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Frequently Asked Questions |
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1. Who is the Summer Conference Staff and how do I reach them?
Return to top 2. What amenities can I expect when I move in? All rooms are furnished with extra long twin beds, desks, desk chairs, dressers, and closets or armoire. Internet and telephone access is available in each room. A semi-suite consists of 2 bedrooms adjoined with a bathroom. Guests who choose the semi-suite option may share their bedroom with one other person, and both bedrooms share a semi-private bathroom. Also, guests living in the suites have access to a kitchen and lounge which is shared by the residents of their building. Linen packages (flat sheet and fitted sheet, pillow case, 1 towel, 1 wash cloth, soap, cup, blanket, and pillow) are available for an additional fee. You may have the option to pay the double or the double as a single rate. Return to top 3. How do I exchange linen? Linen exchanges may be provided for groups staying more than one week (seven bed nights). For groups staying under one week (seven bed nights), no linen exchanges will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring their own personal linens as additional linens cannot be requested from conference staff. Return to top 4. Can I request a roommate? Roommates are assigned based on gender and space availability. State Street Village floors are coed; individual apartments are not (unless requested). Roommates can be requested by emailing summerconferences@iit.edu. Every effort is made to place students who mutually request each other in the same apartment. Each roommate must request each other (ie: John must request Peter, and Peter must request John). Housing Services will make all efforts to accommodate roommate requests. Roommate requests cannot be guaranteed. Applicants will be given priority based on availability and according to the date the completed application is submitted. Assignments are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. Return to top 5. Will my room have a phone? Each room has phone jacks that will provide local (312 area code) service. You are expected to provide your own phone. You need a calling card if you choose to make calls outside of the 312 area code. Return to top 6. What dining options are on campus? LOCATED IN THE MTCC, 3201 S. STATE STREET THE COMMONS CAFETERIA The Commons features buffet style, all-you-care-to-eat dining. Meal Plan meals are accepted at the Commons. Everyone is welcome to dine in the Commons and those not on a Meal Plan simply pay the door price to gain entry. We accept cash, credit cards, Bonus Points and TechCash. PRITZKER CLUB The Pritzker Club is IIT’s full service restaurant. The Pritzker Club is open for lunch Monday through Friday. Carry Out orders and reservations are accepted. Phone: 312-567-3716. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Weekends Closed GLOBAL GROUNDS CAFÉ Global Grounds is the central nervous system of campus! Global Grounds can help keep you energized for summer programs all day and night. Global Grounds proudly serves fair trade Green Mountain coffees and NRgize smoothies and uses eco-friendly cups. 7-ELEVEN Open 24 hours a day. Visit 7-E for a midnight snack or to pick up an item you forgot from home. 7-Eleven does not accept Bonus Points. LOCATED IN HERMANN HALL, 3241 S. FEDERAL STREET EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS Darn good food, darn good coffee. We are thrilled to offer a restaurant that will impress our guests with distinctive menu options and a vibrant dining environment. We have bagels and shmears, bagel sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, salads, coffee drinks and much more! Use your Bonus Points, cash, credit cards and TechCash at Einstein’s. THE BOG The Bog has a recreation center and a bar and grill. Announcements of summer parties will be posted in the MTCC. The Bog can be rented for private parties. Please contact the Campus and Conference Centers at 312-567-3000 for more information. For more information please visit http://dining.iit.edu. Return to top 7. Where can I park? Residential parking is available in the D1 parking lot on 33rd and Wabash. Commuter parking is available in the C8 (US Cellular) lot on 33rd and Wentworth. On-campus parking will be available to commuting students as well at an additional cost. Return to top 8. Where do I purchase a parking permit? Parking permits can be purchased prior to arriving on campus through your conference registration at the following rates.
Permits may be purchased upon arrival in the HawkCard and Parking Services Office at 3241 S Federal St. Suite 201 from 8:30am-5:00pm. Guests that have not obtained a permit prior to arrival should park in the A4 Visitor Pay Lot ($2 per hour/$10 max Day Pass) on 32nd and State Street. Return to top 9. Do I need an IIT ID? If you will be staying on campus during your program, you should have your IIT ID card on you at all times. In addition to being used for identification purposes, your ID card has a variety of functions that play a key role to your daily activities on campus. If your conference is using a pre-purchased meal plan, your ID will serve as your payment tender. It is also used to operate our on-campus laundry and vending machines. You will need your conference ID to access the MTCC after 7pm. Return to top 10. Is Internet Service Available? SSV, MSV, and Gunsaulus Hall have both wired and wireless internet access which is included in the housing fee. All guests are expected to provide their own computer and Ethernet cable and/or wireless card. Please refer to your welcome packet for specific "Internet Hook-up" information. Return to top 11. How do I make arrangements for guests to visit? We encourage you to invite your guests to our campus. Summer residents are responsible for the behavior of their visitors and must sign in all visitors. The summer resident who signed them in must escort their guests at all times while in the building. Males and females alike must use appropriate bathroom facilities. All visitors are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
Return to top 12. What if my room needs maintenance? Please report all maintenance issues to Housing Service. A maintenance request may also be submitted online at housing.iit.edu or by calling Housing Services Return to top 13. Where is the closest post office and copy center? You can purchase stamps and mail envelopes and boxes of any size overnight and overseas at the MTCC Mail and Copy center. You can also get everything from simple black and white copies to full color banners made at the Mail and Copy Center. Open 8:30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Return to top 14. How does the public transportation work in the area? The CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) Green Line runs through IIT’s campus. The CTA Red Line is located approximately 3 blocks west of campus. Both lines will take you directly downtown in mere minutes. Busses also run on Michigan Ave. and State Street. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority’s website at www.transitchicago.com to get more information. Return to top 15. Can I smoke in my room? Smoking is not permitted in the residence halls or within 15 feet of any entrance to the residence halls. Return to top 16. What is the alcohol policy?
Return to top 17. Is there a recreational facility on campus? Keating Sports Center is IIT’s sports facility located on the South end of campus. Keating houses two full-size basketball/volleyball courts, 4 raquetball courts, a weight room, and a 6-lane, 25 yard pool with both high and low diving boards. Return to top 18. What is the cancellation policy? Cancellations of room and board must be made 10 days prior to the start of each session for a full return. Requests made between 10 days and the start of the session will be assessed a cancellation fee of $50. Any cancellations made on or after the move in day for the session will waive the full cost of room and board. Return to top |
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Accessed at: 11/22/09 09:00 PM Last Updated: 05/07/09 |
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