This article contains a list ofIllinois 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.
| 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 ofChemical engineering. | [1] |
| American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Chapter of AIAA engages inaerospace projects like fixingjet engines, building and designingradio-controlled aircraft, and assisting theAdler Planetarium with theFar Horizons project. The chapter owns aflight simulator lab which hosts a high performance computer loaded withMicrosoft 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 ofAerospace engineering. | [2] |
| 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 anon-Newtonian fluid, constructing self-propelled cargo boats, and constructing different types of gliders. | [3] |
| American Institute of Architecture Students | chapter ofAIAS | |
| Association for Computing Machinery | Chapter of theACM holds weekly meeting on campus. | |
| Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers | Chapter of IEEE hosts computer and electronic workshops for students including programming tutorials,PCB layout design, and tours of theMotorola facilities. | [4] |
| Material Advantage | Student professional society for material engineers; affiliated withTMS,American Ceramic Society (ACerS),AIST, andASM International. | [5] |
| National Society of Black Engineers | [6] | |
| Tau Beta Pi | The National Engineering Honor Society, Illinois-Beta Chapter | |
| Society of Physics Students | Physics student organization |
| Group | Brief overview | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Tech Robotics | Engages in mentoring other robotics clubs at high schools in theChicago area, supporting regional robotics competitions for high school students, and building robots for several competitions at the college-level and beyond. | [8] |
| IIT Society of Automotive Engineers | Builds Formula Hybrid race cars and other automotive projects. | [9] |
| Illinois Tech Railroad Club | Student chapter of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association and a Free-mo model railroad club | |
| Scarlet Spacehawks | Organization to design roboticprototypes for space exploration. |
| Group | Brief overview | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate Spring Break | Volunteer onHabitat for Humanity build sites. | [10] |
| Circle K International | Collegiate service organization. | [11] |
| Group | Brief overview | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| CRU | Interdenominational Christian organization. | [12] |
| Hillel | Jewish organization that hosts social, religious, and holiday events. | [13] |
| Korean Christian Association | Organization for Korean Christian students. | [14] |
| Muslim Student Association | Organization to supportMuslim students through their academic journeys. | [15] |
| Pagan Forum | Organization to explore and engage with ancientpolytheistic religions. | [16] |
| Vedic Vision Society | Organizes spiritual discussions. | [17] |
| Group | Brief overview | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Love to Dance | Multi-style dance group | [18] |
| 33rd Street Productions | Drama club; produces a musical in the fall and a play in the spring | [19] |
| Alien Sound and Lighting | Provides professional quality sound and lighting for student events on campus | [20][21] |
| A Cappella | Student-run a cappella choral organization | [22] |
| American String Teachers Association | Organization for string orchestra teachers and players | [23] |
| Exposure | Student led photography club | [24] |
| Film Club | Cinematic arts club | [25] |
| National Association for Music Education | Supports music educators | [26] |
| National Band Association | Organization for band teachers and players | [27] |
| Percussion Club | Celebrates percussion instruments | [28] |
| TechNews | Student led newspaper | [29] |
| WIIT | Student run radio station featuring music and talk programs broadcasting on 88.9 FM | [30] |
| Writers at Illinois Tech | Student writing group | [31] |
| 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. | [32] |
| JFAS | Japanese Film & Animation Society. Dedicated to promoting the modernJapanese visual story-telling art forms | |
| Illinois Tech Esports | Formed in 2013 to participate in collegiateesports. 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. | - |
| Prism | Support group forLGBTQIA+ students. Holds social and educational events. | [34] |
| IIT Commuter Student Association | Provides workshops and events for commuter students. | [35] |
| Society | Brief overview | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Epsilon Pi | Moved to IIT fromUniversity 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 Alpha | National Fraternity Society in Music | |
| Tau Epsilon Phi | Closed in 1993 | |
| Triangle Fraternity | ||
| Alpha Sigma Alpha | The only national sorority on campus | |
| Kappa Phi Delta | Oldest sorority on campus |