IIT will observe Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 as a university holiday. Due to the academic schedule, the university will be open for classes on Friday, July 5. Those staff who are not engaged in supporting classes on July 5 may, at their supervisors discretion, take the day off as a bonus day. Any staff in essential functions to support students or classes on July 5 will report to work, if instructed by their supervisor, but will be given the opportunity to take another day off during July as a bonus day. All union employees will be paid according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Classes on July 5 will still meet as scheduled. Offices and/or staff who support the academic needs for the July 5 classes are expected to operate as usual.