The Student Health and Wellness Center Is Available for You

The Student Health and Wellness Center supports your overall well-being through a variety of services designed to promote mental health, personal growth, and a thriving campus community.

Our services

Counseling & Mental Health Support

  • Individual counseling sessions with licensed therapists and supervised interns
  • Crisis triage and same-day support for urgent emotional concerns
  • Referrals to trusted off-campus providers for specialized care

Administrative & Student Support

  • Assistance with student health insurance enrollment, waivers, and benefits
  • Immunization documentation consultation and compliance tracking
  • Guidance for connecting with community-based health resources

Virtual & After-Hours Support through the Illinois Tech Care Hub

Students enrolled in the Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan have free access to Academic Live Care (Care Hub), a 24/7 virtual health and wellness platform offering mental health and medical care anywhere in the U.S. Call the SWHC at 312.567.7550 or email us at student.health@illinoistech.edu to receive a passcode.

Mental Health Services via Care Hub

  • Connect with licensed counselors for ongoing therapy or same-day appointments
  • On-demand emotional support lines for non-crisis concerns
  • Year-round availability, including breaks and off campus periods

Medical Services via Care Hub

  • On-demand virtual visits with board-certified providers
  • Treatment for common illnesses (cold, flu, sinus infections, pink eye, skin rashes)
  • Sexual and reproductive health consultations, including birth control and STI guidance
  • Care coordination and follow-up instructions when in-person evaluation is recommended

FAQs

Where Can I Go to Get Any Missing Vaccines?

Vaccines are given at most walk-in, take-care clinics. Your student health insurance will help to cover the cost. Be sure to bring your insurance card with you.

  • The closest facility to Mies Campus is: Walgreens, located at 3000 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60608
  • The closest facility to Conviser Law Center is: CVS Pharmacy, located at 400 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60606

You may find additional facilities by going online at www.aetnastudenthealth.com/iit and clicking the “docfind” feature.

Where can I get my Aetna Student Health Insurance Card? 

Students can access their Aetna Student Health Insurance card at this link.

We’re Here for You

The SHWC is committed to creating a supportive environment where every student can access the tools and resources needed to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

Contact Us
🌐 www.iit.edu/shwc
📧 student.health@illinoistech.edu
📞 +1.312.567.7550