Admitted Student Checklist - Freshmen
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.
Start making plans to visit EIU.
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Research EIU scholarships online. Continue your own scholarship search on sites such as FastWeb.com.
February
If you haven't done so already, apply for housing. In order to receive housing contracts and surveys, students must first apply for housing.
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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.
Estimated financial aid award letters mailed to those who have filed.
EIU Debut (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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March
Reminder: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 preferred filing date to ensure full consideration.
Housing contracts and surveys mailed to students who have applied for 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
Complete your EIU Debut reservation form and return it to New Student Programs by April 20th to secure a program date.
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Confirmations for EIU Debut will be mailed after April 20th, upon receipt of the New Student Enrollment Deposit.
May
Your New Student Enrollment Deposit must be postmarked by May 1 in order to secure your place in the freshman class.
Housing assignment letter mailed. New student Homebase (housing newsletter) mailed.
EIU Debut programs begin and continue through July. You will meet with your academic adviser and register for fall classes. (Reservations are required to attend EIU Debut).
June
Attend EIU Debut if you haven't already done so.
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Pay your housing down 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
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 to your residence hall.
Participate in Prowl, fun-filled activities designed to welcome you to the campus community.
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Attend your first day of class!
