EIU Alumni Ambassadors
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talking about eastern illinois university with future students
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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questions?Follow up phone call with your admissions counselor