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eiu alumni ambassadors


talking about eastern illinois university with future students


eiu at a glance• Location: Charleston, Ill.

• Campus size: 320 acres

• Year founded: 1895

• Residential campus

• Enrollment: 11,630

• Administrators:

• President: William L. Perry

• Provost and VP for Academic Affairs: Blair Lord

• VP for Student Affairs: Daniel Nadler

• VP for Business Affairs: William Weber

• VP for External Relations: Robert Martin


eiu academics• Enrollment: 11,630

• Degrees offered: Bachelor's, master's and specialist's

• International study

• National Student Exchange

• Graduation rate: 62 percent

• Faculty-student ratio: 1:16

• Colleges and schools:• College of Arts and Humanities

• Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences

• College of Education and Professional Studies

• College of Sciences

• Graduate School

• Honors College

• School of Continuing Education


campus life• Student Recreation Center

• Intramural Activities

• Registered Student Organizations

• Greek Life

• Major University Events

• Celebration: A Festival of the Arts

• Quakin’ the Quad

• New Student Mixer

• First Night

• Pantherpalooza

• Family Weekend

• Homecoming Week

• Pantherstock

• Spring Fling

• Various Concerts


visiting eastern• Meet with admissions

counselors

• Student-led campus tours

• Open House programs

• Shadow program

• Meet faculty and see classrooms

• Check out residence and dining halls


eiu study abroad• Options to study in 40+countries around

the world

• Financial aid available

• Scholarships

• Service Learning/Student Teaching Abroad

• Spring break, summer, one semester or one year

• Meet with a study abroad peer advisor

• Information sessions on campus

• Transcripted courses/applicable to a degree


panther athletics• School colors: blue and gray

• Competition level: NCAA Division I (football is NCAA Division I-AA)Conferences: Ohio Valley, Missouri Valley, The Summit League or independent

• Athletics Web site: www.eiupanthers.com

http://www.eiupanthers.com/


cost to attendThe following tuition rates are for new, full-time students for the 2011-2012 academic year. They are based on 30 hours of enrollment and the 12-plus meal option.

in-state out-of-state

Tuition $10,533.64 $26,673.64

Textbook rental fee $298.00 $298.00

Program/services fees $2,068.00 $2,068.00

Room & board $8,884.00 $8,884.00

Total $21,783.64 $37,923.64


financial aid• Website: www.eiu.edu/~finaid

• Early Estimator

• Scholarship search: www.eiu.edu/~scholars

• Other potential sources of aid:

• Grants

• Loans

• Federal Work-Study

• Short-term (Emergency) Loans

• Veteran's Benefits

• State of Illinois Programs

• Army ROTC

http://www.eiu.edu/~finaid

http://www.eiu.edu/~scholars


living on campus• 12 residence halls on campus plus Greek Court,

University Court and University Apartments

• See hall and room photoshttp://www.eiu.edu/housing/reshalls.php

• Visit and take a student led tour

• Request your roommate

• Panther Meal Plans made up of a combination of Dining Dollars and Meals Per Week

http://www.eiu.edu/housing/reshalls.php


applying to eiu• Apply online at www.eiu.edu ($30 fee)

• Rolling admission

• High school transcripts

• ACT/SAT scores

• Personal statement

• Letters of recommendation from teachers/counselors

http://www.eiu.edu/


important dates• Fall Open Houses

Oct. 10, 2011Nov.11, 2011

• Family Weekend: Oct. 7-9, 2011

• Homecoming: Oct. 21-22, 2011

• Fall Commencement: Dec. 17, 2011

• Spring Commencement: May 5, 2012


questions?Follow up phone call with your admissions counselor

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