Notice Regarding COVID-19
Thanks for your patience during this time of uncertainty. To ensure the safety of our campus community considering the evolving situation with coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the tough decision to suspend upcoming campus visits, tours and events until at least May 1. We continue to monitor this global health situation and hope to start hosting events again soon.
While there are no reported cases of the virus on our campus, we are committed to mitigating its possible effects, and the health and safety of our Panthers is of utmost concern. Learn more about our response to coronavirus COVID-19 developments and find resources meant to support the health and wellness of our university community.
In the meantime, browse the future events that are open for registration below or take advantage of our virtual tour. Feel free to reach out to our Admissions counselors at 217-581-2224 or visiteiu@eiu.edu with any questions.
Group Visits
Group Guidelines: High School and College
Thank you for your interest in bringing a group to campus. We are excited to offer large groups an admissions presentation and a walking tour of campus. Please read the guidelines below before submitting your group tour application.
- Group tour applications need to be completed a minimum of three weeks in advance so that we can best serve your students.
- Groups must arrive on time. Arriving late will impact your scheduled group visit. Arriving 20 minutes late or more can result in a canceled or abbreviated tour.
- Groups are expected to bring an adequate number of chaperones. Please schedule one adult for every 15 students.
- Groups have the option of enjoying lunch in a residence hall dining center at a discounted rate (please provide tax exempt form).
- Group size maximum is 50. We cannot accommodate groups larger than this size.
- If you need to cancel your group visit, please let us know at your earliest convenience.
- Please note: we cannot accommodate groups that arrive without notice.
Once your application has been received, a representative from our Office will follow up to approve the availability. For questions about your group visit, please contact our Visit Coordinator, Molly Button, at mmbutton@eiu.edu.
Group Guidelines: Middle School and Elementary School
Thank you for your interest in visiting Eastern Illinois University. At this time, we are very limited in our ability to host middle school groups, and we are unable to host elementary-aged students.
High school and college-aged groups will be given first priority in scheduling visits to campus. Middle school groups are welcome to schedule a visit to campus one month before the visit date. Please read additional policies below:
- Group tour applications need to be completed a minimum of four weeks in advance so that we can best serve your students.
- Group visits include an admissions presentation followed by a walking tour of campus. Groups have the option of enjoying lunch in a residence hall dining center at a discounted rate (please provide tax exempt form).
- Groups must arrive on time. Arriving late will impact your scheduled group visit. Arriving 20 minutes late or more can result in a canceled or abbreviated tour.
- Groups are expected to bring an adequate number of chaperones. Please schedule one adult for every 15 students
- Group size maximum is 50. We cannot accommodate groups larger than this size.
- If you need to cancel your group visit, please let us know at your earliest convenience.
- Please note: we cannot accommodate groups that arrive without notice.
We encourage students and their parents to visit during high school for a more personalized and intentional experience on campus. We offer several types of visit opportunities for students during their college search: eiu.edu/visit
Once your application has been received, a representative from our Office will follow up to approve the availability. For questions about your group visit, please contact our Visit Coordinator, Molly Button, at mmbutton@eiu.edu.
