Admitted Students Visit Options
Admitted Freshman & Transfer Options:
Visiting EIU during an open house is a great way to experience student life and learn more about our academic opportunities.
- Walking tour of campus and residence halls
- Enjoy lunch on us
- Learn more about the admissions, financial aid, and housing process
- Meet faculty from your major
- Apply for free at our application station
Join us for an afternoon of football and fun as we cheer on our Panthers against the Illinois State Redbirds! Experience Panther Pride and preview life as an EIU student! You will receive free football tickets for you and one guest*, an insider’s tour of campus, and a cookout with current students, faculty and admissions staff!
- Check-In: 11-11:45 a.m.
- Presentation/Campus Tours: 11:15 a.m. - Noon
- Cookout: 12:30 p.m.
- Kickoff: 2 p.m.
The EIU Honors Visit Day is for high achieving students. You will learn about the Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College; meet with faculty, staff, and students; tour campus; and eat lunch on us.
Program Overview
- 9:30 am — Check-in & light breakfast
- 10:00 am — Welcome
- 10:30 am — Breakout sessions with faculty and honors students
- 11:45 am — Lunch
- 1:00 pm — Optional campus tour
- Attend class with a current EIU student from your major
- Enjoy lunch on us in one of the campus dining centers
- Optional campus tour
- NOTE: Throughout the summer, there will be no Friday afternoon sessions (10 a.m. visits only).
- Walking campus tour (includes residence halls)
- Meet with an admissions counselor
- Enrollment offices open (no appointment needed)
- Group admissions presentation
- Tour times available at 10:30 & 11:30
- Walking campus tour (including residence hall)
