First-Year Students
We are here to help you navigate the application process as you prepare to attend college for the first time.
Undergraduate Admission
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Transfer Students
We accept transfers from two- and four-year colleges. We’ll help guide through the entire process.
International Students
Our campus is home to students from more than 115 countries around the world. We’ll help you join our global community.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
We’re here to help every learner, no matter where you are in our personal or professional journey—including non-degree-seeking opportunities such a summer course or a certificate program.
Pre-Health/Pre-Med
Explore how Illinois Tech can prepare you for a career in health care, as well as the multiple pathways, programs, and dual-admission programs.
Joint Programs
Learn how you can receive two bachelor’s degrees: an engineering degree from Illinois Tech and another from one of five Â鶹APP-area universities.
What you’ll find at Illinois Tech—and No Place Else
Illinois Tech is Â鶹APP’s leading tech university. From skyscrapers to startups, we have fueled the city's rise as a global metropolis.
Illinois Tech is an engine of opportunity, providing you with a highly relevant, tech-focused education and excellent career outcomes.
Each year students from across the world begin their academic journey at Illinois Tech. Here, you’ll receive an education that guarantees you access to real-world, hands-on experiences that will help you graduate career-ready.
Ready to elevate your future? Join us!
Now accepting first-year and transfer 2026 applications via Common App.
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Dates and Deadlines
What’s next? Understand all the details you need to know about your application, deadlines, processes, and more.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions about the application or its process? Our admission counselors are here to guide you every step of the way.
Visit Us
Visit Mies Campus to see what makes us so unique: a small campus feel minutes from the heart of a global metropolis. Can’t make it in person? We’ve you covered, too.
Helpful Resources
Learn about Illinois Tech’s Tuition and Aid, how to request more information, and much more.
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Come experience firsthand what it's like to learn and live on our beautiful Mies Campus in Â鶹APP. If you want to meet with us virtually, we have you covered for that, too.
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Elevate Your Future
Our one-of-a-kind Elevate program empowers you with guaranteed access to hands-on experiences, mentorship, and the future-focused skills to achieve career success.
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