How to make an existing directory into an eclipse project

I have a project I am working on. I have decided to try working with it in Eclipse. There is already a directory, under version control where all the code resides. I am having a rather strange problem. I cannot find any way to just start using an existing code directory as an eclipse project. All I can find is how to import existing source into a new project or check out source from version control into a new project. How do I make an existing directory into a project?

My project is a Django web app if it is any help

How do I change the default working directory in Eclipse?

Step 1: First open the eclipse in its default workspace. Step 2: Go to menu File -> Switch Workspace -> Other. We will get the UI as below. Step 3: Click on Browse button and configure the required location.

In the New Java Project wizard, uncheck the checkbox that says Use default location and the use the Browse button to find your directory.