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Visiting EAC
Eastern Arizona College truly must be experienced in person to
fully appreciate its unique character. Our small size, pastoral
setting, and diverse student body create an atmosphere unlike anyplace
else you will find in Arizona. In fact, at first glimpse of the
campus, lined with sycamores and evergreens and framed by the Gila
and Pinaleno Mountains, you'll feel this is a place you can call
home. But before drawing any conclusions, we encourage you to look
beneath the surface. Meet with an admission counselor, take a walking
tour, attend a class, talk with students and instructors. We know
that the closer you look, the more you will come to realize that
the "Eastern Experience" may be just what you're searching
for.
- Information
Sessions
- Campus
Visit
- Campus
Tours
- Tour
Schedule
- Preview
Days
- Lodging
and Food
- Area
Points of Interest
- Directions
to EAC
- About
Thatcher
During your visit, you should plan to meet with an admission counselor
to learn more about Eastern's academic programs, campus activities,
residential life, and admission and financial aid procedures. To
schedule an appointment Monday through Friday, we recommend that
you call at least one week prior to your planned visit. During the
fall months, call as far in advance as possible, as our counselors
are frequently away visiting schools during this period.
You may also want to sit in on a class or meet with a faculty member
from your field of interest. Such an experience will allow you to
compare Eastern's academic programs to those at other colleges you
may be considering. You will also lay the groundwork for future
relationships with advisors at Eastern.
While weekday visits are encouraged to experience the full flavor
of campus life, Saturday campus tours may be arranged on an individual
basis.
A walking tour of the campus, conducted by a current EAC student,
gives you a chance to see Eastern through the students' eyes. Tours
last approximately one hour and may be scheduled by calling the
Admissions Office.
Local: (928) 428-8272
Toll Free: 800-678-3808
Tours are conducted Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by
appointment only.
To get a true picture of what Eastern Arizona College has to offer,
come to one of our three Preview Days
offered each semester. We will provide an overview and information
about college life, a tour of campus, an EAC Fine Arts Preview,
dinner, and a major athletic event or fine arts performance.
All of the day's activities will be at our expense, so all
you have to do is come and enjoy the experience.
For Preview Day dates and registration,
or to make arrangements for a campus visit on another day,
please call the Office of Admission at (928) 428-8272 or 1-800-678-3808
Ext. 8272.
Accomodations
Best Western Desert Inn
1391 Thatcher Boulevard
(928) 428-0521
1-800-528-1234
Days Inn
520 E. Hwy. 70
(928) 428-5000
Olney House Bed & Breakfast
1104 Central Avenue
(928) 428-5118
Quality Inn and Suites
420 E. Hwy. 70
(928) 428-3200
1-800-555-3664
Sandia Motel
520 E. Hwy. 70
(928) 428-5000
1-800-578-2151
Super 8
1578 Thatcher Boulevard
(928) 428-5851
Chain Restaurants
A & W
Arby's
Burger King
Dominos
Golden Corral
KFC
Long John Silver's
McDonald's
Papa John's
Pizza Hut
Sonic
Subway
Taco Bell
Local Restaurants
Mexican Food
Chinese Restaurants and Buffets
Steak Houses
While you are here, allow some extra time in your
trip to check out some of the other special attractions to be found
in this unique region of Arizona. (Approximate distance in miles
from Thatcher in parentheses)
Mount Graham (15 mi.) - 10,700 ft. "sky
island" offering camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife-viewing
easily accessed by paved Swift Trail (Arizona Highway 366)
Discovery Park (5 mi.) - new science museum
featuring interactive displays and interpretive exhibits showcasing
the area's geological diversity and important role in the field
of astronomy
Roper Lake State Park (10 mi.) - public lake
with swimming beach, duck pond, and fishing; picnic facilities;
hot tub; desert trail with ranger-led tours available
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area (30 mi.) -
scenic natural preserve with hiking and horseback-riding trails
along a creek flowing year-round
Phelps Dodge Morenci Copper Mine (40 mi.) -
large open-pit copper mine offering tours to the public
Also within easy driving distance are San Carlos Lake, Gila Box
Riparian National Conservation Area, Chiricahua National Monument, Sunrise Ski
Resort, Salt River Canyon, Roosevelt Lake, and all of the attractions of Phoenix
and Tucson.
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