How to Apply
Technology

Your MyEIU account is free and easy; all it takes is an email address to get started. You can even sign up via Facebook! Once you've logged into MyEIU, you can learn everything there is to know about Eastern and get information about everything the university has to offer — all tailored to your unique set of interests!

All students can apply to the graduate school through MyEIU. The graduate school requires:

1. A complete online application
2. A copy of your official transcripts
3. A $30 application fee

Learn more about the Graduate School admissions process.

New Graduate Students:If you are new to the graduate programs, please follow these steps.

After you have applied to the EIU Graduate School, you will be notified by email the availability of School of Technology program application in MyEIU.

You will need the following to apply to the School of Technology:

1. Submit two recommendations You must submit two recommendation forms from individuals who can attest to the your potential graduate level academic performance.
2. Submit a resume Applicants are required to submit a resume showing relevant experience in the field of technology.
3. Submit a Statement of Purpose Essay Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose essay, which should include their academic background, related work experience, personal and professional goals, and reasons to pursue graduate studies in Technology. Click here. for the Guidelines for Writing a Statement of Purpose.

Current Graduate Students with Degree Changes If you are already in the graduate program and want to add either the Master of Science degree or a graduate certificate program to your study, submit the form of “Change of Status” to the graduate school. On the form, indicate the program you would like to add. This form is available here.

You'll be able to keep tabs on the status of your application through MyEIU; you'll receive a message when you have been officially admitted to EIU!

If you are interested in a graduate assistantship, you also need to submit a graduate assistantship application.

Graduate assistantships are typically awarded in accordance with the academic year. Assistantship applications are normally accepted through the middle of February; a decision for the next academic year comes within a month. For more information about graduate assistantships, please click here.

Now you're ready for your first semester at Eastern! Welcome to the EIU family! We're glad to have you, and we're confident you'll be glad you came!