Private institutions have great flexibility in curriculum development and therefore are in a unique position to respond to emerging areas of study. We develop courses and majors to include the most advanced techniques and newly discovered information. Students interact with their instructors, faculty and administration. Student input is valued and students are often requested to serve on campus committees, thus playing a direct role in the on-going development of the university. Education at IIT is flexible and personalized.
Some students attend summer school finish their degrees in a shorter amount of time.
Many students participate in cooperative education programs which postpone graduation, but allow students to gain valuable work experience. There are also the many students who begin taking graduate level courses as undergraduates, and complete a BS and an M.S. at IIT within five years although all students can complete their degree in four years. Students are not pressured to accelerate or slow down in order to complete their programs within a fixed amount of time. As a student at IIT, you will be a part of a strong, smart, focussed community. Our students are used to challenges, and our faculty is happy to provide them.