This article contains a list of Illinois Institute of Technology student groups. Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) currently has over a hundred student groups on campus including musical groups, cultural clubs, and academic societies.
Academic societies Group Brief overview Ref American Institute of Chemical Engineers Chapter of AIChE hosts different speakers at its weekly meeting to offer students information on subjects of interest within the field of Chemical engineering. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Chapter of AIAA engages in aerospace projects like fixing jet engines, building and designing radio-controlled aircraft, and assisting the Adler Planetarium with the Far Horizons project. The chapter owns a flight simulator lab which hosts a high performance computer loaded with Microsoft Flight Simulator X, X-Plane, and RealFlight. The lab features a flight stick, 6-axis rudder pedals, thrust box, and an RC flight controller. The society is to match up with interests within the field of Aerospace engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Chapter of ASME takes part in different design contests at the ASME regional conferences and national convention. Examples design competitions include creating a non-Newtonian fluid, constructing self-propelled cargo boats, and constructing different types of gliders. American Institute of Architecture Students chapter of AIAS Association for Computing Machinery Chapter of the ACM holds weekly meeting on campus. Chapter of IEEE hosts computer and electronic workshops for students including programming tutorials, PCB layout design, and tours of the Motorola facilities. Material Advantage Student professional society for material engineers; affiliated with TMS, American Ceramic Society (ACerS), AIST, and ASM International. National Society of Black Engineers Tau Beta Pi The National Engineering Honor Society, Illinois-Beta Chapter Society of Physics StudentsPhysics student organization
STEM organizations Group Brief overview Ref Illinois Tech Robotics Engages in mentoring other robotics clubs at high schools in the Chicago area, supporting regional robotics competitions for high school students, and building robots for several competitions at the college-level and beyond. IIT Society of Automotive Engineers Builds Formula Hybrid race cars and other automotive projects. Illinois Tech Railroad ClubStudent chapter of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association and a Free-mo model railroad clubScarlet SpacehawksOrganization to design robotic prototypes for space exploration.
Service organizations Group Brief overview Ref Alternate Spring Break Volunteer on Habitat for Humanity build sites. Circle K InternationalCollegiate service organization.
Religious organizations Group Brief overview RefCRUInterdenominational Christian organization. HillelJewish organization that hosts social, religious, and holiday events.Korean Christian AssociationOrganization for Korean Christian students. Muslim Student AssociationOrganization to support Muslim students through their academic journeys.Pagan ForumOrganization to explore and engage with ancient polytheistic religions. Vedic Vision SocietyOrganizes spiritual discussions.
Arts and media groups Group Brief overview Ref Love to Dance Multi-style dance group 33rd Street ProductionsDrama club; produces a musical in the fall and a play in the springAlien Sound and LightingProvides professional quality sound and lighting for student events on campusA CappellaStudent-run a cappella choral organizationAmerican String Teachers AssociationOrganization for string orchestra teachers and playersExposureStudent led photography clubFilm ClubCinematic arts clubNational Association for Music EducationSupports music educatorsNational Band AssociationOrganization for band teachers and playersPercussion ClubCelebrates percussion instrumentsTechNewsStudent led newspaperWIITStudent run radio station featuring music and talk programs broadcasting on 88.9 FMWriters at Illinois TechStudent writing group
Other clubs Group Brief overview Ref Union Board Programs campus activities since 1938. - International Student Organization Promotes diversity and hosts events to encourage understanding between the many cultural backgrounds of students at IIT. JFAS Japanese Film & Animation Society. Dedicated to promoting the modern Japanese visual story-telling art forms Illinois Tech Esports Formed in 2013 to participate in collegiate esports. Playing against other North American colleges in popular titles including League of Legends, Overwatch, and Hearthstone. Regular social gatherings including viewing parties, all-nighter LANs, and costume parties. Since 2018, manages and operates the campus' esports arena in MTCC. -PrismSupport group for LGBTQIA+ students. Holds social and educational events. IIT Commuter Student AssociationProvides workshops and events for commuter students.
Greek organizations
Society Brief overview RefAlpha Epsilon PiMoved to IIT from University of Chicago in 1948. Closed and returned to U of C in 2000 Alpha Sigma Phi Delta Tau Delta Sigma Phi Epsilon Closed in 2013, reopened in 2019 Pi Kappa Phi Phi Kappa Sigma Phi Mu AlphaNational Fraternity Society in MusicTau Epsilon PhiClosed in 1993 Triangle Fraternity Alpha Sigma Alpha The only national sorority on campus Kappa Phi Delta Oldest sorority on campus
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External links IIT Organizations, official list of current student organizations