Prerequisites
Courses which have prerequisites have been identified in the schedule of classes with an asterisk (*) by the course title. Please note these prerequisites. Some courses have a limitation placed by the host institution. These limitations on enrollment must be observed.
Holds
Clear Your Record or Lose Your Classes If you register and do not have a clear record with all University offices, your classes may be cancelled.
Course Level Requirements
If prerequisites are met, students may enroll according to the following schedule:
Class
Courses Numbered
Freshman
1000
2000
*
*
Sophomore
1000
2000
3000
*
Junior
1000
2000
3000
4000
Senior
1000
2000
3000
4000
**
Graduate
4750-6999
*Courses numbered 3000-4999 may be taken by students who have met the prerequisites and who have permission of the department chairperson.
** If you are a senior, you may enroll in courses numbered 5000-5499. Please refer to the Graduate School information for details.
Course Changes and Cancellations
Occasionally, courses move from one instructor, location, or time to another. The University reserves the right to make such changes.
Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If your course is cancelled due to low enrollment, we will notify you. Contact your advisor for further assistance.
Class meetings are occasionally cancelled due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances. To obtain weather cancellation information, please refer to our website. Class cancellations due to poor weather may also be provided on local radio and television stations.
Application Procedures
You must be admitted or re-admitted to Eastern before you can register for courses.
If you are a former EIU student who has not attended for one or more semesters (excluding summer): (Re-admission)
SCE Identification Cards
SCE students can apply for SCE identification cards here.
Textbook Pick-Up and Return
All textbook arrangements are handled through the Textbook Rental Service. You may contact the Textbook Rental Service at 217/581-3626 for information about textbook delivery, pick-up and return.
Off campus students will have their textbooks mailed if they reside outside of Coles County or the instructor will bring them on the first night of class. When receiving textbooks in the mail, instructions will be included how to return the books to EIU. Students residing within Coles County are expected to pick up their books at Textbook Rental.
Please provide the Records Office with your current street address. This address update is required by the Textbook Rental Service to ensure UPS textbook delivery, should this be the only means of getting textbooks to you. Post office box addresses are not accepted.
Those individuals who register late, or who have unclear records with the University, may not receive their textbooks on or before the first night of class.
Purchase Options, Lost Books and Fines please refer to the Textbook Rental's web page through http://www.eiu.edu/~textbks/
Office Information
Spring and fall office hours for the Office of Academic and Professional Development located at Blair Hall, 600 West Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 217/581-5114 or 1-800-446-8918. E-mail: offcmpus@eiu.edu.
Office hours for the Office of Academic and Professional Development EIU Center at Parkland College (Room X107) are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 217/351-2543. E-mail:eiu@parkland.edu.
Summer office hours for the Office of Academic and Professional Development located at Blair Hall, 600 West Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday & 8:00 - noon on Friday. Phone: 217/581-5114 or 1-800-446-8918. E-mail: offcmpus@eiu.edu
Office hours for the Office of Academic and Professional Development EIU Center at Parkland College (Room X107) are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday & 8:00 a.m. - noon on Friday. Phone: 217/351-2543. E-mail: eiu@parkland.edu.
How do I submit a document to my EWP? Please refer to the webiste, for a current list of WI courses, www.eiu.edu/~assess.
Other Information
ADA
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations of the University. Further, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University or be subjected to discrimination by the University. If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the Coordinator of the Office of Disability Services (217/581-6583) as soon as possible.
Children at Campus Sites
In accordance with the School of Continuing Education Policies, as well as the policies of host institutions, children are NOT allowed to attend EIU School of Continuing Education classes or exams with parents. Children are also NOT allowed to wait in hallways or other places on campuses without adult supervision. If children are found on campuses, left unattended, the parent and the child will be asked to leave. If any damage or vandalism is done to any campus, which is hosting a School of Continuing Education class, due to children being on campus, the parent will be held liable for any costs.
EEOC
Eastern Illinois University complies fully with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws, orders and regulations. The University will not discriminate in its programs and activities against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, unfavorable discharge from military service, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation or any basis of discrimination precluded by the applicable federal and state statutes. This policy applies to admissions, employment, and treatment of individuals and access to programs. Inquiries concerning this policy may be directed to the appropriate admitting or employing unit or the Office of Civil Rights, Room 2006 Old Main.
Immunizations
Off-campus students who take more than 6 semester hours of on-campus courses must comply with the University's immunization policy. An immunization record form, listing immunizations for communicable diseases, can be obtained from the University Health Service (217/581-3013). Failure to comply will result in a $25 late processing fee and a hold placed on the students' records, which will deny registration for the following semester.
PAWS - Grades online
The Panther Access to Web Services will allow students to view their grades via the web.
Classroom Assignments
In some cases it may have been necessary for the schedule to be posted online without having all the classroom assignments. The student is responsible for finding out the room assignment prior to the beginning of class. There are three primary ways this can be done:
