EIU Transfer Debut

The sooner you attend Debut, the better your course selection!

Transfer Debut Information

New students are required to attend a one day EIU Debut program. Debut is designed to provide an orientation to campus and allow students to meet with an academic advisor and register for courses. Transfer students will be mailed invitations to EIU Debut. This invitation provides a program reservation form that needs to be returned to secure a program date. You cannot attend the Debut program without confirming a program date.

* If you have been admitted to EIU but haven't received the link to register for Transfer Debut, please call New Student Programs at (217) 581-6435.

 

Upcoming Transfer Debut Dates

Entering Spring 2010

  • Thursday, December 3, 2009
  • Friday, January 8, 2010

 

Entering Fall 2010

  • Wednesday, April 7, 2010
  • Friday, April 16, 2010
  • Wednesday, April 28, 2010
  • Tuesday, June 1, 2010
  • Wednesday, June 23, 2010
  • Thursday, July 22, 2010
  • Tuesday, August 17, 2010

 

Before Attending EIU Debut...

  • Make sure you have a list of current courses that you are attending, as well as a transcript of any college courses you've taken.
  • Bring a list of courses that you'd like to take. The online course catalog can be found by following this link.
  • Have your FINAL OFFICIAL transcript of courses from all colleges attended sent to the admissions office.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and watch the weather!
  • Bring a state or federal issued picture ID (school IDs won't be accepted).

 

Debut Program Schedule

  • 8:00 a.m. - Check-in, Panther Service Fair & Continental Breakfast, University Ballroom
    (Students seeking a teaching credential need to visit the College of Education & Professional Studies table.)
  • 8:30 a.m. - University Housing and Dining Services, 1895 Room
    This pre-program presentation will include the topics: applying for housing, the role of the housing staff, dining services, computer facilities, student leadership opportunities within the halls, job opportunities, adjustment to life at Eastern, and much more.
  • 9:00 a.m. - Welcome, Academic Advisement & Registration Orientation, University Ballroom
  • 9:30 a.m. - Transfer Evaluation & Articulation Orientation, University Ballroom
  • 10:10 a.m. - Break
  • 10:20 a.m. - Students: Student Life & Services Orientation, Charleston/Mattoon Room
    Family: Family & Guest Session (includes information from financial aid, student accounts, student services and much more)
  • 11:00 a.m. - College Meetings & Academic Advisement
  • 11:30 a.m. - Panther Card (Student ID)
    While waiting for your advisement session you will want to secure your Panther Card from the Telecommunications Office in the Student Services Building.
  • 2:00 p.m. - Campus Tours (Optional)
    If you have not taken a tour of the EIU campus, we encourage you to do so today. Today’s tour departs from the Office of Admission in Old Main at 2:00 p.m.