EIU Open House
Visiting campus during one of our Open Houses is the perfect opportunity to see what Eastern is all about!
Spring Open House - registration will open up soon!
Meet the people YOU want to meet!
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Personalize your EIU Open House experience: Whether you want to continue progress in your current major or take a new direction, you can meet faculty and staff from those departments.
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You'll have an opportunity to hear what EIU can offer people with interests similar to your own from professionals in the fields that appeal to you!
Apply On-Site!
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Fill out our fast and free application while you are here!
EIU counselors and staff will be on hand to talk you through the application process and answer your questions.
Let our staff answer all your questions!
Representatives from a number of EIU offices will be on hand to make sure you leave with no uncertainty about what EIU can do for you.
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Admissions Counselors
Staff members from our Office of Admissions can tell you pretty much anything you might want to know about every aspect of EIU. If they can't answer your question, they'll know who can!
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Financial Aid
Have questions about how you're going to pay for college or what kind of scholarships are available? Our Office of Financial Aid is armed with the expertise to put your mind at ease.
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Housing
Everybody wonders what living arrangements are like on campus. While you can tour any residence hall, our housing staff can also show you the options set aside just for you.
So Many Other Reasons to Visit!
Campus Tours
We're sure our compact, beautiful campus will soon become your home away from home, and these student-led tours give you a first look at the grounds.
Student Panel
Who better to answer your questions about transitioning to EIU than current students?
EIU in Action
Visiting Eastern during this open house is a great chance to see what our campus is like on a typical class day.
Honors Information
Think you'd be a fit in our university honors program? We'll have an informational session about what the Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College has to offer.
Career Services
EIU offers plenty of tools to help you build your resume and prepare for a career path or graduate school.
Financial Aid Advice
Learn about the financial aid process, including tips for filing your FAFSA and applying for EIU scholarships.
Can't make it to an Open House?
Daily Visits
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Classes in session
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Walking campus tour
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Schedule meetings
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Meet with an admissions counselor
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Enrollment offices open
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*Group tours available
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NOTE: Throughout the summer, there will be no Friday afternoon sessions (10 a.m. visits only)
Saturday Visits
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Classes not in session
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Walking campus tour
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Group presentation
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NOTE: Saturday visits are
not available in the summer
Self-Guided
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Explore EIU at your own pace
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Meet individually with an admissions counselor
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T-shirt, admissions folder, and bottled water for your tour