Monday, January 5, 2015 their room assignments beginning January 5, 2015 at noon All additional students who are registered for SOAR, may check-in beginning on January 7, 2015 at noon. You may contact Residence and Greek Life with questions or for more information. You may also visit www.iit.edu/housing/, email housing@iit.edu, or call 312.567.5075. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 10 W. 35 th Street need to check-in with the Stuart School of Business once. You must check-in with the Office of Campus Life Thursday, January 8 th to confirm your attendance for SOAR in the MTCC. After checking in, use a computer lab in Room 14C5-1 (14 th Floor) on campus to: Register for classes, if you have not already done so
All additional students who are registered for SOAR, may check-in beginning on January 7, 2015 at noon. You may contact Residence and Greek Life with questions or for more information. You may also visit www.iit.edu/housing/, email housing@iit.edu, or call 312.567.5075. 10 11:45 a.m. Group Academic Advising Session (all programs welcome) Meet the Stuart Academic Advising team and get your questions answered regarding course selection, Bronzeville Room, registration, ACE, PCA, and much more. 6 th Floor All students not attending a Group Academic Advising Session should: 10 W. 35 th Street Complete the Academic Advising Online Orientation ( 14C5-1 (14 th Floor)) Register for classes in a computer lab ( 14C5-1 (14 th Floor)) Obtain your HawkCard (all-purpose university ID) in Hermann Hall, Room 201(??) Use your campus map to explore the Main Campus! 12 noon 12:45 p.m. Welcome Lunch Members of the Stuart staff are excited to welcome you to your first year at IIT Stuart School of Business Bronzeville Room, Join us and other fellow students for lunch where you will be able to connect and begin to build a 6 th Floor community at Stuart. 10 W. 35 th Street 1 2:15 p.m. Diving into Culture Have you noticed lots of people saying Hello! and smiling at you on the streets of Chicago? Why are Bronzeville Room, Americans so friendly? In this session, you will deep dive into what culture can really mean and 6 th Floor explore ten dimensions of culture that will help you engage and communicate more effectively with 10 W. 35 th Street people throughout your graduate experience. Stuart staff members will guide you through an interactive discussion that will establish the foundation for your future success in the U.S. classroom and workplace. 2:30 4 p.m. IIT Stuart Career Management Center Overview During this session you will get introduced to your IIT Stuart Career Management Center. You will also Bronzeville Room, receive detailed information on the resources available to you, and the tools you will need to be 6 th Floor successful both as a student and in your career. Stuart CMC will support you as you prepare for 10 W. 35 th Street internships during your academic experience and for full time roles after graduation. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10 W. 35 th Street need to check-in with the Stuart School of Business once. You must check-in with the Office of Campus Life beginning Thursday, January 8 th to confirm your attendance for SOAR in the MTCC. After checking in, use a computer lab in Room 14C5-1 (14 th Floor) on campus to: Register for classes, if you have not already done so
9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Mandatory English Testing (for the Professional Communication Advancement program) Stuart Building, All international students must register for mandatory English assessment tests when they check-in. Bring Room 111 your passport and IIT admission letter to the testing site. 10 W. 31 st Street All additional students who are registered for SOAR, may check-in beginning on January 7, 2015 at noon. You may contact Residence and Greek Life with questions or for more information. You may also visit www.iit.edu/housing/, email housing@iit.edu, or call 312.567.5075. 12 noon 1 p.m. Lunch on Your Own Various Locations Whether you are done for the day or are waiting for your next session to begin, grab lunch at one of our dining locations on campus! All dining locations accept tech cash, cash, and credit cards. Center Court; 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Options: Looking for something quick and on the go? Stop by Center Court for a burrito, burger, sandwich, pizza, and much more! 10West; 7: 30 a.m. 4 p.m. Location: IIT Tower Lobby (10 W. 35 th Street) Options: Daily lunch entrée and simple to-go lunches such as sandwiches, soup, and pizza! 1 3 p.m. IIT Stuart Graduate Student Welcome Program During this session you will receive detailed information on the resources available to you at Stuart and the tools you will need to be successful both as a student and in your career. The staff that will support 10 W. 35 th Street you both academically and professionally will lead engaging sessions throughout the afternoon and answer your questions. 3 4:30 p.m. Academic Program Overview Meet faculty members and learn about the merits of your academic program as a whole. 10 W. 35 th Street The Stuart Academic Advising team will then answer questions course selection and registration. MSF students IIT Tower MBA, EMS, and MAC students Bronzeville Room, 6 th Floor MPA students University Room, 6 th Floor
4:30 6:00 p.m. IIT Stuart Graduate Student Welcome Reception Meet and greet Associate and Assistant Deans, Program Directors, and faculty and staff members. Lobby Appetizers and refreshments to be served. 10 W. 35 th Street Thursday, January 8, 2015 10 W. 35 th Street need to check-in with the Stuart School of Business once. You must check-in with the Office of Campus Life to confirm your attendance for SOAR in the MTCC. After checking in, use a computer lab in Room 14C5-1 (14 th Floor) on campus to: Register for classes, if you have not already done so. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Mandatory English Testing (for the Professional Communication Advancement program) Stuart Building, All international students must register for mandatory English assessment tests when they check-in. Bring Room 111 your passport and IIT admission letter to the testing site. 10 W. 31 st Street 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. New Student Check-In (OCL) Campus Center the semester! Make sure to have a photo ID and your A-number (student identification number) with All additional students who are registered for SOAR may check-in. You may contact Residence and Greek Life with questions or for more information. You may also visit www.iit.edu/housing/, email housing@iit.edu, or call 312.567.5075. 12 noon 2 p.m. Orientation for New Master s Degree Students from European Partner School in France and Spain Hermann Hall Attendance is required for all Master s Degree students from France and Spain who participate Crown Room in the IIT European Partner School program. 1 4 p.m. IIT Stuart Open Academic Advising Hours If you have questions that have not been answered in a Group Academic Advising Session, come 13 th floor in to see your Academic Advisor for a quick 5-10 minute meeting. NOTE: You must present 10 W. 35 th Street identification (HawkCard or passport) to gain access to the IIT Tower.
Friday, January 9, 2015 7:30 a.m. 1 p.m. SOAR Check-In Open Hermann Hall Let us know you are here on campus and check-in for our Graduate SOAR program! Gallery Lounge 7:30 a.m. New Graduate Student Welcome Breakfast Herman Hall Take the time to mix and mingle with other graduate students, faculty, and staff at our welcome breakfast. 10 W. 35 th Street need to check-in with the Stuart School of Business once. After checking in, use a computer lab in Room 14C5-1 (14 th Floor) on campus to: Register for classes, if you have not already done so. 9 a.m. University Welcome Hermann Hall Join the Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students for your official welcome to IIT s community. 9:15 a.m. Academic Expectations Hermann Hall Dr. Jamshid Mohammadi, Associate Dean of Graduate College and Professor in Civil and Architectural Engineering, and Nadya Lesova, IIT Stuart Director of Academic Advising, will talk about how to be academically successful at IIT. All additional students who are registered for SOAR may check-in. You may contact Residence and Greek Life with questions or for more information. You may also visit www.iit.edu/housing/, email housing@iit.edu, or call 312.567.5075. Please note that the residence halls officially open on TBD, so services prior to this date may be limited. 10:15 a.m. Sexual Harassment Prevention Hermann Hall Learn how you can prevent sexual harassment on IIT s campus.
10:30 a.m. Show Me the Money: Navigating College Costs Hermann Hall The Offices of Financial Aid and Student Accounting will help guide students through IIT's financial systems to better understand how to navigate college costs. 11 a.m. How to Be Safe at IIT and in Chicago Hermann Hall Learn about ways to be safe on campus and in the City of Chicago from our Public Safety team. They will go over resources available for you on campus. 11:30 a.m Career Service 101 (OPTIONAL) Hermann Hall Join IIT s Career Service and find out what they have to offer students and alumni to prepare them for their career paths after graduation. 12 noon - 1:45 p.m. Lunch On Your Own Various Locations Grab lunch at one of our dining locations on campus! Center Court Options: Looking for something quick and on the go? Stop by Center Court for a burrito, burger, sandwich, pizza, and much more! Global Grounds Options: Coffee, tea, smoothies, and pastries! It is our favorite coffee shop on campus! Pritzker Club Options: A variety of fresh seasonal menu items. The Pritzker Club is a sit down restaurant that offers a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and entrees. 10west Location: IIT Tower Lobby (10 W. 35 th Street) Options: Daily lunch entrée and simple to-go lunches such as sandwiches, soup, and pizza! International Student Program (Required for all International Students) 1:45 3:30 p.m. Immigration Basics & Employment for International Students Hermann Hall All F-1 and J-1 international students are required to attend this session. Students will learn how to maintain immigration status and comply with U.S. laws and regulations. Students will also be introduced to the International Center staff and resources available through the International Center. Cultural Adjustment & Intro to American Culture Come and learn about cultural adjustment and the basic nuances of American culture. This portion of SOAR is designed to help you adjust to life in the U.S. and be successful in your day to day interactions with American citizens. 3:30 4pm Student Accounting Frequently Asked Questions Hermann Hall The primary mission for the Office of Student Accounting is to assure that funds due the university are billed and collected timely and accurately. The IIT Student Account Basics presentation covers the following important topics to help meet this mission: tuition and fee overview, student portal navigation, payment due dates, electronic billing, payment methods and navigation, and international wire instructions. Monday, January 12, 2015 12 noon 2p.m. Student Resource Fair MTCC Explore the Student Resource Fair to learn about important resources from around campus Bridge Banks: Citibank, Bank of America, and PNC Bank Cell Phones: AT&T/Otterbox
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