EIU Master of Business Administration

After Arrival Guide

Welcome to EIU, Charleston, and the United States!

Eastern Illinois University hosts an International Student Orientation (ISO) and several welcome events for incoming international students. These informative, fun, and interactive programs cover a variety of topics that will help you meet new friends and learn about EIU!

International Students Orientation:

All new graduate and undergraduate students must attend the in-person International Student Orientation.

These sessions are designed to address the most common questions and concerns that international students have as well as cover important information such as immigration regulations about your visa, academic expectations, and cultural adjustment. 

Temporary Accommodations:

OISS might provide some temporary accommodations to students who already have a visa - this is limited to a shared room (with a roommate) in a university residence hall. If you will be living on campus, you will be able to move right away into your assigned room/space upon arrival at Eastern Illinois University.

Email international@eiu.edu if you need assistance.

What’s D2L:

D2L Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that provides tools for students, faculty, and staff at EIU to succeed in creating educational experiences. D2L Brightspace is available for all courses at EIU including online, hybrid, and face-to-face.

To ensure a smooth start to the semester, please log in to D2L and familiarize yourself with the environment and course materials. It is essential and strongly recommended that all MBA students access and review the content before classes begin.

For more information visit: https://www.eiu.edu/d2lsolutions/htd2l_gettingstarted_login.php

Some other tasks to do after arrival:

• SEVIS Compulsory Check-in with EIU Office of International Students & Scholars:

All F-1 students are REQUIRED to check in at the Office of International Students & Scholars during International Student Orientation or within 5 days of your arrival on campus. This is required by U.S. federal law. 

Check-in requirements: 

• I-20 or DS-2019 
• Biographical page of passport 
• I-94 
• F-1 or J-1 visa stamp 
• Be ready to provide a complete US address.

• Finalizing your class schedule 
• Opening a US bank account (located in MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. UNIVERSITY UNION)
• Finalizing your campus or off-campus housing
• Buying personal supplies to set up your residence hall room or apartment 
• Obtain your Panther Card (Essential for accessing all on-campus services and facilities)
• Completing and submitting your required immunization documentation 
• Visit the Textbook Rental Center to rent your semester books (Included in student fee)