In-person
Honors Visit Day
Saturday, October 2nd
Academically talented students should visit EIU during the Honors Visit Day! During the visit, students will learn about scholarship opportunities, attend mock classes, engage with an expert panel, and meet some of our exceptional faculty and staff.
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Fall Open Houses
Monday, October 11 & Thursday, November 11 (morning & afternoon programs)
Get an up-close and personal look at EIU by visiting campus during our Open Houses! Tour our lovely campus and meet with current students, professors, and staff to get all your EIU questions answered.
Every prospective student who attends an Open House will be entered into a scholarship drawing for one of two $5,000 EIU scholarships!
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EIU Future Panther Tailgate
Saturday, October 16th at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for an afternoon of football and fun as we cheer on our Panthers against the UT Martin Skyhawks.
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!
Plus, every prospective student who attends Tailgate will be entered into a scholarship drawing for one of two $5,000 EIU scholarships!
*Additional tickets available at a discounted price
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Saturday Visits
Select Saturdays starting at 9:30, 10, 10:30 & 11 a.m.: Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 9, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11
Join us for an admissions presentation and a walking tour of campus!
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Daily Campus Tours
Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU admissions counselor.
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Self-Guided Campus Tours
Visit anytime!
Visit campus on your own schedule with our self-guided campus tour! Follow our self-guided tour map at your own pace and see all of what campus has to offer. Tours usually take between 60-90 minutes.
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Admitted Students
Shadow Visit Day
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting from September 13th, 2021, until December 6th, 2021
Shadow a current student for the day! Attend class and enjoy lunch in one of our dining centers. Go on a campus tour and meet with an Admissions Counselor
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Virtual Opportunities
Virtual Campus Tours
Mondays at 6 p.m.
Interested in touring campus and hearing from an EIU student? Sign up to take this virtual tour, which will be led by one of our outstanding EIU tour guides!
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Application Workshop
Tuesday, September 21 from 6-6:30 p.m.
Let us help you apply to EIU! We'll walk you through the process step-by-step and answer any questions you have along the way.
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