It's Easy to Apply to EIU!

Apply now to get your personalized admissions checklist and let our Financial Aid & Scholarships team start building your aid offer. The earlier you apply, the smoother the process—and the better your chances of securing scholarships and awards.

EIU’s app is fast, free, and mobile-friendly. No essay or test scores required for admission and Merit Scholarship consideration. Just log into your MyEIU portal to apply, connect with your counselor, sign up for visits, and track your progress every step of the way.

EIU is Affordable & Accessible!

EIU is ranked among the nation’s best value universities—and we back that up with real support. Last year alone, our students received over $48 million in scholarships and awards (that’s more than $12,000 per student on average!). Use our cost calculator to see your personalized estimate and explore the scholarships that can make EIU more affordable than you think.

Fall Open House + Panther Tailgate

Saturday, September 12

Get a closer look at life at EIU during our Fall Open House. Tour campus, meet faculty and admissions staff, and learn more about becoming a Panther.

After the Open House, stick around for the tailgate and cheer on EIU Football as the Panthers take on Indiana State. Your registration includes a free game ticket for you and one guest.*

*Additional tickets are available at a discounted price.

Daily Campus Tours

Monday-Friday | 10 am or 2 pm

Every daily visit includes a guided walking tour, a chance to explore a residence hall, and an engaging presentation that showcases what makes our campus community so special. Want to make your visit even more meaningful? We can personalize your experience by connecting you one-on-one with the Honors College, faculty in your academic area, campus resources that align with your interests, and/or an EIU admissions counselor who can answer your questions about majors, costs, scholarships, student life, and campus amenities.

Transfer Fridays Campus Tours

Fridays | 9 am

Thinking about making EIU your next campus? Our transfer visits are designed for students coming from a two-year or four-year college. You’ll tour campus, step inside a residence hall, and meet with an admissions counselor who can answer your questions about transferring to EIU.

We can also make time for the parts of EIU that matter most to you. When you register, let us know if you’d like to meet with faculty in your academic area or explore campus resources and opportunities that match your interests.

Select Saturday Visits

Select Saturdays | 9:30 am or 10 am

On select Saturdays this fall, you can get to know EIU on a campus tour and talk with an admissions counselor to get all your questions answered!

Fall Open Houses

Monday, October 12 | Friday, November 13

Experience EIU at Open House! Explore our beautiful campus, chat with friendly current students, professors, and staff, and get all the answers to your EIU questions. It's a day of fun and discovery you won't want to miss!

Honors Visit Day

Friday, October 30

Academically talented students should visit EIU during the Honors Visit Day! Discover enrichment opportunities at EIU, explore scholarship possibilities, get inspired by engaging seminars, and connect with the faculty, staff and honors students who make the EIU Honors College a vibrant community.

Self-Guided Campus Tours

Visit any time!

Explore EIU on your own schedule with a self-guided campus tour. Sign up before you visit, then stop by the Admissions Office to pick up a tour folder, T-shirt and water bottle. You may also be able to meet with an admissions counselor while you’re here.