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300 East College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530, US

What do you know about my business?

Eureka College was founded by abolitionists from Kentucky who were members of a religious movement known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and were committed to providing young people a broad, liberal education. These pioneers believed in an education infused with values as a basis for leadership. Chartered by the Illinois Legislature in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Eureka College was designated by the National Park Service as a Campus Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places in June 2010.

What is Unique about your business?

We're recognized as a top college in Illinois for vocations like teacher education, nursing, communications, and criminal justice, and we're adding new courses for emerging careers like early childhood and sports management. A Eureka College education prepares you for more than just your first job: it equips you to become a leader in your field and community.

Eureka College: New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

WELCOME!

Eureka College is dedicated to your success! Orientation provides tangible ways to aid in the transition of first year and transfer students to our college campus through the following

At Orientation, students will:

register for classes.
meet other new students.
discover Eureka College traditions and campus culture.
have your campus ID made.
receive IT information and help.
review financial aid and payment options.
learn about campus safety.
get tips to be successful at college!

Every new student must attend one a new student orientation session to register for classes.

Spring 2026 New EC Student Orientation

Monday, January 12, 2026

Fall 2026 New EC Student Orientation

Friday, June 26, 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026 -- College Connect Pathway Students ONLY
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026

A link to register for an orientation date will be sent to fall students in late spring.

Haven't yet committed? You still have time to join us at Eureka College.

Students must be accepted, deposited and have completed the next steps before attending orientation.

Deposit Today

Next Steps for Deposited Students

Are you ready? Do you have housing, financial aid, books? Need to take placement tests?

Financial Aid Requirements

Log into your Eureka College Student Self-Service financial aid student portal (login instructions sent to you in a separate email). If you are being offered any federal student loans you must either "accept" or "decline" your loan(s) offered.
If accepting any Federal Direct Student Loan Offers, the student must complete the "Loan Entrance Counseling" and "Loan Agreement ('MPN')". You will need your FSA ID# to complete these requirements.

Housing Information

Every student must complete either an on-campus or off-campus housing contract
by August 1 for Fall Semester or January 5 for Spring Semester.

Spring 2026

Move-in Day: Sunday, January 11

Fall 2026

College Connect Student Move-in Day: Saturday, July 18

Move-in Day: Saturday, August 15
Move-in date(s) for fall sport athletes will be provided separately.

Purchase Your Books

Eureka College Online Bookstore

Each semester the store open and deadline dates will be emailed from the Bookstore. Once your schedule is loaded to the site, you will receive an email from BNC Services with your access code. This code will be needed if you wish to put your books on your student account.

The Order Process is Simple:

Order on Eureka College’s Online Bookstore at https://bncvirtual.com/eureka
Enter your student (Sonis) ID
Click “View Your Materials” to see your scheduled courses and required materials
Verify the term and courses by checking the start and end dates as well as the Course ID
Select a textbook option: new, used, rental, digital or shop the Marketplace
Watch for Buyback Guaranteed Pricing
Set up or Login to your account with your Eureka email and password
Checkout with a credit card, PayPal™ or charge to your Student Account with the access number sent to you from BNC Services
Have your order shipped FREE to campus within the deadline or choose to ship to your home for $5.95

Course materials will be shipped automatically to those who do not make a purchase or opt out by the deadline.

To OPT Out:

If you do not want to purchase through the Online Bookstore, opt out of the program by following the simple, guided process located at the top of the online bookstore page.

Visit this tutorial for how to purchase books!

Questions?

This is an exciting time, but we understand it can also feel overwhelming. Please reach out with any questions; we are here to help every step of the way.

Email or call us 309-467-6420