VISIT EIU
There's no better way to see if Eastern Illinois University is the right fit for you than by visiting campus! We love welcoming prospective Â鶹´«Ã½ and their families, answering your questions and showing you what life as a Panther is all about. Explore our visit options and find the experience that works best for you—whether it's a campus tour, open house, or special event.
Have questions or special requests? We're happy to help! Contact us at 217-581-2224 or visiteiu@eiu.edu anytime.
Campus Visits & Events
Daily Campus Tours
Weekdays at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU admissions counselor. We'll also personalize this visit to your needs, so if you have any specific people or places you'd like to see, let us know and we'll try our best to make it happen!
Select Saturday Visits
Select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Spend a Saturday at EIU! We've got an exciting lineup – an admissions presentation, a student panel that's all about you, and a tour of campus. Don't miss out!
Summer Daily Campus Tours
Monday-Friday, from May 19 - August 15
Daily visits include a walking tour of campus (including a residence hall) and a meeting with an EIU admissions counselor.
Tours in Spanish
Elige tu tiempo lunes a viernes cuando la Oficina de Admisiones esté abierto
Las visitas incluyen un recorrido a pie por el campus (incluyendo una vivienda residencial) y una cita con un consejero de admisiones de EIU. / Visits include a walking tour around campus (including a residence hall) and an appointment with an EIU admissions counselor.
Self-Guided Campus Tours
Visit any time!
If none of our visit opportunities work for your schedule, or you'd just prefer to visit campus on your own, then sign up for a self-guided tour! Follow our self-guided tour map at your own pace and see all of what campus has to offer. If you sign up here, you can stop by our office to pick up a folder, T-shirt, and water bottle, or meet with an admissions counselor if you'd like.
Summer Open House
Monday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come experience EIU up close and personal at our Open House event! Explore our beautiful campus, chat with friendly current Â鶹´«Ã½, 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! Plus, there's a chance to receive one of five $2,000 scholarships during the welcome!
Admitted Students
Future Panther Fridays
Fridays from 1 - 4 p.m., starting March 7 - May 2
Admitted Students will learn their next steps in the enrollment process, receive one-on-one financial aid counseling, meet with an admissions counselor and have the option to meet with someone from their academic department