EVENT SCHEDULE
9:45 am to 10:00 am
10:00 am to 10:45 am
10:50 am to 11:00 am
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
1:00 pm to 1:15 pm
STUDENT CHECK-IN
Student Center 2nd Floor
WELCOME TO EMU!
Student Center Ballroom
ACADEMIC TOUR DEPARTURE
ACADEMIC COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
TRAVEL TO LUNCH
LUNCH & RESOURCE FAIR
Student Center Ballroom
ENROLLMENT NEXT STEPS REVIEW
Choose ONE of the sessions below that you’re interested in attending!
STUDENT SESSIONS
Residence Life: Living the Eagle Experience Student Center Auditorium
Elevate Your Education: The EMU Honors College Student Center, 310B 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm
PARENT / SUPPORTER SESSIONS
Understanding Financial Aid at EMU Student Center, 310A
Empowered and Supported: Academic Support at EMU Student Center, Room 320
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
(OPTIONAL) CAMPUS TOUR
Depart from Student Center Ballroom
If you have ANY questions throughout the day, be sure to stop into the
Welcome to EMU! Congratulations on your accomplishments so far. Feel free to grab some light refreshments, take a photo, and enjoy meeting other future Eagles!
When you join EMU, you become family. During this session you’ll hear a welcome from Dr. LaJoyce Brown, Director of Admissions, get insight from an alumni panel, and learn the fight song.
Check your nametag to see where you’re headed. Our staff will escort you around campus to your academic college home!
Hear from the experts in the classroom! During your academic experience, you’ll tour college buildings and facilities. We can’t wait to show you your academic home.
Travel back to the Student Center for lunch.
Get a taste of campus today! After lunch, connect and learn about important campus resources. You can even submit your Enrollment deposit and your EMU Enrollment Form if you’re ready to choose E! Admissions Welcome Center (Room 220)!
Learn about the necessary next steps to become an EMU Eagle.
Residence Life: Discover how EMU’s Housing and Residence Life creates a supportive, student-centered environment where residents thrive. This session will highlight the benefits of living on campus, housing options, campus resources, and the full Eagle experience.
Elevate Your Education: At EMU, our Honors students SOAR Higher. If you’re interested in hearing about the unique opportunities available for our honors students, this session is for you. Join this session to learn the benefits of joining our honors community and how it will enrich your academic journey.
Understanding Financial Aid at EMU: Get answers to all your financial aid questions right from the experts! This session will guide you through all financial aid options that help make EMU an affordable option for your family.
Empowered and Supported: EMU is committed to ensuring every student has the necessary resources to succeed. Join this session to learn about the services and accommodations offered by the Disability Resource Center.
Go on a Housing Only Tour to see your future home (Walton, Wise, Lakeview, Downing) or a Full Campus Tour to see all that Eastern has to offer.
ADMITTED STUDENT RESOURCES
Office of Admissions
We are happy to answer any questions you have – and can direct you to other offices and departments on campus. Call us at (734) 487-6453 or email visit.emu@emich.edu
Office of Financial Aid
Reach out with any questions you have about your financial aid package, submitting your FAFSA, and any other affordability questions. Call (734) 487-1048 or email financial_aid@emich.edu.
EMU Orientation (SOAR)
EMU’s orientation program is designed to show you the ins-and-outs of life at EMU and to take care of the aspects of starting your EMU career. Start by submitting your Enrollment deposit and the EMU Enrollment Form. SOAR sessions will begin in March and will run through the end of the summer.
emich.edu/soar (734) 487-1208 orientation@emich.edu
Housing & Residence Life
Housing and Residence Life provides the opportunities and experiences you can only get by living on campus. Visit emich.edu/housing for more information, or email housing@emich.edu or call (734) 487-1300.
Dining
To learn about campus dining options, sign up for a meal plan, and more, visit dineoncampus.com/emu
Campus Life
Learn about our 150+ student organizations, and the many opportunities to find your place here at EMU! emich.edu/campuslife campuslife@emich.edu
University Advising and Career Development Center (UACDC)
The UACDC is here to help you choose the right academic and career paths for your goals, talents, and passions. From helping you choose and register for coursework to exploring available employment opportunities, the UACDC can open doors for you.
emich.edu/uacdc (734) 487-0400
For student employment opportunities, visit emich.joinhandshake.com
Parking
For information about parking on campus (including resident and commuter passes) visit parkemu.com
NEXT STEPS CHECKLIST
Accept your offer of admission at enrollment.emich.edu/status
Pay your $55 enrollment deposit
Activate your my.emich account and enroll in DUO (2-factor login).
NETID:
EID:
File your FAFSA using EMU’s code (002259)
Submit the EMU Enrollment Form.
Sign up for Student Orientation Advising & Registration (SOAR).
Apply for Housing, if you are living on campus. The housing application is now open to all first-year students.
Complete your Online Orientation Module before attending SOAR.
Attend SOAR to register for your classes!
Begin to check your emich.edu email address.
Review and accept any financial aid at my.emich.edu.
Send your official final High School Transcript.
Attend EMU Connect.
FLY HOME!
Find your next step here:
FIND YOUR WAY
Welcome to campus! While we will guide you throughout the day, you are welcome to explore campus on your own.
