Admitted Student Checklist - Transfer
January
Apply for all federal and state aid including work-study and loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible after January 1. Be sure to include EIU (001674) as school of choice.
Make plans to visit EIU.
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Research EIU scholarships online. Continue your own scholarship search on sites such as FastWeb.com.
EIU Debut (Eastern's version of orientation, advisement and registration) invitations mailed. Just a reminder: EIU Debut is mandatory for all incoming students so return your reservations as soon as possible.
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Begin making on-campus or off-campus living arrangements.
February
Plan to attend the February Open House. Sign up today online.
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Sign up for the You are EIU visit program scheduled for March 27th.
March
Reminder: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 preferred filing date to ensure full consideration.
EIU Debut programs begin and continue through August. You will meet with your academic adviser and register for fall classes. (Reservations are required to attend EIU Debut).
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On-campus housing contracts and surveys mailed to those who applied for on-campus housing. This is where you will indicate your residence hall preference and roommates.
Your financial aid award letter will be mailed to you at the end of this month if we received your FAFSA prior to the March 1 preferred filing date.
Attend You are EIU visit program on March 27th.
April
Attend EIU Debut if you haven't already done so. (Reservations are required to attend EIU Debut).
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May
Attend EIU Debut if you haven't already done so. (Reservations are required to attend EIU Debut).
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On-campus housing assignment letter mailed. New student Homebase (housing newsletter) mailed.
June
Attend EIU Debut if you haven't already done so.
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Pay your initial housing payment of $250 by June 12 to secure your fall housing assignment.
July
Attend EIU Debut if you haven't already done so.
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Start shopping. Check out the Office of University Housing and Dining's list of what to bring or refer to your Assignment addition of Homebase.
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August
Attend EIU Debut if you haven't already done so. (Reservations are required to attend EIU Debut).
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Submit your final high school transcript showing date of graduation to the Office of Admissions.
Complete part 1 of AlcoholEdu prior to first day of class.
Return your completed health immunization form to Health Services.
Move in. Make sure the University has your local address. All campus communication is mailed to your local address.
Participate in Prowl, fun-filled activities designed to welcome you to the campus community.
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Attend your first day of class!
