7:45 - 8:30 AMEARLY BIRD CAMPUS TOURS Doudna Fine Arts Center, Black Box Take a student-led walking tour of campus. Tours will leave continuously from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.

7:45 - 9 AMCHECK-IN & LIGHT BREAKFASTDoudna Fine Arts Center, ConcourseCheck in and enjoy a light breakfast. Mingle with current students, faculty and admissions staff.

HOUSING & DINING INFORMATION TABLEDoudna Fine Arts Center, ConcoursePick up your complimentary meal tickets so you can enjoy lunch in our Stevenson, Taylor or Thomas Hall Dining Centers. Talk with a housing representative regarding your housing and dining options.

8:20 - 8:50 AMEARLY BIRD HOUSING & DINING SESSION (REPEATS AT 11:10 AM)Doudna Fine Arts Center, Recital HallDiscover the many options for on-campus housing and dining options.

9 - 9:20 AMWELCOMEDoudna Fine Arts Center, Dvorak Concert Hall

9:25 - 10:30 AMACADEMIC & STUDENT SERVICES FAIR MLK Jr. Union, second floor, University and Grand BallroomsVisit with faculty, staff and student support services to learn about academic and student service programs offered at EIU.

HOUSING & DINING INFORMATION TABLE MLK Jr. Union, second floor, Alumni LoungePick up your complimentary meal tickets so you can enjoy lunch in Stevenson, Taylor or Thomas Hall Dining Centers. Talk with a housing representative regarding your housing and dining options.

10:30 - 11 AMFRESHMAN ADMISSIONS SESSION (REPEATS AT 11:10 AM)MLK Jr. Union, third floor, Charleston/Mattoon Room Learn about the admissions process and the steps needed to become an EIU student.

TRANSFER SESSIONMLK Jr. Union, third floor, Arcola/Tuscola RoomProspective transfer students will learn about the transfer process, scholarships, study abroad, honors and more.

SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE ADMISIONES PARA FAMILIAS LATINASMLK Jr. Union, en el tercer piso, Salon EffinghamPresentación detallada sobre en proceso de admisión, por uno nuestro consejeros de habla hispana.

STUDENT PANELMLK Jr. Union, first floor, Vending Lounge Talk with current students about what it is really like to be an EIU student.

APPLY TODAY! MLK Jr. Union, second floor, Bridge Lounge (continues all day)The $30 application fee is waived when you apply on-site! Admissions counselors will be on hand to help you complete your application.

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE11:10 - 11:40 AM

FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS SESSIONMLK Jr. Union, third floor, Effingham RoomLearn about the admissions process and the steps needed to become an EIU student.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS (REPEATS AT 11:50 AM)MLK Jr. Union, third floor, Charleston/Mattoon RoomLearn about the financial aid process, including tips for filing your FAFSA, as well as EIU scholarships and how to apply for them.

HOUSING & DINING SESSIONMLK Jr. Union, third floor, Arcola/Tuscola RoomDiscover the many options for on-campus housing and dining options at Eastern.

FRATERNITY & SORORITY PROGRAMS PANELMLK Jr. Union, first floor, Vending LoungeTalk with current students about what it is really like to be a Greek student.

11:50 - 12:20 PMFINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS MLK Jr. Union, third floor, Charleston/Mattoon RoomLearn about the financial aid process, including tips for filing your FAFSA, as well as EIU scholarships and how to apply for them.

HONORS SESSIONMLK Jr. Union, third floor, Effingham RoomHear about the Honors College and the benefits it offers to our community of academically talented students.

UNDECIDED? WE CAN HELP!MLK Jr. Union, third floor, Arcola/Tuscola Room Discover the tools Eastern has to offer to help you decide on a major and a career path.

12 - 1:30 PMCOMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEIU Dining CentersEnjoy lunch at Stevenson, Taylor or Thomas Hall Dining Centers.

CAMPUS TOURSMLK Jr. Union, first floor, Vending LoungeMeet your tour guide at the MLK Jr. Union, first floor, Vending Lounge for a tour of campus.

RESIDENCE HALL TOURSEIU Residence HallsCheck out our on-campus living options by asking for a room tour at the front desk of any of our residence halls.

GREEK COURT TOURSAndrews Hall LobbyCheck out living options at Greek Court. Tours leave every half hour from the lobby in Andrews Hall.

1 - 1:30 PMTALK TO AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELORMLK, Jr. Union, second floor, 1895 Room (near the Grand Ballroom) Get all your questions answered.

TALK TO A TRANSFER COUNSELORMLK, Jr. Union, second floor, 1895 Room (near the Grand Ballroom) Bring your transcript and receive a transfer assessment.

1 - 3 PMEXPLORE YOUR MAJOR! See back of program for details.If Eastern is your neighborhood, your department is your home. Meet faculty, students and get to know the facilities.

“I couldn’t be more thankful for such an amazing year at Eastern Illinois University! I have built so many great friendships, grown academically, and learned so much about myself as an individual.

Here’s to the years to come as an EIU Panther!” - @lindyjaaane

“Since my visit to EIU in early March, I fell in love w/ the school. I’m so excited for a new

start as a panther! #FuturePanther” - @JoseAguilera30

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EIU OPEN HOUSE | OCTOBER 9, 2017

WELCOME HOME,FUTURE PANTHER!

EXPLORE YOUR MAJORIt’s an open house inside an open house! These sessions will allow you to meet faculty, staff and advisors you’ll see throughout your academic career.

BIOLOGY1-3 PM | 2070 LIFE SCIENCE BUILDINGStop by to meet faculty, talk with students in our programs (Pre-health, Environmental Biology, Botany, Zoology, etc.) and perhaps participate in an experiment. We can also show you around the department (greenhouse, classrooms, Anatomy/Physiology cadaver labs) or answer questions about professions.

CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY1-3 PM | 3180 PHYSICAL SCIENCE BUILDINGStudents will be able to take a tour of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to see the classrooms, labs, and research facilities. There will also be a chance to talk with Chemistry and Biochemistry majors and faculty from the department.

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS & SCIENCES10:30 AM -11:45 AM | 2101 HUMAN SERVICES BUILDINGStudents can tour the department, sit in on a class, talk to current students in the major, and meet faculty members.

EARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION1 PM | 1501 BUZZARD HALL Join us and learn about scholarships, study abroad opportunities, partnerships and experiences in our local schools and finish with a tour of our department at 2 PM

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES1-2 PM | 1414 KLEHM HALL CAFEJoin us in the Klehm Hall Cafe for a cookie (or two) and the opportunity to chat with a current student in your area of interest. Tours of our laboratory spaces will be available.

HEALTH PROMOTION1-2 PM | 1160 LANTZ BUILDING

Come meet students from Health Administration, Community Health, and Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness. Have some coffee, too!

KINESIOLOGY & SPORTS STUDIES1-2 PM | 2821 LANTZ ARENA CLUB ROOM

Join us for a panel discussion covering our 5 areas of expertise which include Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sport Management, and Recreation Administration. The discussion will be followed by a tour of our facilities, which includes our Human Performance Lab.

LAKEVIEW COLLEGE OF NURSING1-3 PM | 580 W. LINCOLN AVE.

During the showcase students will have the chance to tour our facility, interact with LCN admission reps., and experience some basic nursing skills within our nursing lab.

MILITARY SCIENCE/ROTC1-2 PM | 4307 KLEHM HALL

Students interested in taking the ROTC class will tour our facilities and receive a briefing on the numerous opportunities available through ROTC. The information brief will focus on classroom requirements, career opportunities, extra-curricular opportunities and tuition assistance available.

POLITICAL SCIENCE2-3 PM | 2210 COLEMAN

An opportunity to meet with student representatives to talk about majoring in Political Science at EIU.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS1-2 PM | 2051 LUMPKIN HALL

Visit Lumpkin Hall to talk with business majors about their EIU experience. From 1-2 pm School of Business Student Ambassadors will provide guided tours of Lumpkin Hall and answer questions from a student perspective.

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY1-3 PM | 1014 KLEHM HALL

Students and their parents will have an opportunity to tour laboratories and meet with faculty members from their programs of interest.

SPECIAL EDUCATION1-3 PM | 1103 BUZZARD HALL

The #1 crisis for educators is special education. Due to shortages there are scholarships and tuition waivers not available to other majors. Faculty will share scholarship and program information and current majors will share their EIU experiences and will answer any questions you have about this EIU program from a student’s perspective.

PUT YOUR PASSIONS TO WORK ARTS & HUMANITIES CAREER EXPLORATION DAY1-5 PM | DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER

At the College of Arts & Humanities Career Exploration Day you will be able to speak with upward of thirty alumni who are putting their EIU degrees to work and who are eager to talk to prospective students and majors about how you, too, can get a job with a degree in the Arts and Humanities: ART, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, ENGLISH, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, HISTORY, JOURNALISM, MUSIC, PHILOSOPHY, THEATRE ARTS, AFRICANA STUDIES, FILM STUDIES, LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES, MEDIEVAL STUDIES, RELIGIOUS STUDIES, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES.

We’re also offering special tours of the Doudna facilities for Music, Art, and Theatre; the Journalism studios; and the Tarble Arts Center. See where our students are putting their dreams to work! Tours will begin at 1:30, 2:30, and 4pm.

APPLY TODAY! MLK JR. UNION, SECOND FLOOR, BRIDGE LOUNGE

The $30 application fee is waived when you apply on-site! Admissions counselors will be on hand to help you complete your application.