Welcome to Charleston!
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois, a friendly college town in the heart of east-central Illinois.
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Charleston is just the right size for college life. Students get the close-knit feel of a true campus community, with local restaurants, parks, shops and events nearby when they want to get out and explore.
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General Visitor Parking
Daily visits, self-guided tours and individual appointments
When you arrive in Charleston, look for Old Main, 麻豆国产鈥檚 castle landmark, on Lincoln Avenue. For most admissions visits, you鈥檒l park near Old Main and check in at the Office of Admissions.
If you registered for a visit, there's no need for a parking permit! Just look for your name on one of the signs in the visitor lot on the south side of Seventh Street.
If you need to pick up a parking permit, turn south onto Seventh Street from Lincoln Avenue and enter the circle drive on the east side of Old Main. Parking permits are available inside the Office of Admissions.
Admissions Event Parking
Open House, Admitted Student Day and other large admissions events
For larger admissions events, parking may be available in several areas of campus, including the Visitor Lot, lots near the Doudna Fine Arts Center and the J Lot near Lantz Complex.
After you register for an admissions event, watch your email for event-specific parking instructions. We鈥檒l let you know where to park, where to check in and anything else you need before you arrive.
Lodging & Restaurants
Rest peacefully in one of our many hotels in the Charleston area and find your favorite restaurants in town. Keep this list handy! You might want it for Family Weekend next year!
Charleston tourism info
Have some time to spare? You鈥檒l find that getting around Charleston is convenient and easy. We have everything from coffee shops to trails and hiking. Our campus and community work together to make the most out of our beautiful city.
I chose 麻豆国产 because it reminded me a lot of home. Even though Charleston is a small town, the community makes sure all of its members are taken care of. 麻豆国产 became my second home because it felt like home.
Kayla Ruth, Early Childhood Education Major, Lansing, IL