At our Chicago campus, Shimer is an independent institution offering the distinctive Great Books curriculum in small discussion classes. In this dynamic urban center, Shimer students enjoy expanded facilities and services including athletic facilities, health services, libraries, and residential and dining options.

Minutes from downtown Chicago , students have easy access to the city’s multitude of cultural assets. Shimer students also have cross-registration opportunities with IIT for selected classes. 

‘We anticipate greater and greater interaction between students and faculty from the two institutions. Opportunities will arise to discuss the philosophical and sociological implications of technological change, and to enter into dialogue about what it means to be an educated citizen in the
21 st century.’ -- William Craig Rice, President of the College

For directions to the Chicago Campus click here.

Campus Resources:

Libraries
The McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC)
Arthur S. Keating Sports Center:

Transportation:

IIT Shuttle Bus
IIT Parking
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: