1. Eastern Illinois University

2. EIU is conveniently located in the safe
community of Charleston, IL which is
265 kilometers south of Chicago, 200
kilometers east of
St.Louis, Missouri, and
176 kilometers west of Indianapolis, Indiana.
St. Louis
Indianapolis

3. Why EIU?
Quality Education
• Ranked No. 4 among
Midwest public master’s
institutions (US News and
World Reports)
• Ranked in top 5% in the USA
for preparing students for a
doctoral degree
Distinguished Professors
• Classes taught by
distinguished professors,
100% have a doctoral
degree
• Small faculty-student ratio
of 1:15
Reasonable Price
•Reasonable tuition cost and
scholarship opportunities
Employment Opportunities
•Over 90% of students have
employment in their field
within 7 months of graduation.

4. Costs: Undergraduate
Undergraduate
(with International
Student
Scholarship and
Excellence
Award)
Undergraduate
(with Excellence
Award)
Undergraduate
(with
International
Student
Scholarship)
Undergraduate
(with regular
out-of-state
rate)
Tuition1
$3,840 $6,840 $6,840 $8,544
Fees2
$2,227 $2,227 $2,227 $2,227
Textbook Rental
and Campus
Improvement Fee
$588
$588
$588 $588
Living Expenses3
$10,546 $10,546 $10,546 $10,546
Total Cost in USD: $17,201* $20,201*
$20,201*
$21,905*

5. Costs: Graduate
Graduate
(with scholarship)
Graduate
(without scholarship)
Tuition1
$4,312 $12,312
Fees2
$2,223 $2,223
Textbook Rental and Campus
Improvement Fee $441 $441
Living Expenses3
$10,546 $10,546
Total Cost in USD (per year): $17,522*
$25,522*

6. Scholarship Opportunities
Undergraduate Students
• Incoming GPA 3.5 - 4.0 Undergraduate Excellence Rate:
• Students receive a scholarship rate allowing them to save at least $1,700 on tuition per year.
• The rate is locked in for four years.
• Students do not need to maintain 3.5 or higher GPA to retain special rate.
• No scholarship application is needed.
• Incoming GPA 2.75 – 4.0
– International Student Scholarship:
• Students are also eligible for a scholarship for up to $3,000 savings on tuition per year.
• Students must apply and be selected for this scholarship.
Graduate Students
• Incoming GPA 3.0 - 4.0
– International Student Scholarship:
• Students are also eligible for a scholarship for up to $8,000 savings on tuition per year.
• Students must apply and be selected for this scholarship.
• Graduate assistantships to qualified graduate students (tuition waiver and
stipend)

7. Admissions documents: Undergraduate
1.Application for Admission: https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/
2.Official original or attested original records (transcripts or mark sheets). NO
COPIES
3.Official English Language Proficiency: ELS 112, Kaplan Proficiency Level, TOEFL
61, IELTS 6.0, or completion of Level 9 through our language center
4.A completed International Student Financial Affidavit Form with original bank
statement or SACM financial guarantee letter copy.
5.Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. paid during the online
application or in the form of a check, certified check or money order made
payable to Eastern Illinois University.

8. Admissions documents: Graduate
1.Application for Admission: https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/
2.Official original or attested original records (transcripts or mark sheets). NO
COPIES
3.ELS 112, Kaplan Proficiency Level, TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, or completion of
Advanced Placement Level through our language center
4.A completed International Student Financial Affidavit Form with original bank
statement or SACM financial guarantee letter copy
5.Non-refundable application fee of $30.00 U.S. paid during the online
application or in the form of a check, certified check or money order made
payable to Eastern Illinois University.
6.Other departmental requirements: Please check Graduate School Website:
http://www.eiu.edu/graduate/prospective_admissions.php

9. The Language Company – Charleston
• Four week sessions (For admission, Level 9 required for
undergraduate, Advanced Placement Level for graduates)
• Home-stay, residence hall or apartment living options
• $1570 per session for tuition
• Conditional admission available for all undergraduate and some
graduate programs

10. Conditional Admissions Process
Undergraduate Admission:
•All undergraduate programs offer conditional admission
•Once we collect all the necessary documents (except English score) we will make an conditional admission
decision
•Required documents include online application, high school transcripts (original or original attested), and
financial guarantee letter from SACM or personal bank statement). A 2.0 GPA is required.
•If accepted, we will send out conditional admission letter within one week.
Graduate Programs:
•Once we collect all the necessary documents (except English score) we will make an admission decision
•Required documents include online application, college transcripts (original or original attested), and
financial guarantee letter from SACM). A 2.75 GA is required.
•Conditional Admission to the Graduate School is ONLY available for the following programs:
Art/Fine Art Biology Business Administration (MBA)
Communications Economics Family/Consumer Sciences
Geographic
Information Systems
Gerontology History
Kinesiology and
Sports Studies
Mathematics Music
Political Science Technology Sustainable Energy

11. Admissions ProcessUndergraduate Admission:
•Once we collect all the necessary documents (found on previous slide) we will make an
admission decision.
•If accepted, we can send out necessary immigration documents within one-two weeks.
•Students receive notification via email when the documents are sent.
•Conditional admission is available through Kaplan
Graduate Programs:
Admission is a two step process.
1)We collect all the necessary documents for the graduate program. Be sure to check the
specific program website for requirements as they are different for every department.
Please note the test requirements for the following programs:
• GMAT- Business Administration
• GRE- Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology,
Communication Disorders and Sciences, Counseling, English,
Mathematics, School Psychology, Special Education
1)Once we have everything, we send the file on to the specific academic department.

12. Deadlines (Very important)
• Application deadline:
May 15 for August, October 15 for January intake
• Deadline to turn in all documents:
May 31 for August intake, October 31 for January intake
• International Excellence Award Deadline:
No additional application necessary
• International Student Scholarship Application Deadline:
March 1 for August intake, October 1 for January intake.
• Please note: All documents must be turned in and student must
be accepted to be eligible for International Student Scholarship
• I recommend applying and sending in all documents by the end of
January for August intake and end of August for January intake.

13. Applied Engineering and Technology – Undergraduate (Bachelors)
Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technical and/or
management oriented professionals for employment in business, industry,
education, and government.
Four technical concentrations:
• Alternative Energy and Sustainability
• Construction
• Digital Printing, Imaging, and Web Technology
• Production
• General
Overview of Majors
For a full listing go here: http://www.eiu.edu/majors/

14. Applied Engineering and Technology – Graduate (Masters)
The graduate program in Technology prepares students to become successful
leaders in today’s technological and global environment.
Computer Technology
The Master of Science in Computer Technology provides students with knowledge and
skills in current computer technology.
Technology Management
The Master of Science in Technology Management is suitable for students who desire
to be part of effective management teams in industrial related organizations.
Renewable Energy
The Master of Science in Sustainable Energy graduate degree program focuses on
preparing leaders and managers for the entire energy industry.
This multi-disciplinary degree is science based and technology
management focused.
***EIU has the only Renewable Energy Center
(pictured right) operated by a university in the
entire USA.

15. Lumpkin College of Business
Undergraduate business students may choose
from five academic majors at Eastern Illinois
University:
• Accountancy
• Finance
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing

16. Masters of Business Administration
• MBA with Research Option
• MBA with Applied Management Option
• MBA with Accountancy Concentration

17. Arts and Humanities
Art-
•Graphic Design, Music, Theatre Arts
Humanities-
•English, Communications Studies,
Foreign Languages, History,
Journalism, Philosophy
Interdisciplinary Center for Global
Diversity-
•Africana Studies, Asian Studies,
Latin American Studies, Women’s
Studies

18. • Chemistry
• Physics
• Biological Sciences
• Pre-Engineering
• Economics
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Anthropology
• Geology/Geography
• Mathematics
• Nursing and Pre-Health
Professions
• Communication
Disorders and Sciences
Undergraduate Programs:
College of Sciences

19. Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Communication Disorders & Sciences
Psychology
Clinical Psychology
School Psychology
Economics
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Political Science
Concentration in American Government & Policies
Concentration in Comparative Politics/International
Relations
Concentration in Public Administration/Public Policy
Graduate (Masters) Programs:
College of Sciences

20. Top-rated Teaching Education Programs
•Elementary Education
•Special Education
•Secondary Education

21. • International student orientation and
arrival assistance
• Free shuttle bus that has stops
around campus and the town
• On-campus housing that includes
dorms, apartments, and married and
family housing
• Campus-wide wireless Internet
network
• Textbook Rental Service that
provides students with quality books
at an affordable cost
• Sports and recreation complex
• 800,000+ title library
• 10 general and specialty software
computer labs across campus
• Conversation Partners/Family Friends
Facilities and Services

22. Housing Options
Residence Halls
Apartments

23. • Resume Reviews
• On-site visits
• Internship assistance
• Job Fairs
• Interview assistance
• Over 90% of students have employment in
their field within 7 months of graduation.
Career Services

24. Common Cultural Adjustment Challenges
international students:
• Language - Conversational English and professor lectures can
be challenging and frustrating to understand.
• Academic Demands - Succeeding in a new environment with
new language with pressure for family to succeed.
• Food Adjustment – A lack of familiar food options combined
with certain unhealthy American foods may lead to
homesickness.
• Financial Challenges – A lack of funding and an inability to
work in the USA outside of the university may cause
frustration and stress.

25. Strategies for Adaptation:
Outside the classroom:
• Speak English as often as possible by developing American
friendships
• Get involved
• Eat a healthy variety of foods (stay away from too much “fast
food”.)
• Be aware of your potentially unhealthy drinking habits
• Make a financial plan prior to coming
• Be aware of US immigration policy regarding employment of
international students
• Make a study plan and stick to it
• Seek assistance from your international office

26. Strategies for Adaptation
In the classroom:
• Get to know your professors
• Ask for written information if you cannot understand an
assignment or lecture
• Find an American student to help
• Seek out tutoring (reading center, writing center or English as
a Second language)

27. Kevin Vicker
Director, International Students and Scholars
Eastern Illinois University
1170 Blair Hall 600 Lincoln Ave
Charleston IL 61920
Phone: +001 (217) 581-7487
Fax: +001 (217) 581-7207
Skype: eiuoiss
kpvicker@eiu.edu
http://www.eiu.edu/interntl/
Contact information