VISIT EIU
See if Eastern Illinois University feels like home by visiting campus. We love welcoming future Panthers and their families, answering questions, and giving you an inside look at life at EIU. Explore our visit options and choose the experience that fits you best.
Have questions or special requests? We're happy to help! Contact us at 217-581-2224 or visiteiu@eiu.edu anytime.
Campus Visits & Events
Spring Daily Campus Tours
Monday - Friday, Jan. 12 - May 8, 2026
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU admissions counselor.
Self-Guided Campus Tours
Visit any time!
If none of our visit opportunities work for your schedule, or you'd just prefer to visit campus on your own, then sign up for a self-guided tour! Follow our self-guided tour map at your own pace and see all of what campus has to offer. If you sign up here, you can stop by our office to pick up a folder, T-shirt, and water bottle, or meet with an admissions counselor if you'd like.
Tours in Spanish / Recorrido en español
Elige tu tiempo lunes a viernes cuando la Oficina de Admisiones está abierto / Choose any time Monday-Friday when the Office of Admissions is open
Las visitas incluyen un recorrido a pie por el campus (incluyendo una vivienda residencial) y una cita con un consejero de admisiones de EIU. / Visits include a walking tour around campus (including a residence hall) and an appointment with an EIU admissions counselor.
Transfer-Specific Tours
Fridays at 9 AM, Jan. 16 - May 8, 2026
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU admissions counselor.
Admitted Students
Chicagoland Admitted Student Day
Saturday, January 31 from 2-4 p.m.
Celebrate your acceptance to Eastern Illinois University at a special admitted student event near you. We are bringing EIU to the Hilton Chicago Oak Lawn, where you and your family can connect one on one with staff from Financial Aid and Scholarships, Housing and Dining, Student Success, the Honors College, and our academic colleges, and get clear guidance on your next steps toward becoming a Panther.
Admited Student Days
Monday, February 16 or Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
At Admitted Student Day, you'll have the chance to connect with your department, meet one-on-one with financial aid, learn about your next steps in the enrollment process and enjoy lunch on us! Space is limited. Register today!
Group Visits
Looking to bring a group to EIU?
Bring your group to check out Eastern Illinois University! They can explore campus, meet with EIU representatives and learn first-hand about what life is like as a Panther. Click the link to apply and someone from the Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your visit details. Questions? Contact our Visit Coordinator at visiteiu@eiu.edu.
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