

Next Steps for Deposited Students
Welcome to Eureka College!
We look forward to having you join our community this school year. We know you have many questions right now, and our goal is to answer each of them before or upon your arrival on campus. The below list will ensure you have all steps completed as you transition to a college student at Eureka.
Please complete and/or return the necessary forms listed below. The online forms will be emailed to the Office of Student Life, and you will also receive an electronic copy.
Please take time to review all of this information and share it with your family. If you or your family have questions, please contact the Office of Student Life staff at 309-467-6420.
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Set Up Eureka Student Email Account After a student deposits, the student receives (via the email provided at the time of their application) the information they need to set up their Eureka email account. Students begin using their Eureka email account after they deposit, receive the necessary information and set up the account; however, all deposited students must set up their Eureka email account prior to registration for classes.
If you cannot locate your email information, please contact admissions@eureka.edu.
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Permission Sharing Document The Permission Sharing Document provides the college with basic information concerning the sharing of records and academic, health, and billing information, as well as emergency contact information.
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Housing Deposit and Housing Request Form If you didn't do a housing deposit of $100 when you submitted your $200 academic deposited, you need to complete the housing deposit ASAP.
The date your submit your $100 housing deposit gives priority for housing placement in our residence halls.
The refundable housing deposit is required to move into campus housing. There is a Campus Housing Contract to complete as well.
Students who meet the qualifications and do not plan to live on campus do not have to do a housing deposit, but are required to complete an Off Campus Housing Request Form.
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FAFSA & Award Letter You may have already done this before you deposited, but if you haven't, do it ASAP.
Complete your FAFSA form and add Eureka College to the list of schools to receive your financial aid information. Our code is 001678.
Then, review your financial aid award letter and follow the steps given on the letter. Students MUST accept their financial aid including any loans if they plan to use them.
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Financial Responsibility Agreement The Financial Responsibility Agreement explains the financial responsibilities associated with attending Eureka College. You must sign off on this for every year you attend EC. Questions about this agreement? Contact the Business Office at 309-467-6312.
Eureka College offers payment plans.
Families who would like to use this option should email the Business Office directly at: businessoffice@eureka.edu to receive instructions on how to set up this plan. All payment options are listed on the Business Office webpage: eureka.edu/ business-office.
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Submit Final Official Transcripts Final, official transcripts must be received by Eureka College before August 1. When you have graduated or completed your semester, please request that your high school guidance counselor or the registrar at your college or university send your final transcripts sent to Eureka College. Transcripts are not official unless they are sent directly from your last educational institution. Transcripts can be sent using an electronic service or sent directly to admissions@eureka.edu. Mailed transcripts can be sent to :
Eureka College Admissions
300 E College Ave
Eureka IL 61530
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Immunizations Immunizations are required for all full time, part time, international, etc. students. You can upload all immunizations including COVID vaccination cards to your individual SONIS account under the Biographic Page using the username and password emailed to you after you deposited. If you need help, please contact admissions@eureka.edu.
All immunization records need to be turned into the Office of Student Life by August 1. Students without immunization records are not permitted to move onto campus.
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Sports Medicine Packet Every student athlete needs to complete the Eureka College Sports Medicine Packet - Newcomers linked at the bottom of this page. There are three pieces of information that MUST be completed and received before a student-athlete is allowed to participate in EC athletics. All paperwork must be submitted by August 1.
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Come to Orientation Orientation is required for all new incoming students -- first-years and transfers. Orientation is designed to provide everything you need for a successful start to classes.
If you own or have access to a laptop, please bring it with you to Orientation so we can help you complete the needed documents. If you don't have a laptop, one will be provided for you.
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Order Textbooks Students beginning coursework in August should order their textbooks right after orientation when they are registered for classes. Books must be ordered by the August deadline shown on the online bookstore or they may be delayed.
All students will enter their student ID (SONIS ID) to login to the online bookstore and order.
This option for purchasing textbooks allows students to use their student account for billing of textbook orders.
The online bookstore opens mid July. Watch for emails from the bookstore and BNC Services. Customer Contact Center: 800-325-3252.
*Course materials will be shipped automatically to those registered for classes who do not make a purchase or opt out by the deadline. *
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Parking Registration Parking on campus requires a parking permit. All commuter students and residential students wishing to bring a car to campus must complete the EC Parking Registration Form. The fee for parking is $150 per year.
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Changes or Questions If any of your permanent information changes while you are a student at Eureka College, please notify the Office of Student Life and the Registrar's Office (Burris Dickinson Hall). You can also fill out a new Permission Sharing Document.
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Student Questions?
Office of Student Life 309-467-6420 |
Student Athlete Questions?
Athletic Department 309-467-6582 |