Welcome to Eastern Illinois University. Whether you are considering studying at Eastern; sending your son or daughter here; attending a camp or conference; or immersing yourself in music, theater, art, or other cultural events, Eastern Illinois University offers something for all ages and interests. See for yourself why Eastern is the "hidden jewel" of the Midwest.

Home to more than 10,000 students, Eastern is well known not only for excellence in academics but also for top-notch sports and richness in culture.

Eastern is a comprehensive, state-assisted, regional service institution. It is primarily an undergraduate institution, with the youngest student body of all Illinois public universities, and the highest proportion of residential students of all public universities in the nation.

Established in 1895 as a normal school, Eastern is a multi-purpose institution, continuing its strong heritage in teacher preparation while at the same time offering a solid, comprehensive undergraduate program in the arts, sciences, humanities, and professions.

The Graduate School complements and builds upon the undergraduate curriculum, providing programs of excellence at the master's and specialist's levels.