VISIT EIU
See if Eastern Illinois University feels like home by visiting campus. We love welcoming future Panthers and their families, answering questions, and giving you an inside look at life at EIU. Explore our visit options and choose the experience that fits you best.
Have questions or special requests? We're happy to help! Contact us at 217-581-2224 or visiteiu@eiu.edu anytime.
Campus Visits & Events
Daily Campus Tours
Monday-Friday, Aug. 25 - Dec. 16
Each daily visit includes a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a one-on-one meeting with an EIU admissions counselor. We can also help personalize your visit by arranging conversations with Financial Aid, the Honors College, professors in your major, and more!
Select Saturday Visits
Select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join us for an admissions presentation and a walking tour of campus!
Transfer-Specific Tours
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU transfer counselor.
Self-Guided Campus Tours
Visit any time!
If none of our visit opportunities work for your schedule, or you'd just prefer to visit campus on your own, then sign up for a self-guided tour! Follow our self-guided tour map at your own pace and see all of what campus has to offer. If you sign up here, you can stop by our office to pick up a folder, T-shirt, and water bottle, or meet with an admissions counselor if you'd like.
Tours in Spanish / Recorrido en español
Elige tu tiempo lunes a viernes cuando la Oficina de Admisiones está abierto / Choose any time Monday-Friday when the Office of Admissions is open
Las visitas incluyen un recorrido a pie por el campus (incluyendo una vivienda residencial) y una cita con un consejero de admisiones de EIU. / Visits include a walking tour around campus (including a residence hall) and an appointment with an EIU admissions counselor.
Spring Daily Campus Tours
Monday - Friday, Jan. 12 - May 8, 2026
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU admissions counselor.
Transfer-Specific Tours
Fridays at 9 AM, Jan. 16 - May 8, 2026
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU admissions counselor.
Admitted Students
Admitted Student Day
Friday, Dec. 12
At Admitted Student Day, you'll have the chance to connect with your department, meet one-on-one with financial aid, learn about your next steps in the enrollment process and enjoy lunch on us! Space is limited. Register today!
Group Visits
Looking to bring a group to EIU?
Bring your group to check out Eastern Illinois University! They can explore campus, meet with EIU representatives and learn first-hand about what life is like as a Panther. Click the link to apply and someone from the Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your visit details. Questions? Contact our Visit Coordinator at visiteiu@eiu.edu.
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