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.
From the Classroom to Consulting
If you’re wondering how a course can actually lead to a job—you’re asking the right question.
Check out this đĨ clip featuring a former student talking about how Business Analysis skills helped them move from school into a real consulting role—using the same skills daily in discovery calls, presentations, and stakeholder conversations.
đ The last semester is over, and the new one is here. This is the moment to learn what paths actually work after graduation. If this feels like a fit, Salesforce Foundations: Business Analysis (495-06 / 595-01) is open for Spring 2026 - register now!
âšī¸ About the Course
The Salesforce Foundations: Business Analysis course (3.0 elective credits) equips you with essential business analysis and professional skills that are in high demand – not only in the Salesforce ecosystem, but across all technology fields (if you’re not familiar with what Salesforce is, start here).
đŽ What’s Next?
You may register for your courses through the student portal. These are virtual courses offered through the Stuart School of Business.
Need help with course enrollment guidelines? Learn more here.
Courses are delivered by Camp4, an Illinois Tech career preparation partner. The Camp4 team leverages its proven industry experience to create and deliver courses that prepare students for future careers.
Academic Advising
Upcoming Important Dates
January 12: Academic Courses Begin January 13: ACE (SSB 510/511/512) classes begin. Attendance is crucial for your final grade in ACE, so be there for class in person. January 18: Last Day to Add or Drop First 8-week Session Courses with a 100% Tuition Refund January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—No Classes January 20: Last Day to Add or Drop a Full-Semester Class with a 100% Tuition Refund January 23: Monday Classes Meet (Dr. King's Birthday Makeup) January 27: Tuition and Fees Due & Last Day to Request a Late Registration
All support inquiries should be sent to stuartadvising@illinoistech.edu. You can find important academic dates on the Illinois Tech Academic Calendar. You are responsible for keeping track of important dates and deadlines.
Tuition for Spring Semester
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.
Waitlists
If you are waitlisted, it is important that you check your @hawk.illinoistech.edu email on a regular basis. The Registrar will email you when a spot becomes available in the class, and you must register for it within 72 hours (or for 24 hours beginning the Monday before the first day of courses). If you miss this window, you will need to join the waitlist again.
Core class: If you are on the waitlist for a core class that must be completed in the Spring 2026 semester, please stay on the waitlist until a seat opens up. If you are not on the waitlist, we will not know that you need the course.
Elective class: If you are on the waitlist for an elective, you should also prepare an alternate plan in the event that you are not able to register for the class. Contact your advisor if you are not sure which elective to choose.
Welcome and Open House
Join the Graduate Office of Academic Affairs & Advising for our Welcome Event! Stop by on Monday, January 12 from 4-6pm in Room 480 at the Conviser Law Center to say hello to the Advising Team. Come hang out, ask a question, and grab a snack!
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 12:
Tuesday, January 13th, from 4-6 pm (Justine and Yumiko)
Thursday, January 15th, from 4-6 pm (Justine and Yumiko)
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.
Symplicity for CPT and Spring 2026 Timeline
Symplicity is currently used only for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requests. If you're planning to apply for CPT this fall, make sure to:
Log in to the Illinois Tech Portal
Search for Symplicity
Upload required documents (offer letter)
Track your application status and approvals
Watch our step-by-step guide to submitting your CPT request through Symplicity.
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
đĸImportant: 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.
