EIU Gateway/Boost Debut Homepage
New students are required to attend a one day EIU Debut program. Gateway/Boost Debut is designed to provide an orientation to campus and allow students to meet with an academic advisor and register for courses. Students will receive an EIU Debut invitation in the mail. Spring students invitations will arrive in October while Fall students will arrive in February. This invitation provides additional information about program content as well as a program reservation form.
Gateway Debut Dates
Entering Fall 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Forms will be delivered to you in the mail to register for EIU Gateway/Boost Debut. Registration is not done online.
The Gateway/Boost Debut program will provide you with an opportunity to accomplish a number of important tasks including:
- Learn the ins and outs of the Gateway/Boost Program
- Mandatory placement testing
- Learn about degree requirements
- Meet with your academic advisor
- Using P.A.W.S to register for your fall classes
- Learning the ropes from current students
- Becoming familiar with campus facilities
- Learning about campus support services and programs
- Programs designed to help parents and students in their transition to EIU
Coming to Eastern opens a new chapter in your life. The transition from high school to the university setting is an exciting time filled with many opportunities. This transition also raises a number of questions and concerns regarding your first year here at Eastern Illinois University. We promise that your orientation day will provide you with more than a class schedule, it will prepare and excite you for your freshman year at EIU.
Program Schedule:
7:00 am Program Check-In, Grand Ballroom
7:45 am Morning Welcome, Gateway and BOOST Program Orientation
8:30 am Academic Orientation
9:30 am Student and family programs
12:00 pm Panther Fair and lunch
1:00 pm Student and family programs
