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.
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.
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.
Tours and Other Opportunities
10:15 am - 2 pm: 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.
10:30 am - 12:30 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.
