Gateway/Boost Parent Program


8:30 am-9:30 am       When the training wheels come off
Sending your student off to college is a milestone not only for your college student, but also yourself. We will discuss transition issues faced by nearly every family as students head off for college.

9:30-10:00 am     Student Social Behaviors
Learn the truth about college life and tips that will help you have an informative conversation with your student about alcohol and other drugs.

Break-10 minutes

10:10-11:00 am      University Housing and Dining
Learn how EIU's Housing and Dining Services will make a "home away from home" for your student.

11:00-11:30 am     University Expectations & Goals
As an institution we believe in aiding our students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve personal success in life. In this session we will discuss how the university will challenge your student to develop and how you can help.

11:30 am-12:00 pm    Health Services
Sick and away from home, learn how EIU is here for students.


12:00-12:30 pm       Panther Fair
Panther Fair-this is your chance to have questions answered by our campus offices.

12:00-12:55 pm    Lunch

1:00-2:00 pm      The Ins and Outs of Paying for College (Financial Aid and Student Accounts)


2:00-2:25 pm Select a Session 1
Select from the following sessions at this time.

Career Services-not just for seniors. Learn about the differnet ways your student can utilize the EIU Career Services Office beginning their freshman year.
First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust-learn about our relationship with First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust and how students can add options to their student ID card.
Telecommunications and Panther Card Services-how the student ID card can gain access to a wide variety of services.

Break-10 minutes

2:35 pm-3:00 pm
Select a Session 2
Same offerings as Session 1



3:00 pm What Happens After Debut?
Join the Debut staff to learn about what to expect over the summer and when students will return to campus. We will test how much you know about what college students think about, do and want. This is the last chance to ask and receive last minute tips from the Debut staff.