Get Ready to Fly at SOAR!
Welcome to Illinois Tech! We look forward to seeing you at SOAR, undergraduate new student orientation. During SOAR, undergraduate students will have an opportunity to meet classmates on campus and become familiar with:
- Academic requirements and expectations
- Resources that will assist you in succeeding academically and socially at Illinois Tech
- How to navigate the technology and student services that you will use throughout your experience at Illinois Tech
- Meet with faculty, staff, and student leaders on campus
SOAR will take place in person at our Mies Campus. Questions? Contact orientation@illinoistech.edu.
SOAR Dates
The Fall 2025 SOAR will be held in person on:
- Monday, August 11, 2025 – Tuesday, August 12, 2025
July SOAR Visit Experiences
Are you a local student in the Â鶹APPland or tri-state area who’s ready to complete SOAR now? We invite you to join us for a SOAR Visit Experience (SVE) this July! These visits are a great alternative for students who want to complete SOAR before August.
| Date | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 14 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |
| Monday, July 21 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | |
| Monday, July 28 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Download Sample SOAR Agenda
First-year Student Agenda Transfer Student Agenda Parent Agenda
Photo Submission for HawkCard ID
Once you register, be sure to submit your photo for your student ID. For more information, visit our online photo submission page.
Questions? Contact orientation@illinoistech.edu
Are you a graduate student?
Are you a graduate student?
All incoming Fall 2025 graduate students, both international and domestic, are invited to attend Graduate Orientation (GO). For more information, please visit the Graduate Orientation (GO) page.