EIU B.A. in General Studies September Events in Illinois

Learn more about EIU B.A. in General Studies and stop by one of our upcoming events. Our academic advisors will speak to each student, so he or she can learn, firsthand, how we work to help adult students complete their Bachelor Degree across Illinois.

Our academic advisors will be on hand to answer your questions and help you get started in the B.A. General Studies program. We understand the needs of adult students and will help them achieve the most effective academic experience possible. We believe in working directly with each student, planning around their academic goals, and meeting them face to face. Our goal is more than helping students complete their degree, we want to help them accomplish their goals and fulfill their dreams.

Look for the @EIU_BGS table.

September EIU B.A. in General Studies Events:

Sept 8^th Oakton Community College Skokie, IL. Join us at our table in the main lobby.

Sept 9^th Triton College in River Grove, IL. Visit our table in the cafeteria.

Sept 10^th Harold Washington Stop by our table in the main lobby.

Sept 14^th Moraine Valley in Palos Hills, IL. Meet us in Building L near the library.

Sept 16^th College of Lake County Transfer Fair in the atrium area.

Sept 17th Harper College Main campus - Building I near the advising center.

Sept 21^st Wright College Find us in the Science Wing.

Sept 22^nd McHenry Community College Come find us in the lobby of Building A.

Sept 24^th Elgin Community College Our table will be set up in the cafeteria.

Sept 29^th Morton College in Cicero, IL. For this event EIU BGS advisors will be presenting to counselors.

Sept 30^th Truman College Find us in the fair located in the college cafeteria.

All of the September Events are scheduled to start at 10 am and finish at 1pm.

Have a question about one of our events? Want to hold an informational event at your work?

Please contact our office or call 217-581-5618.

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