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Eastern Illinois University

EIU Department of Housing

EARLY ARRIVAL

We are continuously updating this page for the 2024-2025 academic year.  

All students must use the Move-In Registration System to pre-register for a move-in date and time (opening on July 20).  If you are part of an Early Arrival Group AND if your name has already been submitted by your coach/faculty member/sponsor/etc., you will see your correct Early Arrival date listed in the Move-In Registration System.  

If the Move-in Registration System does not allow you to choose your correct date, or you need to request an Early Arrival for a reason not listed above, please submit an Early Arrival Request (opening on July 20). Submitting a request does not guarantee approval for an early move-in date.  Students will receive a confirmation sent to their EIU email account if their early move-in request is approved.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

All check-in times:

For Early Arrival dates of July 30 to August 12: Report to Stevenson Hall to receive your keys. 

Arrivals beginning August 13: Report to the front desk of your hall/area.  Students in Greek Court will report to the front desk in Building 8.  

DINING INFORMATION

The residential dining centers are scheduled to open for the 2023 Fall Semester on Thursday, August 17.  However, the University Food Court will be open for business Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm, and will accept Dining Dollars, cash, and credit/debit cards.

 

Early Arrival Dates

 

Saturday, July 29-Monday, August 1

Resident Assistants
Greek Court SSAs

Sunday, July 30

Football Team
Women's Soccer

 

Friday, August 4

 

Night Assistant Supervisors

Saturday, August 5 Conference Assistants
Summer Dining Staff
Summer NSFP Staff
Summer School Students

Sunday, August 6

Volleyball Team
Mens Soccer

Wednesday, August 9

Service Assistants

Sunday, August 13

NFSP Welcome Leaders
International Students
RHA/NRHH
Panther Marching Band
Panther LEADS

Monday, August 14

International Students
Admissions Staff
Freshman Connection Mentors

Tuesday, August 15

STEP Mentors
Cross Country Team
Night Assistants
Panther Pals

Wednesday, August 16

Panther Pals
STEP Students
Daily Eastern News
Incoming Students attending Orientation on August 17

 

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CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Housing & Dining Services

217-581-5111
housing@eiu.edu