Dear First_NameLast_Name,
Here are this week’s important updates, deadlines, and announcements from the Stuart School of Business.
Announcements
Stuart Investments Kickoff Meeting
The Stuart Investments (SI) organization will hold its new semester kickoff meeting on Tuesday, January 27th, starting at 4:15 pm in room 403 of the downtown campus. SI is a student-run organization that manages over $1.8 million in stocks (live money) encompassing 11 industry sectors. Students who join SI will be exposed to portfolio management and will prepare and present team buy or sell stock presentations to the member audience. During the first meeting, an overview of Stuart Investments will be provided along with some of the activities that are planned for the current semester.
Both undergraduate and graduate students of Illinois Tech are welcome to attend this meeting and join SI. It is strongly encouraged that you attend the live in-person meeting, as the executive student team and Professor Michael Rybak will be there to answer any student questions.
Stuart CMC at MTCC
Join Stuart’s Career Management Center every Monday and Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in MTCC 706 for drop-in career advising. Stop by with questions about resumes, job or internship searching, Handshake, or next steps in your career planning. RSVP here.
SPEAK Sessions
SPEAK is a free weekly conversation group hosted by English Language Services. The goal is to give you an opportunity to chat with international and domestic students, staff, and faculty. It is an excellent way to meet new people, learn something about different cultures, and practice your speaking skills. No fees, no homework, no grading, no stress—just sharing your opinions, ideas, and cultures. Please register in 312 weekly (by 1 p.m. each Wednesday). The first SPEAK session is next Thursday, January 29, 2026.
To apply for graduation, go to your "Student Dashboard" in the portal and click the link that says, "Apply to Graduate." Follow the steps to submit your request to graduate.
All students who are eligible to participate in the 2025-26 Illinois Tech Commencement–this includes Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 graduates–will eventually need to RSVP (complete a Ceremony Response Form) for Commencement. More information will become available on the Illinois Tech Commencement website.
International students:
Illinois Tech does not provide any form of documentation for Commencement guest visas.
Also, international students may want to check out details about the OPT (Optional Practical Training) process and attend some of the OPT workshop events hosted by the Office of Global Services.
Student Billing/Office of Student Accounting
The deadline to pay fall tuition and fees in full is January 27, 2026. If you have questions about your student bill and how to pay, please check out the Student Accounting site.
Stuart scholarships are usually applied to student accounts after the add/drop deadline. If you already know how much scholarship award you will receive, go ahead and subtract that award amount from your current bill and pay the balance.
Walk-in Advising Hours: At the downtown campus, students can meet with an Academic Advisor during the times listed below. When you arrive, please "check in" at the reception desk by Room 401C. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and no appointments are taken or required.
Week of January 25:
Tuesday, January 27th, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia, Yumiko)
Thursday, January 29th, from 4-6 pm (Justine)
Student Consultant Applications for March Build Projects Are Now Open!
Build real-world skills, expand your network of industry professionals, and boost your resume as a Student Consultant in a 8-week virtual project.
As a Student Consultant, you’ll:
Work virtually with a team of 2–10 students on a real-world project.
Receive mentorship, industry insights, and exposure to hiring companies.
Build your professional portfolio and proudly showcase your work on your resume and LinkedIn.
Earn a certificate of completion to share with future employers
Time Commitment: 24 –30 hours total. (This includes weekly 1-hour workshops + 1–2 hours of independent work)
How to Apply
Visit the Education Hub to explore 55+ STEM, Business, Law and Health projects.
Review project descriptions, workshop dates & times, and prerequisites.
Create an account, log into the hub and fill in the application form.
Apply to up to 5 projects (you’ll be selected for just one).
Key Dates:
Applications close: Thursday, February 5th
You'll hear from us: Week of February 16th
Projects begin: Week of March 2nd
Curious what it’s like to be a Student Consultant? Check out what past participants have shared about their Build Project experience:
“The Build Fellowship was a great opportunity for me to learn more about becoming a better leader, and I saw active and immediate growth in my leadership style throughout the project! Not only did they point out knowledge gaps I had, but gave me the tools I needed to fill the gaps successfully.”- September 2025 Student Consultant
Students can now book career advising appointments directly through Handshake. Whether you're exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or seeking internship support, we're here to help!
Make the most of Handshake by completing your profile:
Upload your resume and documents
Add your experiences and interests
📢Important: Select the Stuart School of Business as your college to ensure the Career Management Center (CMC) can review and approve your documents.
Job Search Links and Tools
Find internships and full-time roles using these key platforms:
Handshake– Illinois Tech’s official job and internship board. CareerShift– Employer contacts, alumni connections, and job postings. Interstride– Visa-friendly and international opportunities.
New roles are added regularly; check often to stay on top of what’s available.
