Get Ready to Fly at SOAR!
Welcome to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳! 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 ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳
 - How to navigate the technology and student services that you will use throughout your experience at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳
 - Meet with faculty, staff, and student leaders on campus
 
Questions? Contact orientation@illinoistech.edu.
Spring SOAR: New Student Orientation
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm CST
Location: ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s Mies Campus in Chicago, Illinois
Download Sample SOAR 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.
Are you a graduate student?
All incoming Spring 2026 graduate students, both international and domestic, are invited to attend Graduate Orientation (GO). For more information, please visit the Graduate Orientation (GO) page.