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February 21 Open House Geared Toward Prospective EIU Students

Jan-19-2005

Still undecided about which college to attend? Eastern Illinois University is taking some of the guesswork out of the decision by offering an information-packed, hands-on open house on Feb. 21.

Prospective Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and their parents will have the opportunity to talk to EIU's faculty, tour the campus and even find out how good EIU's residence hall food really is.

"It's a day to ask questions and observe what Eastern has to offer," said Maxine A. Lane , admissions counselor. "It's a great way to see everything first-hand."

After sending a large graduating class out into the world last year, EIU now has ample room for a new crop of incoming Âé¶¹´«Ã½.

Therefore, while the number of interested Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has hit all-time highs - one week in November, EIU received a record of more than 1,000 applications - submissions are still being accepted for freshmen and transfer Âé¶¹´«Ã½ for Fall 2005.

During the open house, hosted by the Office of Admissions, prospective Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will get opportunities to learn more about EIU through several activities:

  • Touring campus, including residence halls and Greek Court.
  • Attending an EIU informational fair, in which academic advisers, faculty and staff discuss majors, career opportunities, internships, research and more.
  • Learning more about academic departments' programs and facilities at the departmental showcases.
  • Talking with admissions counselors.

Sessions are also planned on several topics:

  • financial aid
  • housing
  • Gateway, EIU's alternative admission program
  • tips for transfer Âé¶¹´«Ã½
  • the college selection process
  • academic challenges and how to meet them, presented by current Âé¶¹´«Ã½
  • EIU's academic highlights, presented by EIU faculty
  • "I've Been Admitted, What's Next?"

Complimentary lunch will be provided in residence hall dining centers.

"It's a great opportunity," said Denise Lee, assistant director of admissions. "It's a lot of information packed into a one-day format."

 

 

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Josh Reinhart,
Public Information Coordinator

Booth House
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7400
jdreinhart@eiu.edu


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