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The Simple Steps to Becoming EIU
The deadline for application is April 1
Sign Up for MyEIU and Learn More about Eastern
Your MyEIU account is free and easy; all it takes is an email address to get started. You can even sign up via Facebook! Once you've logged into MyEIU, you can learn everything there is to know about Eastern and get information about everything the university has to offer — all tailored to your unique set of interests!
Apply to the Graduate School
All students can apply to the graduate school through MyEIU. The graduate school requires:
- A complete online application
- A copy of your official transcripts
- A $30 application fee
Learn more about the Graduate School admissions process.
Apply to the Program
Please send the following to the graduate coordinator:
Please print and mail all materials for the departmental application to:
Chris Kahler
Department of Art
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
Keep an Eye on Your Admission Status
You'll be able to keep tabs on the status of your application through MyEIU; you'll receive a message when you have been officially admitted to EIU!
Apply for an Assistantship
If you are interested in a graduate assistantship, you also need to submit a graduate assistantship application.
Graduate assistantships are typically awarded in accordance with the academic year. Assistantship applications are normally accepted until April 1st; a decision for the next academic year comes within a month. For more information about graduate assistantships, please click here.
Join Us in Charleston!
Now you're ready for your first semester at Eastern! Welcome to the EIU family! We're glad to have you, and we're confident you'll be glad you came!
Additional Application Materials Required by the Art Department
Some information will be sent directly to the Department of Art. Please print the following two applications and mail them to the art department along with the other required materials.






