Notice Regarding COVID-19
As we resume on-campus visits, please be assured that your safety remains our highest priority.
To ensure the safety of our campus community considering the evolving situation with coronavirus (COVID-19), we will be only offering small group presentations and campus tours to allow for social distancing.
We are committed to mitigating the possible effects of this virus and the health and safety of our Panthers is of utmost concern, so masks are required for all guests while indoors.
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 group visit opportunities available 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
Virtual Group Visits
The Office of Admissions would like to offer high school and colleges the opportunity to connect with us virtually. An Admissions representative will set up a Zoom appointment for you and your students to learn more about EIU. We can provide a 45-minute virtual campus tour, a 15-minute presentation, and end with a Q & A session.
On-Campus Visits
We are excited to offer small 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.
- 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.
COVID-19 Restrictions
- Group size maximum is 25, including students and chaperones. We cannot accommodate groups larger than this size.
- Everyone in the group will be required to wear a mask while indoors and wash their hands regularly or use hand sanitizer.
- Anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to participate.
- Groups do not have the option to dine in the University Food Court. Groups are restricted from dining in the residence halls.
- Viewing of Residence Halls and rooms will be limited and potentially excluded from the tour in an effort to keep our campus community and guests safe.
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 Fasnacht, 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 unable to host middle and elementary group visits. Please check back in the spring of 2022.
