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2025-2026 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

Published May 2025 (our 126th year!)

Eastern Illinois University

Our Mission Statement

Eastern Illinois University is a public comprehensive university that offers superior, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. Students learn the methods and results of free and rigorous inquiry in the arts, humanities, sciences, and professions, guided by a faculty known for its excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, and service. The University community is committed to diversity and inclusion and fosters opportunities for student-faculty scholarship and applied learning experiences within a student-centered campus culture. Throughout their education, students refine their abilities to reason and to communicate clearly so as to become responsible citizens and leaders.

EIU at a Glance

Accreditation		Higher Learning Commission
Administration		President: Dr. Jay Gatrell Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Holly Farley Vice President for Business Affairs: Mr. Matt Bierman Vice President for Enrollment Management: Mr. Joshua Norman Vice President for Student Affairs: Dr. Anne Flaherty Vice President for University Advancement: Ms. Mindy Spencer
Athletics		NCAA Division I
Board of Trustees		Appointed Members: Ms. Barb Baurer, Minier, IL; Ms. Julie Everett, Effingham, IL; Mr. Christopher Hicks, Homewood, IL; Ms. Joyce Madigan, Charleston, IL; Dr. Timi Ngoboh, Chicago, IL; Dr. Bernie Ranchero, Mattoon, IL Student Member: Ms. Madison Veatch, Charleston, IL Officers: Mr. Christopher Hicks, Chairperson; Ms. Julie Everett, Vice Chairperson; Ms. Joyce Madigan, Secretary; Ms. Barb Baurer, Member Pro tem; Ms. Cindy Hutchison, Assistant Secretary; Mr. Michael Hutchinson, Treasurer
Class Size		16
Degrees Offered		Bachelor's, master's, professional science master's, and specialist's
Enrollment		6785 (Including High School Dual Credit Students) 4190 (Excluding High School Dual Credit Students)
Faculty-Student Ratio		1:14
Location		600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL
Website		www.eiu.edu

This catalog is presented to enable prospective students and others to learn about Eastern Illinois University. It includes information concerning admission, enrollment, fees, housing, policies, and program and course offerings for Academic Year 2025-26. However, its provisions are not to be regarded as irrevocable contractual commitments between the University and the student. The University reserves the right to change any rules, policies, curricula, courses, provisions or requirements contained in this publication at any time within the student's term of residence.