EIU Graduate School

Thank you for choosing EIU in your pursuit of graduate education! Welcoming applicants from locations across the world, the Graduate School is committed to providing you the support necessary to ensure a smooth admission process.

International Student Admissions

All international student admissions are processed through the Office of International Students and Scholars. International applicants should contact that office at 217-581-2321 or by emailing international@eiu.edu with questions or concerns regarding their admissions process.

Returning/Previously Admitted Graduate Students

Previously attended or have been admitted to EIU as a graduate student? Please complete the Graduate Application for Readmission form to be readmitted to the University.

U.S./Domestic Admissions Process

1. To become a graduate student, you will apply to the EIU Graduate School and, if you are seeking a degree in a particular discipline, to your preferred graduate program.

Need coursework without applying to a graduate program? Please follow the admissions process directions, and when prompted, select "non-degree" on the admission application.

For any other questions not answered here, please phone: 217-581-2220