After Arrival Guide
Welcome to EIU, Charleston, and the United States!
Eastern Illinois University hosts an International Student Orientation (ISO) and several welcome events for incoming international Â鶹´«Ã½. These informative, fun, and interactive programs cover a variety of topics that will help you meet new friends and learn about EIU!
International Students Orientation:
All new graduate and undergraduate Â鶹´«Ã½ must attend the in-person International Student Orientation.
These sessions are designed to address the most common questions and concerns that international Â鶹´«Ã½ have as well as cover important information such as immigration regulations about your visa, academic expectations, and cultural adjustment.
Temporary Accommodations:
OISS might provide some temporary accommodations to Â鶹´«Ã½ who already have a visa - this is limited to a shared room (with a roommate) in a university residence hall. If you will be living on campus, you will be able to move right away into your assigned room/space upon arrival at Eastern Illinois University.
Emailinternational@eiu.edu if you need assistance.
What’s D2L:
D2L Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that provides tools for Â鶹´«Ã½, faculty, and staff at EIU to succeed in creating educational experiences. D2L Brightspace is available for all courses at EIU including online, hybrid, and face-to-face.
To ensure a smooth start to the semester, please log in to D2L and familiarize yourself with the environment and course materials. It is essential and strongly recommended that all MBA Â鶹´«Ã½ access and review the content before classes begin.
For more information visit:/d2lsolutions/htd2l_gettingstarted_login.php
Check-in with OISS:
SEVIS Compulsory Check-in with EIU Office of International Students & Scholars:
All F-1 Â鶹´«Ã½ are REQUIRED to check in at the Office of International Students & Scholars during International Student Orientation or within 5 days of your arrival on campus.This is required by U.S. federal law.
Check-in requirements:
- I-20 or DS-2019
- Biographical page of passport
- I-94
- F-1 or J-1 visa stamp
Some other tasks to COMPLETE after arrival:
- Be ready to provide a complete US address.
- Finalizing your class schedule
- Opening a US Bank account (located in MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. UNIVERSITY UNION)
- Finalizing your campus or off-campus housing
- Buying personal supplies to set up your residence hall room or apartment
- Obtain your Panther Card (Essential for accessing all on-campus services and facilities)
- Completing and submitting your required immunization documentation
- Visit the Textbook Rental Center to rent your semester books(Included in student fee)
