VISIT EIU

See if 海角社区 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

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Daily Campus Visits

Monday-Friday | 10 am or 2 pm

Every daily visit includes a guided walking tour, a chance to explore a residence hall, and an engaging presentation that showcases what makes our campus community so special. Want to make your visit even more meaningful? We can personalize your experience by connecting you one-on-one with the Honors College, faculty in your academic area, campus resources that align with your interests, and/or an EIU admissions counselor who can answer your questions about majors, costs, scholarships, student life, and campus amenities.

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Transfer Fridays Campus Visits

Fridays | 9 am

Thinking about making EIU your next campus? Our transfer visits are designed for students coming from a two-year or four-year college. You’ll tour campus, step inside a residence hall, and meet with an admissions counselor who can answer your questions about transferring to EIU.

We can also make time for the parts of EIU that matter most to you. When you register, let us know if you’d like to meet with faculty in your academic area or explore campus resources and opportunities that match your interests.

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Fall Open Houses

Monday, October 12 | Friday, November 13

Experience EIU at Open House! 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!

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Honors Visit Day

Friday, October 30

Academically talented students should visit EIU during the Honors Visit Day! Discover enrichment opportunities at EIU, explore scholarship possibilities, get inspired by engaging seminars, and connect with the faculty, staff and honors students who make the EIU Honors College a vibrant community.

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Self-Guided Campus Tours

Visit any time!

Explore EIU on your own schedule with a self-guided campus tour. Sign up before you visit, then stop by the Admissions Office to pick up a tour folder, T-shirt and water bottle. You may also be able to meet with an admissions counselor while you’re here.

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Select Saturday Campus Visits

Select Saturdays | 9:30 am or 10 am

On select Saturdays this fall, you can get to know EIU on a campus tour and talk with an admissions counselor to get all your questions answered!

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Jueves seleccionados a las 10 am

Todas las visitas incluyen un recorrido guiado a pie, la oportunidad de conocer una residencia estudiantil y una presentación dinámica que muestra lo que hace tan especial a nuestra comunidad universitaria. ¿Quiere que su visita sea aún más significativa? Podemos personalizar su experiencia y coordinar encuentros individuales con el Honors College, con profesores de su área de estudio, con las oficinas y los servicios del campus que se alineen con sus intereses o con un consejero de admisiones de EIU que responderá sus preguntas sobre carreras, costos, becas, vida estudiantil e instalaciones del campus.

Every visit includes a guided walking tour, a chance to explore a residence hall, and an engaging presentation that showcases what makes our campus community so special. Want to make your visit even more meaningful? We can personalize your experience by connecting you one-on-one with the Honors College, faculty in your academic area, campus resources that align with your interests, and/or an EIU admissions counselor who can answer your questions about majors, costs, scholarships, student life, and campus amenities.

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Group Visits

Looking to bring a group to EIU?

Bring your group to check out 海角社区! 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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