WELCOME!
Eureka College is dedicated to your success! Orientation is where everything starts. It helps you get ready, meet people, and officially begin college life—so don’t miss it! Every new first-year and transfer student must attend an orientation session.
At Orientation, students will:
- sign up for classes.
- meet other new students.
- discover Eureka College traditions and campus culture.
- get your campus ID.
- get help with tech (email, accounts, etc.)
- go over financial aid and how to pay for school.
- learn about campus safety.
- get tips to succeed in college!
Fall 2026 New EC Student Orientation
- Friday, June 26, 2026
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
A link to register for an orientation date is sent to deposited students once they complete required placement exam(s) and their permission sharing document.
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.
- You must complete a financial responsibility agreement and set up payments with student billing.
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.
Fall 2026 Move-in Dates
College Connect Student: Saturday, August 8
Football student athletes: Saturday, August 8
Fall sports student athletes: Tuesday, August 11
All other new and returning students: Saturday, August 15
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
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.
