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Eastern Illinois University

EIU Department of Housing

EARLY ARRIVAL

We are continuously updating this page for the 2024-2025 academic year.  

All students must use the Move-In Registration System to pre-register for a move-in date and time (opening in late July).  If you are part of an Early Arrival Group AND if your name has already been submitted by your coach/faculty member/sponsor/etc., you will see your correct Early Arrival date listed in the Move-In Registration System.  Most University-related groups have a pre-set early arrival date - if your group is listed below, you do not need to submit an Early Arrival Request.

If the Move-in Registration System does not allow you to choose your correct date, or you need to request an Early Arrival for a reason not listed below, please submit an Early Arrival Request. Submitting a request does not guarantee approval for an early move-in date.  Students will receive a confirmation sent to their EIU email account if their early move-in request is approved.  If you request an earlier date than your group, additional fees may apply. Requests for early move-in due to personal convenience will only be accommodated one or two days in advance of August 15.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

All check-in times:

For Early Arrival dates of July 28 to August 10: Report to Stevenson Hall to receive your keys. 

Arrivals beginning August 11: Report to the front desk of your hall/area.  Students in Greek Court will report to the front desk in Building 8.  

DINING INFORMATION

The residential dining centers are scheduled to open for the 2024 Fall Semester on Thursday, August 15 with lunch.  However, the University Food Court will be open for business Monday-Wednesday, 7:30 am-2:00 pm, and will accept Dining Dollars, cash, and credit/debit cards.

 

Early Arrival Dates

 

Saturday, July 28

Football
Women's Soccer

Friday, August 2

Resident Assistants
Greek Court SSAs

Sunday, August 4

Men's Soccer

Saturday, August 5 Night Assistant Supervisors
Tuesday, August 6 Volleyball
Wednesday, August 7 Conference Assistants
Summer Dining Staff
Summer NSFP Staff
Summer School Students

Thursday, August 8

Service Assistants

Sunday, August 11

HOPE Bridge Program
International Students
RHA Execs
Marching Band

Monday, August 12

International Students
Admissions Ambassadors
Freshman Connection Mentors
STEP Program Mentors
Cheer Team

Tuesday, August 13

Cross Country Team
Night Assistants
Panther Pals
Panther LEADS
Pink Panthers Dance Team

Wednesday, August 14

STEP Students
Incoming Students attending Orientation on August 15

 

RELATED PAGES

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CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Housing & Dining Services

217-581-5111
housing@eiu.edu