Shimer is a social as well as an academic and political community built on the egalitarian values of a democratic society. Sororities and fraternities and other organizations which promote exclusivity based on sex, age, national origin, economic, or academic status, or any other basis, are not

permitted. Shimer is committed to the ideals of equal opportunity. Community activities include community lunches, potluck dinners, topical discussions, theater, chess and other activities. Shimer's size and student/faculty ratio assure the availability of meaningful, personal attention for all students. Minutes from downtown Chicago, Shimer students have access to a rich variety of cultural activities. State parks and other outdoor recreation areas, including the Lake Michigan waterfront, are also accessible.

Campus Resources:

Information for Current Students from the Dean's Office
Access Intranet
Access E-mail
For mail.shimer.edu users: Add the Shimer Academic Calendar to your Google Calendar
For other Google Accounts users: Add the Shimer Academic Calendar to your Google Calendar
Shimer Library
IIT Libraries

Shimer Student Housing on the IIT Campus

Meal Plan Options

The McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC)

Arthur S. Keating Sports Center

Transportation:

IIT Parking
IIT Shuttle Bus
Information concerning the Dan Ryan construction project
Chicago Transit Authority
Metra Trains

Guides to What’s Happening In Chicago:

The Reader
The guide to Chicago music, theater, arts, and film, plus a large classifieds section featuring jobs, housing, and more.

Time-Out Chicago
Another excellent city guide, featuring informative reviews of restaurants, cafes, clubs, films, art exhibits and much more.

Metromix
Reviews and listing of restaurants, bars and clubs, events, movies, and all the best entertainment and nightlife Chicago has to offer.

Chicago Attractions:

Millennium Park
Museum of Contemporary Art
Art Institute of Chicago
Field Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
Shedd Aquarium
Adler Planetarium
Hancock Observatory
Sears Tower Skydeck
Spirit of Chicago (Dining Cruises)
The Smith Museum of Stained Glass
Navy Pier
Garfield Park Conservatory
The Oriental Institute
The Peace MuseumDusable Museum of African-American History
Lincoln Park Zoo
Facets Multimedia
The Old Town School of Folk Music

More Information about Chicago:

City of Chicago Homepage
Exploring Chicago