EIU Office of Admissions

This is the first date you can file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete the FAFSA online as soon as possible and be sure to include EIU (001674) as a school of choice.

Register online after this date to secure a spot in one of our orientation programs. You can reserve your spot via MyEIU.

New Student Enrollment Deposit is encouraged by this date for first-time freshmen. You can sign into MyEIU to pay your deposit or learn more about the deposit.

To assure your fall living arrangements are reserved for you, you'll need to make a $250 housing down payment by this date. You can sign into MyEIU to make your payment.