Dear First_NameLast_Name,
Here are this week’s important updates, deadlines, and announcements from the Stuart School of Business.
Announcements
Friday Research Presentations
Join the Friday Research Presentations series at the Conviser Law Center, Room 470. These sessions showcase ongoing research by faculty, graduate students, and alumni of Illinois Tech’s Stuart School of Business, along with guest presentations by Illinois Tech colleagues, business professionals, and faculty from other leading business schools. All Illinois Tech members are welcome.
Upcoming:
📅Date: April 10
🕒Time: 10–10:45 AM
📊Presentation:
Structural Integration and Collective Intelligence: How Collaboration Networks Condition the Value of Knowledge Diversity
👩🏫Presenters:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Management Xiaoyun Cao
Yu Zhang, Tsinghua University
Jar-Der Luo, Tsinghua University
Beta Gamma Sigma Student Officer Nominations Now Open
The Stuart School of Business chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), the international business honor society, is now accepting nominations for student officer roles for the upcoming academic year.
Current BGS members are invited to apply for leadership positions, including President and Vice President roles, and help shape programming, strengthen alumni connections, and increase engagement within the chapter.
Finish Strong with Toastmasters: Final Meetings of the Semester!
Wrap up the semester by building confidence, sharpening your communication skills, and connecting with the Stuart community at our final Toastmasters meetings on April 17 and April 24. Whether you’re looking to practice speaking, take on a meeting role, or just see what it’s all about, all are welcome.
Spots to speak and participate are still open, so don’t miss your chance to get involved before the semester ends.
Stuart School of Business 312 Page
Find upcoming Stuart events on the SSB 312 Page.
Career Management Center (CMC) Events
See upcoming career-focused events on the CMC Events Page.
Academic Advising
OPT: International Students Graduating in May or August
For international students planning to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), please review the Office of Global Services tutorial on the application process and necessary materials. Since it can take about 120 days for a student's work authorization to be issued, it is important to review the tutorial as soon as possible and to contact Global Service Advisors with any questions.
Fall 2026 Course Schedule and Registration
Graduate Students: Check your email for Presentation slides from Group Advising Sessions or emails about registration sent from stuartadvising@illinoistech.edu. Students are responsible for following up regarding any information they may be unsure about.
Registration Dates:Click here to view the registration start date by priority registration group or classification.
Registration PIN
Undergraduate and New or Reinstated Graduate Students: Contact your academic advisor for an appointment to discuss courses for next term and to receive your registration PIN (also referred to as an alternate PIN) as soon as possible.
Continuing Graduate Students and Stuart School of Business Graduate Students: See the "Register & Pay" quick-links capsule of the Illinois Tech Portal for your registration PIN.
Registration Holds
Please check to see if you have any holds that will prevent your registration for Fall 2026. You can check if you have a hold(s) in your Student Profile.
If you have a hold, please reach out to the appropriate office as soon as possible. Illinois Tech staff are available to answer any questions you may have about your hold and how to resolve it.
Course Prerequisites, Restrictions, and Permits
There are a number of registration errors you can encounter when building your schedule. Some of the most common are: prerequisite, level restriction, time conflict, and linked course required.
On-ground students are ineligible to register for course sections –05, -A44, -B88
In order to request a registration permit, you would need to contact either the course instructor or the academic department. You will need to meet any course restrictions or be approved for a permit to register. A list of all departmental permit approvers can be found here. Be sure to include your CWID in your request.
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 April 5:
Tuesday, April 7, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia, and Yumiko)
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.
Internship and Job Opportunities for Stuart School and Alumni
Looking for internships or full-time roles? Explore curated resources to boost your job search: Job Search Links and Tools
Upon completion of the survey, participants will be entered into a raffle for one of 300 gift cards of $100 each. Students may also choose to participate in an optional Zoom interview for an additional $40 gift card (a prompt to sign up for an interview will be provided at the end of the survey).
