OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

Be sure to check your schedule when you check in for more details.

7:45 - 8:30 am: Early Bird Campus Tours

Doudna Fine Arts Center, Concourse

Join a student-led tour of our beautiful campus! Early bird campus tours will leave at 7:45, 8, and 8:15 am.

7:45 - 9 am: Check In

Doudna Fine Arts Center, Concourse

Check in and chat with other Future Panther families, current students, faculty and admissions staff. Don’t forget to grab some breakfast goodies!

7:45 - 9 am: Financial Aid & Housing Info Tables

Doudna Fine Arts Center, Concourse

Connect with the Offices of Housing & Dining and Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn more about living at EIU and paying for college.

8:30 - 8:55 am: Housing & Dining Session

Doudna Fine Arts Center, Recital Hall

Get an overview of various housing options and amenities, and explore EIU’s delicious dining options.

9 - 9:20am: Welcome Session

Doudna Fine Arts Center, Dvorak Concert Hall

Welcome! To kick off your visit, we have a lineup of speakers including students and campus representatives who are eager to share their experiences and insights with you. Be sure to scan the QR code in your program to be entered to win one of 5 $2000 scholarships to be given away at the end of the welcome.

9:25 - 10:30 am: Academic & Student Services Fair

MLK Jr. Union, Second Floor, University & Grand Ballrooms

Visit with faculty, staff and student support services to learn about student academic and service programs offered at EIU.

10:15 - 10:45 am: Breakout Sessions

Freshman Admissions

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Arcola/Tuscola Room

Learn about the admissions process and the steps needed to become an EIU student.

Sesión Informativa De Admisiones

MLK Jr. Union, en el Tercer Piso, Salón Greenup

Presentación detallada sobre el proceso de admisión, por uno de nuestros consejeros que habla español.

Admitted Student Next Steps

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Effingham Room

Congrats, you’re in! Come to this session to learn about making a smooth transition to EIU this fall.

Transfer Admissions

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Martinsville room

Get valuable insights about the transfer process and useful tips for planning a seamless transfer experience.

10:55 - 11:25 am: Breakout Sessions

Student Panel

MLK Jr. Union, First Floor, Vending Lounge

Hear from current students about what it’s really like to live and learn at Eastern Illinois University.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Arcola/Tuscola Room

Learn about the financial aid process, including our Aim High Scholarships, tips for filing your FAFSA, as well as other EIU scholarships and how to apply for them.

Honors College

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Martinsville Room

Hear about the Honors College and the benefits it offers to our community of academically talented students.

Army ROTC

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Effingham Room

Learn about the Army ROTC program at EIU: its benefits & requirements, career options, scholarships available, and earning potential as an Army Officer.

11:35 am - 12:05 pm: Breakout Sessions

First-Gen Students & Support Services

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Martinsville Room

Explore programs, involvement opportunities, and other ways EIU helps you succeed.

Housing & Dining

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Arcola/Tuscola Room

Representatives from Housing & Dining will chat with you about the benefits of living on campus and introduce you to our housing choices and amenities and dining options.

Undecided? We Can Help!

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Effingham Room

Discover the tools Eastern has to offer to help you decide on a major and a career path.

Fraternity & Sorority Programs Panel

MLK Jr. Union, First Floor, Vending Lounge

Talk with current students about what it’s really like to be part of Greek life.

1 - 2 pm: Explore EIU

It’s an open house inside an open house!

These sessions will allow you to meet faculty, staff and advisors you’ll see throughout your academic career.

Tours and Other Opportunities

10:15 am - 2 pm

Financial Aid Counseling

MLK Jr. Union, Third Floor, Charleston/Mattoon Room

Recommended for admitted students

Are you an admitted student waiting on FAFSA and your financial aid package? Drop by any time between 10:15 am - 2 pm to meet with a representative from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to calculate your cost of attendance at EIU.

Talk to an Admissions Counselor

MLK Jr. Union, Second Floor, Alumni Lounge

Talk to our admissions experts and get all your EIU questions answered!

10:30 am - 1:30 pm: Campus Tours

MLK Jr. Union, Second Floor, Bridge Lounge

Join a student-led tour of our beautiful campus!

11 am - 1:30 pm: Dine on Campus

EIU Dining Centers

Join us in any of our dining halls for lunch any time between 11 am - 1:30 pm. $8 per person. Credit or debit card only.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Residence Hall Tours

EIU Residence Halls

Check out on-campus living options by asking for a room tour at the front desks of Taylor, Andrews, Lawson, Pemberton, Powell-Norton, Lincoln or Stevenson Halls or University Court.

1 pm: Booth Library Tour

Marvin Foyer (off Library Quad)

Join Booth librarians to see the ins and outs of the Library, including study spaces, computer labs, our maker space and more. Meet in the north entrance, Marvin Foyer, under the clock.