EU CHECKLIST REGISTER FOR CLASSES Your advisor will contact you via your Eastern email to begin registration. Email firstyear@eastern.edu with any questions.
COMPLETE THE HOUSING APPLICATION Complete your housing application as soon as possible to receive your housing assignment. New Student Move-In is January 8th. eastern.edu/welcome
FILL OUT YOUR HEALTH FORMS Submit your health forms to the EU Health Portal by December 1st. eastern.edu/healthportal
SET UP YOUR PAYMENT PLAN Enroll in a payment plan through my.eastern.edu or eastern.edu/billing.
GET YOUR STUDENT ID Complete our online form at eastern.edu/studentid.
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Dear Eastern Eagle and Family, Congratulations again on your acceptance to Eastern University! We are excited to welcome you into our Eastern Community. Our Admissions team and other Eastern offices are here to support you and answer any questions you may have. In preparation for your transition to college life, we have created this packet to include all of the important items you will need to transition to life at Eastern. To ensure a successful start, we encourage you to review these materials carefully. Class registration will begin in November. Your academic advisor will contact you about the diagnostic tests you must take, as well as assist you in course registration. Your advisor will regularly correspond with you through your Eastern email. Please be sure to check this often to ensure you do not miss any important communications. Welcome to the Eastern Community! Warm Regards,
Claire Gowen Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions
800.452.0996
admissions@eastern.edu www.eastern.edu
1300 Eagle Road St. Davids, PA 19087
HOUSING & STUDENT LIFE
HOUSING:
STUDENT LIFE:
Housing Application
Diving into Student Life is an important part of the EU student experience! As a new student, you have the opportunity to join our 45+ student-led clubs and organizations.
Staying up-to-date on housing information will help ensure that you have a wonderful transition to residence life here at Eastern University. Regular communications will be sent to your Eastern email, including instructions on the housing application process. All incoming students must fill out a housing form. Housing requests are prioritized by housing application submission date. Housing assignments will be sent out starting in December.
Housing Assignment Once you receive your housing assignment, we encourage you to connect with your roommate. All incoming first-year students are housed in our Themed Communities. Learn more about what to pack, Themed Communities, and housing FAQs on our website eastern.edu/housing. For questions regarding housing, contact our housing office at housing@eastern.edu.
Required Vector Safety Trainings All undergraduate students are required to complete assigned online training modules through Vector Solutions. A personalized invitaton and instructions will be sent to your Eastern email. If you cannot locate your invitation, visit easternstudent-pa.safecolleges.com/login.
New Student Orientation Student Orientation is Friday, January 8th. For more information about orientation, visit eastern.edu/newstudent or reach out to studev@eastern.edu with questions.
Dining Experience In addition to our main dining commons, Eastern also offers cafe-style options at Eagle’s Nest and delicious favorites at our Breezeway Café. For any questions about our dining services, visit eastern.edu/dining or reach out to sodexo@eastern.edu.
Office of Faith and Practice Eastern offers optional chapel services and a variety of student ministry opportunities throughout the week. For questions about our faith development at Eastern, visit eastern.edu/faith or reach out to The Office of Faith and Practice at ofp@eastern.edu.
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FINANCIAL AID, BILLING, & PAYMENT PLANS
FINANCIAL AID: The Financial Aid Office at Eastern University provides information and help regarding grants and scholarships, student loans, on campus employment, and affording your education. For any questions regarding financial aid, visit eastern.edu/finaid or reach out to the Financial Aid Office at finaid@eastern.edu or 610-225-5102.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS: Billing The Student Accounts Office manages student billing and payments at Eastern University. Payment Plans Eastern provides a variety of payment plans, allowing you to enroll up to two months prior to the commencement of the semester. You can enroll in a payment plan through our website or by contacting the Student Accounts Office. We highly encourage you to learn more about the options available.
Expected Tuition and Fees (Spring 2027) COMMUTER
Cost
Estimated Tuition and Fees
$20,776
Room & Board Charge
0
Approximate Annual Cost
$20,776*
RESIDENT
Cost
Estimated Tuition and Fees
$20,776
Room & Board Charge
$7,363
Approximate Annual Cost
$28,139*
*Your final net cost will be determined by subtracting grants, loans, and scholarships you are awarded from the total estimated costs. *This information is intended for planning purposes only. It is not a final bill or official determination of your annual cost of attendance. Your official bill can be found in your MyEastern portal.
For questions regarding billing or payment plan options, visit eastern.edu/billing or contact the Student Accounts Office at 610-341-5831 or student.accounts@eastern.edu.
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ACADEMICS & SUPPORT
CLASS REGISTRATION: When registration begins, your advisor will contact you through your Eastern email to begin the registration process. Your advisor will assist you in creating your schedule and registering for classes. If you are interested in exploring the required materials for your courses, these items are available on Eastern’s Bookstore website at eastern.edu/bookstore.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Our Student Support offices are dedicated to serving Eastern University students who need academic, psychological, or disability services.
These services are offered at no extra charge to students currently enrolled in degree programs, contingent on demand and staff availability. Services offered include: Tutoring Academic Resource Center arc@eastern.edu Counseling Cushing Center for Counseling and Psychological Services caps@eastern.edu Academic & Housing Accomodations Office of Disability Access oda@eastern.edu To reach our student support offices and inquire about services, please visit eastern.edu/student-support.
“What I love most about Eastern is the sense of community that the students create and how welcoming and encouraging the professors are.” Marisa beach ’24,
Communications Major
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HEALTH & SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY:
General Questions
About Our Safe Campus
For general questions regarding Public Safety procedures or operations, please reach out to security@eastern.edu. For questions regarding parking permits, your Student ID, or related procedures, please reach out to servicestop@eastern.edu.
At Eastern University, our goal is to provide a safe college experience for all of our students, faculty, and staff. Eastern’s Public Safety Department maintains an excellent working partnership with local safety services. Together, EU Public Safety and Radnor Township provide police, security, and safety services to Eastern’s campus community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency alerts are an important way to stay safe! We strongly encourage all students and families to register for Eastern’s emergency text alert system, e2Campus. Student IDs Your Student ID gives you access to important buildings on campus as a student. Complete the steps needed to receive your Student ID prior to arriving on campus. For detailed steps, visit eastern.edu/studentid. Parking Pass
HEALTH CENTER: Our health center supports our students by providing robust health services through medical care, counseling, and education. All resident students are required to submit their Immunization Record, Medical History, and Insurance Card. We require students to upload these documents through the secure EU Health Portal before December 1st at eastern.edu/healthportal. To reach our Health Center, please contact healthandwellness@eastern.edu or 610-341-5955.
First-year Residential Students are not permitted to park on-campus. All Commuter Students will be permitted to park on-campus and should apply for a reserved On-Campus Parking Permit. Visit eastern.edu/parking to submit your application.
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We can’t wait to have you on campus!
eastern.edu/welcome SPRING 2027