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We value out-of-classroom experiences as part of the learning process. We know that everything from internships to learning about other cultures helps create well-rounded and more capable individuals.

Read more about Festival of Colorswww.eiu.edu/eiu360(Around Campus)

EIU welcomes the return of spring with its

own “festival of colors” based on Holi – a

Hindu festival that is celebrated in India and

Nepal. The festival has various legends

attached to it, but is basically a celebration

of the triumph of good over evil. During Holi,

celebrants splash each other with water and

throw gulal (colored powder) into the air. At

EIU, the celebration has become an Asian

Heritage Month event. It is co-sponsored

by the Office of Study Abroad and by the

University Board.

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Looking for a subject that is not listed? Perhaps it is covered by one of our majors. To find out, call us at 877-581-BEIU (2348). We’re happy to help.

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Accounting* Adult and Community EducationAdult Education (minor only)

Advertising (minor only)

Africana Studies Concentrations: Gender, Fine Arts, History and Culture, Literature, Politics and International Development Anthropology (minor only) Applied Engineering and Technology* Concentrations: Alternative Energy and Sustainability, Construction, Computers and Telecommunication, Design and Production, Digital Media Technologies, Specially Designed Area of Study

Art ≈ • Art History • Graphic Design • Studio Art Emphases: 2D, 3D

Asian Studies (minor only) Athletic TrainingBiological Sciences* • Environmental Biology

Broadcast Meteorology (minor only)

Business Administration (Co-op) Career & Technical Education Emphases: Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, Technology Education

Chemistry* Concentrations: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Management

Chiropractic Medicine (Co-op)

Clinical Laboratory Science (Co-op) Communication Disorders and Sciences* Communication Studies* • Communication, Society and Popular Culture • Corporate Communication • Interpersonal Communication • Mass Communication Concentrations: Broadcast News, Electronic Media Production • Public Relations

Community Health (minor only) Creative Writing (minor only)

Criminology (minor only)

Earth Science (minor only)

Early Childhood EducationEconomics* • International Studies

Elementary EducationEngineering (Co-op)English* English Language Arts (minor only)

Entrepreneurship (minor only)

Environmental Studies (minor only)

Environmental Sustainability (minor only)

Family & Consumer Sciences* • Apparel & Textiles, Financial Literacy, Hospitality Management, Merchandising • Dietetics • Family Services

Film Studies (minor only)

Finance*Financial Literacy (minor only)

Foreign Languages* ≈ • French • German • Spanish

General Studies • Childcare Education

Geographic Information Sciences (minor only)

Geography* Concentrations: Environmental Studies, General Geography, Geographic Techniques/Spatial Analysis, International Studies

Geology* Health Communication (minor only)

Health Studies ≈ • Community Health • First Responder • Health Administration

History* ≈ • International Studies

Jazz Studies (minor only)

Journalism* Concentrations: Broadcast News, Design, Editing, New and Emerging Media, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Writing and Reporting

Kinesiology & Sports Studies ≈ Concentrations: Exercise Science, Sport Management

Latin-American Studies (minor only)

Leadership in Community Recreation (minor only)

Management* Concentrations: General Management, Human Resource Management, International

Management Information Systems* Marketing* Mathematics* ≈ Concentrations: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics

Mathematics and Computer Science*Medieval Studies (minor only)

Middle Level Education • General Sciences • Language Arts/Literacy • Math • Social Sciences

Military Science (minor only)

Music* ≈ • Performance Option Concentrations: Composition, Instrumental, Jazz Studies, Keyboard, Vocal

Neuroscience (minor only)

Nursing (RN to BSN Completion)Organizational and Professional Development Concentrations: Training/Development, Supervision/Leadership

Philosophy* Physics* • Applied Physics • Astronomy • Computational Physics • Engineering Physics • Radiation Physics

Political Science* Concentration: Public Administration • International Studies

Pre-Engineering Pre-Health Professions Concentrations: Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine (Allopathic/Osteopathic), Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Pre-Law Studies (minor only)

Print & Textile Design Technologies (minor only)

Professional Writing (minor only)

Psychology* Public Relations (minor only)

Recreation Administration* • Therapeutic Recreation

Religious Studies (minor only)

Safety and Driver Education (minor only)

Science with Teacher Licensure Specializations: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics

Social Science Teaching Designations: Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology

Sociology* Special Education* • Dual Certification • Early Childhood • Standard Special

Sports Media Relations (minor only)

Theatre Arts* ≈ Emphases: Directing, Generalist in Theatre Arts, Performance, Technical and Design

Women’s Studies (minor only)

*Departmental honors program available ≈Teacher Certification option available

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majors:

AfricanA studies art communication studies english foreign languages history journalism

music philosophy Theatre arts

Arts andHumanities

College of

Whether you dream of being a Pulitzer Prize-winning

journalist, performing on Broadway or providing translation

for the government, the programs in the College of Arts and

Humanities stress creative thinking, analysis and written

and oral communication to help you achieve your goals.

While you are here, you might act in or direct your own

play, perform in the Doudna Fine Arts Center or write the

next great American novel.

Through experiences both in and out of the classroom,

programs in arts and humanities are designed to help

develop free and rationally thinking men and women who

are prepared to face the challenges of any profession.

Learn more about the College of Arts and Humanities at www.eiu.edu/AHColleg/

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The Doudna Fine Arts Center is one of Eastern’s most

unique architectural landmarks, boasting several arts venues: The Theatre, which seats 300; the Black Box studio theatre; the 600-seat Dvorak Concert

Hall; the 150-seat Lecture Hall; and several corridor art galleries. The Doudna (as it

is known on campus) houses EIU’s departments of art, music

and theatre arts.

See what’s coming up at the Doudna Fine Arts Center: www.eiu.edu/doudna/ 9

Read more about Posters on the Hill at www.eiu.edu/eiu360

(Research and Creative Activity)

Posters on the HillBiological science majors William

Fernandez (pictured right and on the right, below) and Logan

Erbacher (left) were the only Illinois representatives chosen to explain their Alzheimer’s student-faculty research to U.S. legislators. The

Council of Undergraduate Research received 800 applications and only 60 undergraduate research projects from across the country were selected for the prestigious “Posters on the Hill”

event in Washington, D.C.

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biological sciences chemistry CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE CO-OP clinical laboratory science communication disorders and sciences

economics Engineering co-op geography geology mathematics mathematics and computer science nursing (RN to BSN) physics

political science PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS Psychology science with teacher certification Social Science Teaching sociology

majors:

SciencesCollege of

Is Stephen Hawking your hero? Enjoy debating politics with

your friends? Looking for renewable resources to sustain the

earth? In the College of Sciences, you’ll learn theory, but

you’ll also add practical skills to help you succeed in your

future career.

You’ll study with dedicated professors in classrooms and put

theory to practice in hands-on laboratories. Plus, you’ll have

numerous opportunities for field and clinical experiences.

Learn about molecules being synthesized to help fight cancer

or what happens when stars go super nova. Discover the

intricacies of state and local government proceedings or be

a part of your community while you work to restore natural

resources.

With numerous degree options, the College of Sciences offers

programs to meet the demands of any inquisitive mind.

Learn more about the College of Sciences at www.eiu.edu/colsci

Keep up with EIU Biological Sciences on Facebook: EIUBIO

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majors:

adult and community education athletic training early childhood education elementary education

health studies kinesiology and sports studies MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION recreation administration

special education

education and professional studies

College ofNothing can compare with helping someone learn and grow

in mind, body and spirit. If you dream of being the type of

teacher remembered by students or clients for years to

come, the College of Education and Professional Studies

can help you achieve that dream.

Eastern is proud of its distinguished history of offering highly

regarded professional programs in early childhood, special

and secondary education, as well as in the professional

fields of kinesiology and sports studies, athletic training,

health studies and recreation administration.

Whatever you study, you’ll participate in field-based

experiences that bridge theory with practice in the College of

Education and Professional Studies.

Learn more about the College of Education and Professional Studies at www.eiu.edu/ceps

Discover how local schools partner with EIU to give students real-world experiences in the classroom: www.eiu.edu/~eemedu/why.php#partnerships

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Programs in the college offer many opportunities for majors

to learn through hands-on experience and critical analysis.

Students have the opportunity to take an active role in

administering programs. As a result, they are able to hit the ground running from their first

day on the job.

Allison Salo talks about the virtues of her degree path, as

well as her valuable experiences as an intern at the YMCA.

www.youtube.com/user/IAMEIU

“Allison Salo: EIU Rec Admin and Internship Opportunities” 13

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Realistic, hands-on learning is always beneficial to students

looking for real-life experience as they prepare for the professional world. Embracing this concept, the School of Business offers its students the opportunity to manage a stock portfolio,

utilizing an interactive Securities Analysis Center.

Learn more about the Securities Analysis Center, “Paying Dividends,” at

www.eiu.edu/eiu360 (Around Campus)

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majors:

Accounting apparel/textiles applied engineering & technology business administration Career & Technical education

consumer studies dietetics family and consumer sciences family services finance hospitality management

management management information systems marketing merchandising organizational & Professional Development

business andapplied Sciences

lumpkin College of

Do you have the ambition needed to run your own global

enterprise? Interested in making a difference in how we

live as a society? Do you want to design new technology to

revolutionize manufacturing or green energy?

If your answer is “yes,” you might consider studying in Lumpkin

College’s School of Business, Family and Consumer Sciences

or Technology. You might also consider opportunities in the

Department of Military Science.

Earn an internship at a local business, meet high-profile

CEOs and civic leaders, or learn about leadership in Army

ROTC. In or out of the classroom, the Lumpkin College of

Business and Applied Sciences promotes innovative thinking,

problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills, no matter where

your destiny lies.

Learn more about the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences at www.eiu.edu/lumpkin

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honors collegethe sandra and jack pine

If you are looking for a serious academic challenge, the Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College at Eastern can provide it. Classes include only those students who are driven to succeed, who come prepared to class and who engage with the subject matter – giving their all as part of tight-knit groups of learners. Classes are capped at 18, which allows professors to know their students well and assist them in finding application for knowledge, delving deeper into issues at the center of debate in the disciplines. Last year, more than 80 Honors College students shared their research and capstone experiences through art shows, scientific publications, concert hall recitals and national conference talks. Eastern regularly sends more students to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research than any other college in Illinois.

In addition to small classes and carefully thought-out course loads, honors students receive priority registration, honors housing, advising and numerous opportunities for scholarships and research grants. Depending on academic scores, incoming Honors College freshmen may be eligible for substantial awards, including: The Pemberton Presidential Scholarship (full-ride), The Presidential Scholarship ($11,000 per year), Honors College Talented Student Awards ($3,000 per year), and Commitment to Excellence Awards ($3,500 to $4,500 per year).

When honors student Jennifer Kim isn’t in the field researching gall

wasps, you can find her working on her volley with the EIU tennis team.

Learn more about the Honors College at www.eiu.edu/honors/ Find us on Facebook: eiuhonors

The Office of Study Abroad provides Eastern students with affordable, high-quality international academic opportunities. We currently have study abroad programs in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, North America and New Zealand. You can study in another country for a week or two. Or, you can study for the summer, semester or academic year, working toward regular EIU degrees at the pace and cost of on-campus study.

The Office of Study Abroad offers over $100K in scholarship funds for qualified students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. We distribute both merit-based and financial-need based awards between $500 and $2,000 per student. Additional endowed scholarships are available from our office with awards up to $500. Consult the scholarship search engine provided by the Office of Financial Aid to see if there are scholarship funds available for you!

Eastern students studying at Harlaxton, a 100-plus-room mansion nestled in the bucolic countryside of Lincolnshire, England, take in the local culture.Read more about Eastern’s partner campus at www.eiu.edu/360 (EIU in the World)

Learn more about opportunities to study abroad at www.eiu.edu/edabroad

Find us on Facebook: EIU Study Abroad

We blog! Check us out: eiustudyabroad.wordpress.com

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What does it take to be an EIU student?Eastern Illinois University grants admission to students whose abilities, interests, character and background give them the greatest promise of benefiting from and contributing to the EIU community. Such students demonstrate strong academic ability, intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness and commitment to learning.

Since students learn not just from faculty but also from fellow students, Eastern seeks a diverse student body with a variety of talents, interests and backgrounds. Individual admission decisions are based on the student’s academic record, personal qualities and accomplishments, and capacity for growth.

transferstudents

20-24ACT range(middle 50%)

average high school unweighted GPA(middle 50%)

2.7-3.5Transfer students make up

40%of our undergraduate population.

A transfer student is defined as any student who has attended college after graduating from high school.

Applicants with 24 or more college-level semester hours must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale based on ALL college-level work attempted AND a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale from the last institution attended.

The Office of Transfer Relations is a resource center dedicated to helping students, faculty and staff. Our office can help you with:• Admission information• Transfer procedures and policies • Unofficial evaluations• Pre-advisement• Course equivalencies• Transfer agreements

Learn more about transferring at www.eiu.edu/transfer

Every year, one of the highlights of Move-In Day and the Prowl program is the freshman class photo at O’Brien Field. Check out how it’s done at www.eiu.edu/360Around Campus: “Welcome New Panthers!”

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Reginald Thedford,transfer student and Student Body President

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Learn more about Housing and Dining at www.eiu.edu/housing

Keep up with EIU Housing on Facebook:eiuhousing

A lot of people call Eastern home, and we intend to make it feel that way. Freshmen are required to live on campus during their first year at EIU, and we’re pretty sure you’ll love it. In fact, many students choose to stay in the residence halls throughout their time at Eastern.

We know nothing can top a home-cooked meal, but we’ve done our best to provide a variety of dining options. Armed with only your Panther Card, you can get basic college staples like cereal; order a custom-made omelet; and enjoy familiar favorites like pizza, salads and burgers.

Your choices will include three dining centers, the University Food Court with five fast/fresh food locations, the Java Beanery and Bakery coffee shop, Panther Pantry and a Marketplace Convenience Center. Finding a place to eat and relax here is not going to be a problem. We promise.

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STUDENTlife

Learn more about RSOsat www.eiu.edu/slo/rso/rsoList.php

In conjunction with Homecoming Week, members of the EIU community

were encouraged to spread Panther Pride by participating in a T-shirt swap.

Learn more about Student Lifeat www.eiu.edu/slo

student government • campus entertainment (University Board) • multicultural

programming • leadership support services • registered student organizations

Eastern has more than 200 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), so whether you want to get involved in greek organizations, gather with Harry Potter enthusiasts or hone your Xbox skills with fellow gamers, you’ll find ways to expand your collegiate experience outside the traditional classroom setting.

Some RSOs focus on academics, while others deal in politics, religion or culture. You can find service organizations if you want to help those in need, or just need someone to talk with about common interests.

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If you’re looking for a way to show your Panther Pride, Eastern offers plenty of sports teams for you to cheer on – 10 intercollegiate athletic programs for men and 11 for women. The Panthers compete in NCAA Division I, with football competing in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). As members of the Ohio Valley Conference, Eastern’s Panthers compete with OVC-member universities from Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Illinois and Missouri. Men’s soccer and men’s and women’s swimming participate in The Summit League, while women’s rugby competes independently.

EIUathletics

Men’s baseball • Men’s/women’s basketball • Men’s/women’s cross country • men’s football • Men’s/women’s golf

Women’s rugby • Men’s/women’s soccer • women’s softball • Men’s/women’s swimming • Men’s/women’s tennis

Men’s/women’s indoor track • Men’s/women’s outdoor track • women’s volleyball

Learn more about EIU Athletics at www.eiupanthers.com

Keep up with EIU Athletics on Facebook: EIUPanthers

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EIU alum and New England Patriots draft pick Jimmy Garoppolo leads the EIU football team to win their 2013 Homecoming game.

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For us arose thy walls and towers;

Their beauty, strength, and grace are ours.

Keep up with EIU Athletics on Facebook: EIUPanthers

Janessa Clay, an elementary education major from Overland Park, Kansas, practices hurdling at O’Brien Stadium.

- from Eastern’s Alma Mater: www.eiu.edu/stuaff/eiu_abcs.php

basketball court • electronically timed swimming pool • tennis, baseball, softball & football practice areas • Basketball,

volleyball & racquetball/handball courts • practice gyms • indoor track • jogging trail • 10,000-sq-ft. fitness center

free-weight area • aerobic/dance studio • aerobics & self-defense classes • wellness/fitness program & resource center

Student Recreationfacilities

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The amount of financial aid processed at Eastern in one academic year through scholarships, grants, work-study jobs and/or loans

Students at EIU rent their textbooks rather than buy them... saving hundreds of dollars every year.

The Guaranteed Tuition Rate Program ensures your first-year tuition rate at EIU will remain the same for four continuous academic years. Even if tuition costs rise during your time at EIU, your’s will not.

saved annually by renting textbooks.

Textbook Rental: Guaranteed Tuition Rate:

$126 million

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Nearly every student is eligible for some form of financial aid. Incoming freshmen should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eastern’s school code.Make sure you list us as your first choice!

of EIU students receive some form of financial aid each year.

start here:

Begin your application after Jan. 1 and apply to EIU by March 1.

Financial Aid:

Cost to Attend Eastern: Financial Aid:

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4The university offers two graduation guarantees for many majors – a four-year guarantee for freshmen and a two year guarantee for transfer students. The program is simple: If you qualify and complete the student responsibilities, we guarantee that you will finish your degree on time – saving you additional tuition, fees and living expenses.

Nationwide, only 1 in 4 college students complete a bachelor’s degree in four years, and nearly half take 5 years or more! Visit www.eiu.edu/eiufour to learn how you can be that 1 out of 4.

This plan applies only to tuition; all other expenses, including fees and room/board, may change.

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We know there’s more to choosing a college than simply reviewing

compiled facts and statistics. It’s also a very personal decision.

So, we created MyEIU.

MyEIU is your personal portal into EIU. It allows you to learn most

anything about our campus, apply for admission, schedule a campus

visit, and view your entire enrollment checklist. Take a look and find

out more about our outstanding academic programs, our numerous

student organizations or the seemingly limitless professional

opportunities available to our students.

Your portal will also plug you into the university’s latest news, events

and opportunities to visit, along with links to information matching

your unique interests.

www.eiu.edu/myeiu

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Physical Sciences

Life Sciences

LumpkinHall

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University Court

TaylorHall

LawsonHall

ThomasHall

AndrewsHall

Ninth StreetHall

CarmanHall

Greek Court

East Hall

RenewableEnergy Center

Dr. Louis M. Grado Bldg.(Textbook Rental)

KlehmHall

BuzzardHall

TarbleArtsCenter

Lincoln, Stevenson& Douglas Halls

StudentRecreationCenter

LantzArena

Physical Plant

O’Brien Stadium

StudentServices

MLK Jr. University Union

UniversityPolice Dept.

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McAffeeGym

Ford Hall

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Campus Pavilion

Campus Pond

Intramural fields

Practice fields

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WilliamsSoftballField

DarlingTennis Courts

MonierField (baseball)

Greenhouse

BoothLibrary

Weller Hall

Observatory

McKinneyHall

Old Main

Visitor Parking

Blair HallLinder House

Brainard House

(The Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College)

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A campus visit is the best way to get a feel for life at Eastern. Shadow a current EIU student or take a student-led tour.

www.eiu.edu/admissions/discover.php

10:30 11:30am

11TOURS Monday – Friday

Select Saturdays

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Learn about academic majors, financial aid, housing, student life and much more. Tour the residence halls and enjoy lunch on us.

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