Submitting your enrollment deposit gets you one step closer to officially becoming part of Panther Nation!
With a completed enrollment deposit, you'll have the opportunity to register for an orientation session as soon as dates become available. This is your best bet for getting a great Fall schedule!
Excited about landing the perfect room? Complete your housing application in order to make your residence hall, room type, and roommate selections as soon as they're available.
Visit our deposit page to hear from EIU students about EIU being the Right Fit, the Campus Community, how EIU is Beyond the classroom, and how EIU sets you up for success.
You found your college. Now find your home. Here's how to sign up:
Go to MyEIU to apply for university housing today.
In January, use MyEIU to register for Roomsync, our roommate matching app.
In March, complete the online room and board contract and indicate your preferences for hall, room type, meal plan, and more.
Room assignments are confirmed by the end of May, which gives you a chance to get to know your roommate before you arrive on campus!
On June 12, your $250 housing down payment is due.
Our Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is here to help you make sense of the dollars and cents. Follow these steps to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
Create a new user ID and password at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This user ID and password now replaces the federal student aid PIN.
File your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible. Be sure to include Eastern’s FAFSA code: 001674.
Check the status of your financial aid through MyEIU or your PAWS account.
Still have questions? We're just a phone call away! Call the Office of Financial Aid at 217-581-6405.
What's Available to Our Students
You’re almost here! The Office of New Student and Family Programs is here to make sure that you make a smooth transition from your high school or previous institution to Eastern Illinois University! Below is what to expect from the orientation and transition process.
Once you've paid your $150 enrollment deposit (freshmen only), you'll have the ability to sign up for your summer orientation program. Signup for freshman and transfer programs opens March 1; you can register via your MyEIU account. The sooner you sign up, the more dates you'll have to chose from!
Your summer orientation, advisement, and registration program will include meeting with your academic advisor, establishing an academic course plan, connecting with fellow incoming Panthers, discovering opportunities and services EIU provides for you and your family, and so much more!
After Move-In Day, your transition to campus begins. Our Prowl program is designed to assist you with:
Learning about the countless educational and social opportunities available to you at EIU.
Connecting with EIU students, faculty, and staff.
Building an educational foundation focused on areas such as: Civics and citizenship, academics, personal wellness, traditions, and personal/social development.