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Engagement as soon as you arrive on campus.
Student Employment (on-campus) - 312.567.6802 / https://web.iit.edu/student-employment/welcome Email: seo@iit.edu
The Office of Student Employment, oversees on-campus jobs at Illinois Tech. An on-campus job is more than just a paycheck. On-campus jobs assist students with developing valuable skills for their future career(s). View resume and cover letter resources for tips on standing out in any job market, or speak with a career coach or professor about your job application. You can find both Federal Work Study (FWS) and non-FWS jobs through Handshake- https://iit.joinhandshake.com/login.
Student Health & Wellness Center (SHWC) - 312.567.7550 / https://web.iit.edu/shwc - GalvinTower, 3rd floor, room 3D9-1 Email: student.health@iit.edu
The SHWC at Illinois Tech provides quality health and counseling services tailored to the unique and diverse needs of our students. The goal of SHWC is to provide campus health and wellness resources that enable students to achieve their academic goals and promote lifelong wellness. The SHWC provides primary care; laboratory services, psychotherapy, mental health support, health promotion, and outreach programming.
The SHWC provides diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries with the ability to prescribe medication and/or provide appropriate prescriptions. We also provide immunizations, allergy injections with a preexisting prescription, and offer walk-in appointments. In addition, SHWC provides gynecological care and sexual health screening for men and women. A small fee may incur for labs, diagnostic tests, immunizations and medication(s) given on site.
Our counseling services include psychotherapy, psychiatry, referrals and medication management for those engaging in concurrent psychotherapy. The SHWC does not have a session limit. Our counselors are experienced to address many issues students may face and include, but are not limited to: loneliness, relationship concerns, family issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, concentration difficulties, sleeping difficulties, eating disorders, addiction, sexual concerns, anger management, cultural adjustment and other personal issues.
The SHWC clinical services are provided by a team of culturally sensitive professionals. We provide comprehensive clinical services and outreach programs to Illinois Tech students. In addition, SHWC is a resource for consultation to faculty, staff and parents of Illinois Tech students.
Medical appointments (excluding immunizations) and mental health intake appointments can be scheduled online at http://iitpatientportal.pointnclick.com/. If students are unable to schedule online, please call the clinic at 312-567-7550. All services are confidential.
Off campus medical and mental health care options that are available 24-hours per day, every day of the week (including holidays) are listed below:
Physician’s Immediate Care Center Michigan Avenue Immediate Care Center Aetna Student Assistance Program National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Illinois Tech Public Safety Department Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
Hazelden Substance Abuse Recovery City of Chicago Emergency
312.566.9510 312.201.1234 877.351.7889 800.273.TALK (8255) 312.808.6363 888.293.2080 800.257.7810
911
Study Away - 312.567.3680 / http://web.iit.edu/study-away
Email: studyaway@iit.edu
Illinois Tech offers a wide range of study away programs for undergraduate students, specifically geared to the financial needs and course requirements of Illinois Tech students. Understanding cultural differences in
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