VISIT EIU
There's no better way to see if Eastern Illinois University is the right fit for you than by visiting campus! We love welcoming prospective students and their families, answering your questions and showing you what life as a Panther is all about. Explore our visit options and find the experience that works best for you—whether it's a campus tour, open house, or special event.
Have questions or special requests? We're happy to help! Contact us at 217-581-2224 or visiteiu@eiu.edu anytime.
Campus Visits & Events
Summer Daily Campus Tours
Monday-Friday, from May 19 - Aug. 15
Each daily visit includes a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a one-on-one meeting with an EIU admissions counselor. We can also help personalize your visit by arranging conversations with Financial Aid, the Honors College, professors in your major, and more!
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.
Open House & Panthers Football Game
Saturday, September 13
Join us for an afternoon of football and fun as we cheer on our Panthers against Illinois State University.
Experience Panther Pride and preview life as an EIU student! You will receive free football tickets for you and one guest, an insider’s tour of campus, and a cookout with current students, faculty, and admissions staff!
Additional tickets available at a discounted price
Open House
Monday, Oct. 13 & Tuesday, Nov. 11
Come experience EIU up close and personal at our Open House event! Explore our beautiful campus, chat with friendly current students, professors, and staff, and get all the answers to your EIU questions. It's a day of fun and discovery you won't want to miss! Plus, there's a chance to receive one of five $2,000 scholarships during the welcome!
Daily Campus Tours
Monday-Friday, Aug. 25 - Dec. 16
Each daily visit includes a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a one-on-one meeting with an EIU admissions counselor. We can also help personalize your visit by arranging conversations with Financial Aid, the Honors College, professors in your major, and more!