IPRO section sizes are limited based on the scope of the project, although most will be on the order of 10 to 12 students. In order to assure multidisciplinarity of teams, there are restrictions that limit the number of students from any one department to about one-half of the total team size. That is why you may not be able to directly enroll in an IPRO section, if the number of students from your major has already filled the quota of slots for that major on the team.

With respect to some IPRO sections that have an instructor permit requirement, students must submit their interest and qualifications to the instructor who will recommend to Tom Jacobius that certain students be permitted to enroll. There are also specific IPRO sections that satisfy the capstone requirement for certain engineering majors that require a permit as well (CAEE majors in CE and ARCE) or enrollment in a cross-listed course (ChBE seniors enroll in CHE 496, ChBE sophomores enroll in CHE 296, all of whom are eventually assigned to an IPRO section along with non-ChBE majors.)

Follow IIT’s Standard Course Enrollment Steps

After studying the IPRO topics described at the IPRO web site to identify their top project possibilities, students proceed to officially enroll in an IPRO course section through the new registration process. Under the “Academics” tab, choose to look up classes, select the term, select the subject “Interprofessional Project” and then scan the listing of IPRO team course sections. Click on the Course Registration Number (CRN) to see the IPRO project title (a.k.a. Topic). Register for the CRN associated with the desired project, making sure to avoid schedule conflicts. Please note that there are no longer different IPRO designations based on academic level, as may appear in the Bulletin (i.e., IPRO 297-3xx, IPRO 397-3xx, IPRO 497-3xx or IPRO 597-3xx). For example, ALL IIT students who wish to enroll in IPRO 302 will look for the official CRN associated with IPRO 497-302.

Two IPRO Courses are Required to Graduate

All undergraduates must complete two IPRO courses to fulfill general education requirements (with the exception of ROTC students, who must complete one IPRO course). Generally, students can select the IPRO topics that interest them the most and fit their schedule. However, individual degree programs may specify when students should ideally enroll in an IPRO course and what type of IPRO topic they should consider.

Downtown and ID Campus Students Welcome to Join IPRO Teams

Students from Stuart School of Business and Chicago-Kent College of Law should consult their advisers for the appropriate course designation in order to join an IPRO team. Stuart School of Business students look for “SSB 550-xxx”. Institute of Design students can enroll in “IPRO 597-xxx” in consultation with their academic adviser.

Questions?

E-mail Tom Jacobius (jacobius@iit.edu) if you have any questions. Thanks!