The College of Architecture has assembled the following resources to address questions and concerns you may have as we move to a hybrid and virtual teaching environment. Please note that different courses will likely have different mixes of technology and approaches. You already should have received detailed directives from your professors. For virtual teaching you will need access to a working computer with internet connectivity as well as a microphone and camera.
College of Architecture Facilities
For the fall and summer of 2021, all the College of Architecture’s facilities will be accessible for enrolled students, faculty, and staff by card reader access only. The College of Architecture office staff will be on a rotating schedule and the office will be open Monday through Friday from approximately 9 a.m.–5 p.m. We advise reaching out to all staff via email for phone or in person appointments. The general office phone numbers are 312.567.3260 and 312.567.3230. For staff and faculty email and office extensions please use the directory link.
For questions regarding the Materials Workshop, Michael Gillhouse is available online to offer advice during normal working hours.
Crown Hall and the other College of Architecture academic buildings will remain closed to the public until further notice. Students, faculty, and staff will be admitted by card access.
The GRC is currently open exclusively to Illinois Tech students, faculty, and staff. Whether you're in Crown Hall or studying abroad, the GRC is here to help!
SPRING 2021 HOURS, 1/19–5/9
MONDAY-THURSDAY 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
FRIDAY 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
SATURDAY CLOSED
SUNDAY 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Virtual services offer remote reference, instruction, and digitized resources. Our virtual service research guide connects you with remote resources and more:
VIRTUAL SERVICE HOURS
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
email soss@iit.edu
CONTACT
Kim Soss: soss@iit.edu
Director of the Graham Resource Center
Based on feedback from your faculty, the attached document lists the most frequently used digital platforms and links for (mostly) free downloads. Here are a few more specific details based on the questions we have received thus far:
While there is no compatible software available for Mac users requiring AutoCAD 3ds Max, utilizing the options below will enable you to run the PC version on your Mac hardware:
For those in need of financial support for connectivity, Comcast is offering free Wi-Fi for low-income families. You can learn more here.
Contact supportdesk@iit.eduif you have trouble accessing the links provided.
The 2021 fall class schedule was published online on Monday, March 22. Advisers will reach out to undergraduate students to discuss their schedules and provide the registration PIN. All advisers will document a student's recommended fall schedule and PIN in DegreeWorks. Graduate students will be able to see their registration PIN in their myIIT portal (Welcome Tab) beginning Monday, April 5.
Registration begins April 12 with the following schedule:
If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please email Cynthia Torres at ctorres2@iit.edu
Your well-being is our concern. Please visit www.iit.edu/COVID-19 for up-to-date information and communication regarding university plans and policies as well as for important information from government authorities regarding COVID-19.
For more information, please visit chicago.gov/2019-nCoV or cdc.gov/coronavirus, email coronavirus@chicago.gov, or call 312.746.4835.