Pay Housing Down Payment
Pay the housing down payment of $250 through the MyEIU Portal or your PAWS account by the due date listed in your room assignment letter to hold your residence hall assignment. The remainder of the fall charges will be billed Aug. 1 and is due Aug. 30. A one percent finance charge will be added to the unpaid balance each billing cycle. Call 217-581-3715 for more information.
Update Your Medical Records
Mail a copy of your immunization records (Child Health Certificate) and medical history forms to:
HUMAN SERVICES CENTER
600 LINCOLN AVENUE
CHARLESTON, IL 61920-3099
Call 217-581-3013 for more information.
Make a Shopping List
Check out our list of things you should and shouldn't bring to campus . Be sure to contact your new roommates. Find out what they plan on bringing to prevent “doubling up” on items like televisions, refrigerators, gaming consoles etc.
Purchase Personal Property or Renter Insurance
Contact your insurance provider to see if you're already covered. Eastern Illinois University and University Housing & Dining Services assume no responsibility for theft or damage to personal property, or loss of money, valuables, or personal effects of any student or guest.
Purchase a Computer
It's recommended that you purchase a Wi-Fi compatible computer that meets the specifications outlined on the ITS web site. Wi-Fi is available in the residence halls, Greek Court and University Court.
Non-Wi-Fi compatible computers and residents of University Apartments will need a 10’ Category-6 Cable (CAT-6) to connect to the Ethernet ports in their residence. Cables will be available for purchase at the front desks of the residence halls and Greek Court, and at the on-site office in University Court. Residents of University Apartments are asked purchase cables at the Lawson Hall front desk.
Confirm Your TV has QAM Tuner
In order to take advantage of Eastern’s digital cable service they must provide a 10’ coaxial cable and a digital HD TV with a QAM tuner. While digital tuners are required in all TVs built after 2006, not all TVs include a QAM tuner. A quick review of the TV’s specifications is suggested. Check out our television compatibility specifications page for more details.