College is a lot of work. Hard work. But that doesn't mean it's all work and no play. As an Illinois Tech student, you will find countless ways to pursue your passions.
The Office of Student Life can help students make the most of their time at Illinois Tech.
Illinois Tech offers more than 150 student organizations, from university chapters of professional organizations and the Student Government Association to the student-run radio station and esports. Suitable is home to all of it.
Greek organizations have been an important part of the Illinois Tech educational experience on campus for more than 100 years鈥攁nd anyone is welcome to join. Illinois Tech offers 10 Greek chapters, including eight fraternities and two sororities.
Illinois Tech Esports aims to engage the university community in casual and competitive gaming, and strives to create experiences dedicated to the player.
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There are more than 650 student events held on Illinois Tech's campus each year. Find out what's going on, and what may interest you.
Campus Life hosts service learning and community service opportunities throughout the year. These allow you to get involved in the community, to meet fellow students outside of the classroom, and to put your values into practice.
鈥淚 am treasurer of Illinois Tech鈥檚 Hyperloop club. Our organization is designing and building a small, high-speed transportation pod that is modeled after Elon Musk鈥檚 Hyperloop Pod idea. This group has allowed me to learn about new concepts and get additional hands-on experience outside of the classroom. Being the treasurer has given me the opportunity to learn about the business side of a project as well."
鈥淚鈥檓 very involved with the university鈥檚 newspaper, TechNews, Illinois Tech鈥檚 chapter of the Society of Physics Students, and Writers at Illinois Tech (WaIT). Illinois Tech has a large variety of student organizations, and even if you are looking for something that isn鈥檛 there, it鈥檚 quite straightforward to start your own! I created WaIT during my freshman year, and it鈥檚 become a great place for writers to gather together.鈥
