Celebrate National Decision Day with us and you can win a scholarship to EIU!
Join us Tuesday, April 28th through Friday, May 1st on social media as we bring in the newest class of panthers. Each day we will hear from students and our campus community about why they love EIU—and you can join in on the fun too!
Check our stories throughout the week and participate in the daily prompts to be entered to win one of five $500 scholarships for the upcoming semester OR make a public post sharing why EIU was the right choice for you and tag us on socials (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn) to earn triple entries into the scholarship giveaway!
WHAT TO DO April 28 - May 1
- Check our Facebook and Instagram stories to participate in daily prompts.
- Make a public post on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok, or LinkedIn) sharing why you chose EIU or why you love EIU and tag our official university account.
- Follow along on our main university account feeds for daily Decision Day content!
DAY 1 - Tuesday, April 28
- National Decision Day Kickoff: Why Choose EIU? Learn about the many opportunities panthers have during their time and what makes EIU the best college choice from an academic, financial, and geographic perspective
- Student & Alumni Highlights: Hear from past and current students about why they love EIU!
- Virtual Tour Part 1: Head out on campus as we explore student services and dining and residence hall options
DAY 2 - Wednesday, April 29
- Room Tour: Take a look at a typical first-year residence hall room in Lawson Hall
- Student & Alumni Highlights: Hear from past and current students about why they love EIU!
- Virtual Tour Part 2: Head out on campus as we explore the south quad
DAY 3 - Thursday, April 30
- Best of EIU: Learn about all the best food, spots, events, traditions, and more that EIU has to offer, as voted on by current and past students
- Student & Alumni Highlights: Hear from past and current students about why they love EIU!
- Virtual Tour Part 3: Head out on campus as we explore the main quad, Booth Library, and Doudna Fine Arts Center
DAY 4 - Friday, May 1 - Decision Day 2026
- National Decision Day: Post your commitment to EIU with these sharable graphics
- Student & Alumni Highlights: Hear from current students about why they love EIU!
- Virtual Tour Part 4: Head out on campus as we explore the University Union, Old Main, and stop by the Office of Admissions