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New Student & Family Programs

FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS - FALL ADMIT

We are so excited to have you join our ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ family!

Your success at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is determined not only by the quality of your academic work, but also by how quickly you connect to the campus. To assist you in your transition, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ requires you to participate in Orientation and Welcome Weekend - our two-part process to becoming an official ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student.

Part 1: Orientation, Advisement & Registration

Coming to college opens a new chapter in your life. The transition from high school to the university setting is an exciting time filled with a myriad of opportunities. This transition also raises a number of questions and concerns regarding your first year here at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. We promise your Orientation day will provide you with more than a class schedule; it will prepare and excite you for your first year at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

Registering for a program

Once you have paid your Enrollment Deposit of $150, you can sign up for an Orientation date through MyÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. First year students will be e-mailed an invitation to the program. The invitation will contain a program reservation link to myÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Students will need to complete the reservation form online to secure a program date.

Students Entering Summer or Fall 2026

Tuesday, June 2
Wednesday, June 3
Thursday, June 4 
Monday, June 8 
Tuesday, June 9 
Wednesday, June 10
Monday, June 15 (PACK students only)
Tuesday, June 16
Wednesday, June 17 

Monday, June 29 (P.A.C.K. students only)
Tuesday, June 30 
Wednesday, July 1
Tuesday, July 7 
Wednesday, July 8  
Monday, July 20 (P.A.C.K. students only)
Tuesday, July 21 
Wednesday, July 22 
Thursday, August 20
 

Part 2: Welcome Weekend

You will participate in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Welcome Weekend prior to the Fall semester. For students enrolling in the Fall 2026, you will participate in Welcome Weekend from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026. You can learn more about Welcome Weekend by clicking here.

 

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

New Student & Family Programs

McAfee Gym, Room 1302
(217) 581-6435
nsfp@eiu.edu

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm