Skip to main content
Eastern Illinois University

Office of Admissions

Applying to EIU

Undergraduate application

EIU's app is fast, free, and mobile friendly. Plus, you can be admitted and qualify for Merit Scholarships without an essay or test scores.

You can apply via your MyEIU admissions portal, which will also give you a personalized admissions checklist, help you connect with your counselor and sign up for campus visits.

First-Year & Transfer Student Application

First-Year & Transfer Application

Create a MyEIU account to start your application or log in to continue your app.

Sign Up & Apply
First-Year Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

What does it take to become an EIU Panther? We’re looking for students who are most likely to benefit from and contribute to the EIU community.

View Requirements
Visit EIU

Visit EIU

Want to get to more know about what life is really like as a Panther? Sign up for a campus visit. And if you apply when you're on campus, you'll get a free gift!

Register for a Visit

Additional Applications

 

Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

If you've already earned a bachelor's degree and are interested in furthering your education with a graduate degree or second bachelor's degree, you'll want to apply for admission to The Graduate School.

View Site
International Admissions

International Admissions

EIU is proud to be an excellent home for students from outside the United States. If that describes you, you can apply for international admission.

View Site
Inderdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies Admissions

Not all potential students are high school seniors or community college transfers, which is why our BA in Interdisciplinary Studies program exists. It is specifically designed to meet the educational goals of mature adults in a format and structure compatible with adult responsibilities.

View Site
RN to BSN Admissions

RN to BS in Nursing Admissions

Registered nurses (RNs) who are already licensed to practice and newly graduated non-licensed ADNs who are ready to advance to a BSN degree from EIU should apply to our RN to BS in Nursing program.

View Site
OPD Admissions

Organizational Development Admissions

The Organizational Development (OD) bachelor's degree program focuses on understanding the people, processes and practices of professional organizations.

View Site
Returning Undergraduate Students

Returning Undergraduate Student Admissions

Did you attend EIU in the past without ever getting a chance to finish up your undergraduate degree? If one or more semesters have passed since you last enrolled, you can apply for readmission to the university and get yourself that diploma.

View Site
Returning Graduate Student Admissions

Returning Graduate Student Admissions

Did you attend EIU in the past without ever getting a chance to finish up your graduate degree? If one or more semesters have passed since you last enrolled, you can apply for readmission to the university.

View Site

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Undergraduate Admissions

1230 Old Main
600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-2223
admissions@eiu.edu