday
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Commons Dining Hall
Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Bog
Hermann Hall, Lower Level
The Bog is IIT’s campus pub and recreation
center, and a favorite of students and alumni.
Thursday and Friday
5 p.m.–1 a.m.
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
This is where your meal passes will be
accepted for the weekend. This is “all you care
to eat” dining.
Thursday and Friday
Breakfast: 7–9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (it is recommended to
eat before 12:15 p.m. to avoid peak times)
Dinner: 4:30–7 p.m.
Saturday
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Thursday, February 5
Time
Meals
Finalist Activity
Campus Tours
College Information Sessions
Event Details
Designed for Parents
Event Location
7 A.M.
7–9 a.m.
Breakfast
The Commons
Meal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus
Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small
envelopes in each.
8 A.M.
8:30–4 p.m.
Weekend Check-In
Check in with us and receive information about your weekend, including the
schedule and any updates.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
9 A.M.
9–9:45 a.m.
Campus Tour
Take a walking tour of our historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student
Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will
not include the residence halls.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
10 A.M.
10–10:45 a.m.
Residential Tour
This provides a more in-depth tour of the various residential location options on
campus. The tour will lead you through McCormick Student Village (MSV) and State
Street Village (SSV). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
10–10:45 a.m.
Computational Thinking
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Stuart Building, Room 111
The session will answer three questions:
Are computers perfect machines?
Are computers fast enough?
Are computers smart enough?
11 A.M.
11–11:45 a.m.
Idea Shop Tour
Tour IIT’s innovation space, home to the IPRO program, where students from all
disciplines collaborate in teams to solve real-world problems. The Idea Shop
includes space for scientific computing, engineering graphics, mobile app
development, and a state-of the-art machine shop filled with rapid-prototyping
equipment. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
11–11:45 a.m.
Undergraduate Teaching Lab Tour/Chemistry Demonstration
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Wishnick Hall, Room 213
Join chemistry lecturer Nosheen Gothard on a laboratory tour of our undergraduate
teaching labs, which will include a demonstration with oozing liquids. The
demonstrations will be based on experiments from the current semester’s general
chemistry curriculum and incendiary chemistry.
11–11:45 a.m.
A Random Walk Through Mathematics From a
Computational Viewpoint
We will consider topics ranging from elementary algebra and the Pythagorean
theorem to graph theory and topology from a computational and exploratory
viewpoint using Mathematica.
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
Thursday, February 5
Meals
Finalist Activity
Campus Tours
College Information Sessions
Designed for Parents
Time
Event Details
Event Location
11 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Lunch
The Commons
Meal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus
Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small
envelopes in each. It is highly recommend that you eat before 12:15 p.m. to avoid
peak lunch times.
NOON
Noon–2 p.m.
Meet Your Host
If you are staying overnight on campus, meet your host at our “overnight check-in”
location.
12:45–1:45 p.m.
Q&A with Dr. Spink — Pre-Med Advisor
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Life Science Building, Room 152
Interested in medical school? Come join the Honors Medical Society as they chat with
Health Advisor Katie Spink to learn more about pre-med at Illinois Tech.
1 P.M.
1–1:45 p.m.
Campus Tour
Take a walking tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student
Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will
not include the residence halls.
1–1:45 p.m.
Student Panel for Parents
Parents: Here’s your chance to chat with current Camras Scholars about academics,
campus life, life in Chicago, and more! (There will be a separate session for
students).
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
2 P.M.
2–2:45 p.m.
Residential Tour
This provides a more in-depth tour of the various residential location options on
campus. The tour will lead you through McCormick Student Village (MSV) and State
Street Village (SSV). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
2–2:45 p.m.
Big Data, Web Design, and Documentary Projects:
Digital Humanities at IIT
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
This session provides an overview of the undergraduate Digital Humanities program
at IIT — one of only a handful of such programs in the United States. Our program
combines the study of traditional humanities fields like literature, philosophy,
history, and communications with an emphasis on digital methods and design.
We’ll introduce students to the degree plan and the types of undergraduate
research and courses available before transitioning to a hands-on media
studies project.
2–2:45 p.m.
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Illinois Tech’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (ChBE) —
established in 1901 — was one of the first chemical engineering programs in the
country. Today, it also continues to be on the leading edge of relevance and
innovation. Come learn how ChBE strives to meet the present and future needs
of society and industry by providing state-of-the-art education and research
programs to its students.
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Ballroom
Thursday, February 5
Time
Meals
Finalist Activity
Campus Tours
College Information Sessions
Event Details
Designed for Parents
Event Location
3 P.M.
3–3:30 p.m.
Galvin Library Tour
Come tour the Paul V. Galvin Library and see all of the important services and
opportunities provided to our students. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of
the tour.
3–3:45 p.m.
Parent and Staff Chat
Parents, come join in an informal conversation with staff from Undergraduate
Admission, Financial Aid, Campus Life, Residence and Greek Life, and the One Stop,
who will help answer your questions about being the parent of an IIT student.
3–4:30 p.m.
Student Panel for Students
Students: Now is your chance to ask current Camras students about their
experiences and what it means to be a student at Illinois Tech! It’s just you and
current scholars, so feel free to ask the hard questions.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Ballroom
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
4 P.M.
4–4:45 p.m.
Campus Tour
Take a walking tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student
Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will
not include the residence halls.
4:30–8:30 p.m.
Architecture Tour and Dinner
All architecture students — join the College of Architecture as they welcome you to
campus in historic S. R. Crown Hall, designed by Mies van der Rohe. After a tour
you’ll go on another tour of the architectural firm John Ronan Architects downtown
before heading to your pizza dinner. Meet in Perlstein Hall lobby by 4:20 p.m.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
5 P.M.
5–5:30 p.m.
Welcome Session
Hermann Hall - Ballroom
Alan Cramb, IIT’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, and
president elect, along with other members of the IIT community will welcome all to
campus.
6 P.M.
5:30–8 p.m.
Student Dinners
Around Chicago
Finalists will sample some of Chicago’s world-famous cuisine with faculty, staff, and
current Camras Scholars. Dinner groups will be dismissed from the Hermann Hall
Ballroom after the Welcome Session and should return to Hermann Hall by 8:30 p.m.
This will be the best place to meet with parents or your overnight host.
5:30–8 p.m.
Parent’s Reception
Just for parents and family members. While your finalist is having dinner with IIT
faculty and current Camras Scholars, come unwind and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and
drinks while meeting other parents, IIT staff, faculty, administration, and current
students in a more relaxed atmosphere.
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - The Pritzker Club
Friday, February 6
Time
Meals
Finalist Activity
Campus Tours
College Information Sessions
Event Details
Designed for Parents
Event Location
7 A.M.
7–9 a.m.
Breakfast
The Commons
Meal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus
Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small
envelopes in each.
8 A.M.
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Weekend Check-In for Friday arrivals
Check in with us and receive information about your weekend, including the
schedule and any updates.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
9 A.M.
9–9:45 a.m.
Campus Tour
Take a walking tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student
Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will
not include the residence halls.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
10 A.M.
10–10:45 a.m.
Architecture Model Shop Tour
You are invited to join John Kriegshauser, a College of Architecture adjunct Associate
professor and Materials Lab supervisor. You will be touring our Minerals and Metals
Building, which houses our 14,000-square-foot comprehensive materials lab used by
students to bring their creative ideas to life.
10–10:45 a.m.
Galvin Library Tour
Come tour Paul V. Galvin Library and see all of the important services and
opportunities provided to our students. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of
the tour.
10–10:45 a.m.
Introduction to Computer Science
This lecture will cover a high-level overview of computer science, why it is an
exciting field to study, and how you can make CS a lifelong career. Some of the
topics that will be covered are cloud computing, big data, and parallel computing.
10 a.m.–noon
Tour of Adler Planetarium
Join our new astrophysics program for a special IIT tour of the Adler Planetarium.
Tour is reserved to the first 15 registrants (sign up in the Undergraduate Admission
office). Preference is given to astrophysics and physics majors.
10–10:45 a.m.
Parent and Staff Chat
Parents, come join an informal conversation with staff from Undergraduate
Admission, Financial Aid, Campus Life, Residence and Greek Life, and the One Stop,
who will help answer your questions about being the parent of an IIT student.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Ballroom
Friday, February 6
Time
Meals
Finalist Activity
Campus Tours
College Information Sessions
Event Details
Designed for Parents
Event Location
11 P.M.
11–11:45 a.m.
Embedded Systems and Smart Technology
Sensors, cell phones, intelligent devices are everywhere. With the growing use
of solar power, the idea of vast sensor arrays being deployed in everyday life is
no longer a dream of science fiction. Come see a small demonstration of what is
possible right off the bat.
11–11:45 p.m.
Residential Tour
This provides a more in-depth tour of the various residential location options on
campus. The tour will lead you through McCormick Student Village (MSV), and State
Street Village (SSV). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
11 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
Lunch
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The Commons
Meal tickets for The Commons cafeteria next to The McCormick Tribune Campus
Center are provided in both student and parent check-in folders — see the small
envelopes in each. It is highly recommend that you eat before 12:15 p.m. to avoid
peak lunch times.
NOON
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Student Resource Fair
Meet staff from different campus departments, such as Career Management Center,
Center for Disability Resources, Study Abroad, and Office of Campus Life.
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - The Mies Bridge
1 P.M.
1–1:45 p.m.
The Physics of Skydiving
This session will describe modern sport skydiving and its various disciplines (freefall
formations, canopy accuracy, wingsuit flying) with an emphasis on the principles of
physics that underlie the equipment used and performances achieved. John Kallend
is a professor of engineering and physics, and is an experienced skydiver who has
made more than 2,700 jumps and set several world records for large skydiving
formations.
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
2 P.M.
2–4 p.m.
Chicago Trolley Tour
See our wonderful city and IIT’s neighborhood by trolley! Open to finalists and
families, sign up in the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Check in 15 minutes
prior to departure. Tours will last between 90 minutes and two hours.
2–2:45 p.m.
Campus Tour
Take a walking tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student
Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will
not include the residence halls.
2–2:45 p.m.
Science at IIT
Join IIT’s College of Science Dean, Russell Betts, as he discusses the history of science
at IIT.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
Friday, February 6
Time
Meals
Finalist Activity
Campus Tours
College Information Sessions
Event Details
Designed for Parents
Event Location
3 P.M.
3–3:45 p.m.
Idea Shop Tour
Tour IIT’s innovation space, home to the IPRO program, where students from all
disciplines collaborate in teams to solve real-world problems. The Idea Shop
includes space for scientific computing, engineering graphics, mobile app
development, and a state-of the-art machine shop filled with rapid-prototyping
equipment. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
3–3:45 p.m.
The Importance of CyberSecurity
In this discussion, we will examine the role of cybersecurity in protection of assets
and operating environments, both domestically and abroad. We will also examine
legislative aspects of cybersecurity and IIT’s ability to prepare students for work in
this area.
3–4:30 p.m.
Final Student Panel
Come ask any final questions you might have of current Camras Scholars about their
experiences, insider information about being successful at a rigorous university, or
anything else you might not have had the chance to ask throughout the weekend!
Parents and students are welcome.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Ballroom
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center
(MTCC) - Auditorium
4 P.M.
4–4:45 p.m.
Campus Tour
Take a walking tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our Student
Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will
not include the residence halls.
4–6 p.m.
Chicago Trolley Tour
See our wonderful city and IIT’s neighborhood by trolley! Open to finalists and
families, sign up in the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Check in 15 minutes
prior to departure. Tours will last between 90 minutes and two hours.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
5 P.M.
5–6:30 p.m.
Dinners with Overnight Hosts
Finalists staying in McCormick Student Village or State Street Village will eat with
their hosts in the MTCC. Those staying in the fraternity and sorority houses will have
dinner with their hosts on The Quad.
6 P.M.
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Social Events
Hermann Hall, Lower Level
Come join current IIT students for a fun night of activites. Triangle Fraternity and
current Camras students will host the Minute to Win-It game show, or join the fun in
the Bog (open until 1 a.m.). Any and all are welcome to join!
8 P.M.
8:30–10 p.m.
Kappa Kocoa Night
Kappa Phi Delta Sorority House
Join the sisters of Kappa Phi Delta sorority for a night of chocolate treats and games!
8:45–10 p.m.
The Chocolate Fiasco
Come join the sisters of Zeta Pi Omega (Zippos) in chocolate decorating! We will be
taking delicious melted chocolate and putting it in molds and you will be able to
decorate your creation by adding sprinkles and glittery frosting! Once you’re done
they will be put in the fridge where they will set and you can enjoy the tasty treat.
MSV Center Lounge
Saturday, February 7
Time
Meals
Finalist Activity
Campus Tours
College Information Sessions
Event Details
Designed for Parents
Event Location
8 A.M.
8–10 a.m.
Breakfast
We will have breakfast available for finalists before departing.
8 a.m.–noon
Check Out
Be sure to check out with us before departing. We will have current staff and
students available for any last-minute questions as well.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall
9 A.M.
9–10 a.m.
Campus Tour
If you missed a campus tour, take a one-hour walking tour of our Historic Main
Campus, guided by one of our Student Ambassadors. This tour will include the
residence halls.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
11 A.M.
11 a.m.–noon
Campus Tour
One final chance to take a tour of our Historic Main Campus guided by one of our
Student Ambassadors. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Tour
will include the residence halls.
Office of Undergraduate Admission,
Perlstein Hall Lobby
IIT students are able to supplement their IIT curriculum with courses at VanderCook College of Music, which is also located on our
campus. These students participate in classes, play in ensembles, or even take private lessons. IIT students take classes at VanderCook not
only for enrichment, but also to fulfill humanities electives or even earn a music minor.
If you are interested in learning more feel free to stop by VanderCook’s walk-in hours of 10 a.m.–3 p.m. VanderCook’s building is located
on the northwest corner of IIT’s campus (3140 S. Federal St.), circled on the map at right.
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MAIN CAMPUS
2015 SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND
Undergraduate Admission Office
Perlstein Hall 101
10 West 33rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
IIT
Bookstore
(main line) 312.567.3025
(toll-free) 800.448.2329
(fax) 312.567.6939
Scholarship Weekend Hours:
Thursday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–noon
Greek Quad
RAPID TRANSIT
AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
• CTA Red Line (Howard–Dan Ryan) to Sox/35th Street Station
IIT will be offering complimentary shuttle service to both
Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway
International Airport throughout the entire weekend. A link to
register for this shuttle was sent prior to the weekend and you
were able to select times based on your own travel schedule.
These shuttles will pick up and drop off directly on IIT’s Main
Campus next to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
• CTA Green Line (Ashland/63rd or East 63/Cottage Grove) to
35th Street/Bronzeville/IIT Station
• Metra Rail’s Rock Island District Line stops next to Main
Campus at the 35th Street/‘Lou’ Jones/Bronzeville Station
If your flight is delayed or cancelled, call the Office of
Admission’s front desk immediately at 312.567.5189.
CAMPUS CONTACTS
Timothy Lipman
Scholarship Weekend Coordinator
Office Phone: 312.567.6933
Cell Phone: 312.859.4705
Toni Riley
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Office Phone: 312.567.5239
Cell Phone: 806.445.5946
Campus Public Safety
Located in Farr Hall
Non-Emergency: 312.808.6300
Emergency: 312.808.6363
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Perlstein Hall, Room 101
Office Front Desk: 312.567.5189
Available: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Monday–Friday)
Scholarship Weekend Hours:
Thursday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–noon
Office of Financial Aid
Perlstein Hall, Suite 206
Office Phone: 312.567.7219
Walk-ins Welcome: Noon–3 p.m. (Monday–Friday)
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