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The 2026 website and registration process will open in the coming weeks. We are happy to welcome you and up to four additional family members/supporters to your overnight session.

Please note, the final session in August is one week before classes start and primarily for students who don’t live within driving distance to Bradley or those who haven’t attended a session yet, allowing them to move into their on-campus housing.

To attend, each parent/guest/supporter is charged $135. The $135 fee includes three meals—one off campus dinner at a local steakhouse for parents/guests/supporters, breakfast with your student, and a lunch on campus. All families receive one tote bag, folder and materials throughout the program. Students do not pay any additional fees to attend. The funds collected from this program supplement the student program.

  • Adult guests bringing younger siblings who are not acting as the primary parent/guest/supporter are charged $50 each.
  • Lodging during the June/July sessions is an additional $35 per parent/supporter/sibling. There is no on-campus lodging for parents/guests/supporters/siblings in the August session.

Refund Policy

Meals, staffing, and needed materials are ordered in advance. A 72-hour cancellation notice BEFORE the assigned Orientation session begins is required for a refund. No refunds can be issued within 72 hours of your scheduled session.

Orientation Registration Steps

BUnetID and Password Activation

Register for Your Orientation Session

You should be able to register for a session within 24-48 hours after activating your BUnetID and Password. Before registering for an orientation session, talk with the up to four guests who can come with you, and discuss the session that works best for everyone. You can make changes in the reservation system, found in your Bradley Bound Page, up to one week prior to your assigned session. Within one week, you will need to contact the orientation office. Please follow the bullet points to register for a session.

  • Sign into your Bradley Bound Page (the username and password are different than the BUnetID and Password you just activated)
  • Once logged in, you will see a red “Orientation Registration” box at the top of the page to click on.  
  • On the right-hand side of the page, there is a link that says “Register for Orientation.”  Before clicking here, please scroll down and review the checklist on this page and make sure you have filled out “Emergency Contacts and the “Tell Us About Your Interests” section.
  • Then, you should be able to scroll down and find the available sessions to choose from.  Click on the desired session and it will take you to the registration form where you will let us know about the dietary restrictions of anyone attending, special accommodations needed, overnight roommate preferences,  and the names and contact information of your guests.  
  • Please fill out all sections and finalize your reservation by clicking/tapping on the submit/finalize button at the bottom of the form.

Completing the Math Assessment

Students in majors that require the Math Placement Test will need to complete the Math Placement before their scheduled orientation session. Please click here if you are unsure whether you need to take a math placement test. At the bottom of the Excel document, you will see the math placement information broken down under the first tab by score/which course your score places you into. The second tab. “Math Placement by Course,” provides a breakdown of each college and AEP, and the math course required by that major. If you do not see your major listed, you do not need to take the placement test.

Students who have completed an ACT, SAT or who will be receiving AP Credit, should bring their documentation to orientation. Go to Guidelines for Math Placement to check your ACT/SAT/AP Credit score for math placement.

For more information on the Bradley Math Placement Assessment, go to the Math Success Center.

Accessing the Math Assessment

  • All students were sent an email with a link that will take you directly to the sign on page in ALEKS where you will take the math assessment if you are in a major that requires completion of the math assessment. The assessment should be taken on a computer/device/tablet versus a phone.
  • Once you click onto the link, you will need to enter your BUnetID and Password to log in.  You will likely receive a message saying you cannot continue because you are not signed up for the Multifactor Authentication (MFA) policy.  We will take care of this during Orientation.  Simply, refresh the page or log out of the page and log back in. 
  • You may be taken to an information release page, if so simply click the second option that reads “Ask me again if information to be provided to this service changes” and click Accept.
  • Check the box and agree to the ALEKS terms of use and select “continue” at the bottom. ALEKS will confirm that your account has been paired securely with Bradley University. Select continue to move onto the assessment.
  • If you are using a Chromebook, please email [email protected] and make them aware you are trying to take the assessment using a Chromebook.  A staff member from the Math Success Center will reply within 24-48 hours and let you know when you are able to take the assessment.

Students will need to complete a 10 hour prep-and-learning module if they need to take the test a second or third time.

Student Health Form

Illinois State Law requires that students have a completed health form on file with Health Services. A doctor’s physical is not required. The health form should be completed and returned to Bradley Health Services, or brought with you when you come to campus.

For questions on the health form please contact (309) 677-2700 or [email protected]

Download the updated Health Form

Language Placement Test

The World Language Placement Exam is now available, but prior to mid-late March, students who click on the link for the placement exam will be directed to contact World Languages and Cultures to receive the link and password needed. By April 1, the link will take students to the directions page and the test. Unlike the math assessment, students only take the language placement exam once.

Bradley currently offers an online language assessment in French, Spanish and Chinese. For Japanese please contact the Department Chair. Please review this section to determine whether or not a language placement test is right for you:

  • Students who studied a foreign language in high school or at another college or university and who wish to continue studying the same language at Bradley University must take a placement test before enrolling in a language course. If you studied a language before you cannot enroll in a language class without a placement score.
  • If you want to take a new language that you have never studied before you do not need to take the placement exam.
  • Language skills are extremely useful. Even if not required for your major, time spent in language coursework will improve your marketability after graduation.
  • Students who place at the 102 (second semester level) or higher can also earn extra retroactive credit. A student who places in Spanish 201 (Spanish 3) for example, can earn 8 extra BU credits. For more information go to the World Languages website.
  • If you are interested in language study it is best to take classes sooner rather than later. If you wait, your language skills will be rusty.
  • If you are unsure whether or not to take the language placement, we recommend you complete it and have the score on file.
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Orientation Program Details

The program will begin at approximately 1 p.m. on the first day with lunch on your own.

The program will conclude on the second day by no later than 3 p.m.

Download the schedule here.

During June/July sessions, check-in on arrival day is between 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and will begin at Williams Hall, 821 N. Duryea Place.

For the final session in August, check-in will take place on August 20, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. just inside Bradley Hall, 814 N. Tobias Lane.

Especially in August, if travel plans allow, it is recommended to arrive earlier so you/your student has time to complete the check-in process, claim their photo ID in the library, obtain their room key in their assigned residence hall and begin moving into their room.

For all sessions, the Orientation opening kickoff begins at 1 p.m.

Note: Students and parents/supporters will not always be together. Please plan accordingly for car keys, money, clothing, etc.

View the campus map for help getting around!

You are permitted to register up to four parents/guest/supporters to attend your session with you.

Siblings 17 years old and under cannot attend an orientation session without a parent/supporter.

During June/July sessions, students can request to room with another student that is attending the same orientation session on the reservation form. If you did not request your preferred roommate for the June/July sessions, you both can show up at the same time and ask if a double room is still available and we will try to assign you both then. Otherwise, students will be randomly assigned a random overnight roommate.

For the August session, students will be living with the student they were assigned for the fall. If that student is not attending the August session, they will arrive during move-in weekend.

Parking restrictions include parking in front of a fire hydrant or a disability parking sign, unless you have a valid permit displayed. Campus signage will direct you to the Duryea Parking Deck. Students may want to consider leaving their belongings in their vehicle until they have completed the check in process, obtained their campus ID in the library and obtained their room key at the residence hall they were assigned for both the June/July and final August session.

Campus Map

Additional Details

Students will be staying overnight in Williams Hall at no additional cost during the June/July sessions. In August, the student will be living in the room they are assigned for the fall.

Orientation parents/guests/supporters please refer to the hotel accommodations page if you want to stay off-campus. Otherwise, we provide on-campus accommodations in June/July if needed for $35 per guest the student brings with them.

Orientation events are casual. You may also want to bring a sweater, light jacket or sweatshirt (many buildings on campus are very cold), umbrella and a rain jacket if needed.

Students will spend time in the Markin Family Student Recreation Center and engage in a Minute-To-Win-It competition where light physical activity will occur. Please bring gym shoes and recreational clothing. Guests/supporters will also have access to the Markin Center but down/free time is limited. Guests under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

To obtain your Bradley ID, please bring either a license, passport, or photo ID card.

You may submit your completed Health Form at Orientation or when you return to campus for the fall semester.
Download the updated Health Form

Please provide your Admission Counselor in Undergraduate Admission with these documents as soon as they become available to you.

Orientation

David Trillizio, Director, Orientation

Housing & Residential Living

Ryan Bair, Executive Director, Residential Living & Student Conduct

Julie Howe, Director, Housing & Business Operations

Commuter Information

Student Aides, Orientation Office

Student Support Services

Anne Hollis, Executive Director, Student Support Services

Health Services

Dr. Mallory Kelly, Director, Health Services

Chief of Police

Brian Joschko, Chief of Police, BUPD

Food Services

Sue Boettcher, Director, Food Services

Bradley Bookstore

Chantale Boswell, Manager, Bradley Bookstore

Student Fees & Financial Assistance

Chris Snyder, Student Fees Manager

Abbi Gashaw, Director, Financial Assistance

College Administration

Caterpillar College of Engineering & Technology and Foster College of Business

Dr. Kris Maillacheruvu, Engineering & Technology & Business Colleges

Dr. Paul Stephens, Associate Dean, Foster College of Business

Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts

Mr. Ethan Ham, Dean, Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts

Sarah Glover, Associate Dean, Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts

College of Education and Health Sciences

Dr. Jeff Wanko, Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences

Dr. Amy Grugan, Associate Dean, College of Education and Health

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Sherri Morris, Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Rob Prescott, Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies

Dr. Michelle Edgcomb-Friday, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies

Additional Academic Contacts

Dr. Jen Jost, Director, Honors Program

Additional Student Affairs Contacts

Nathan Thomas, Vice President, Student Affairs

Mr. Matt Panich, Executive Director, Student Involvement

Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director, Smith Career Center

Cory Bosco, Director of Student Engagement

Ethan Hedman, Director, Academic Success Center

Kristina Montelongo, Director, Student Access Services

Meet the Student Aide Team

Become Part of the Team! If you are interested in learning about the position and/or applying to be a Student Aide, please click here. Once logged in to BeConnected, type “Student Aides” in the search bar at the top of the page if you are not automatically taken there.

Recently, Residential Living and Student Fees and Billing held Zoom sessions for August Orientation attendees. These are important sessions packed with helpful details about living on campus, move-in day, tuition payments and plans (the most popular plan must be signed up for by August 6th) and scholarship and loan information. The sessions below have been transcribed and are available for students and their parents/supporters to view.

Residential Living and Student Conduct

Additional questions for Residential Living and Student Conduct should be directed to [email protected]

Student Fees and Billing

Additional questions for Student Fees and Billing should be directed to [email protected]

To attend, each parent/guest/supporter is charged $135. The $135 fee includes three meals—one off campus dinner at a local steakhouse for parents/guests/supporters, breakfast with your student, and a lunch on campus. All families receive one tote bag, folder and materials throughout the program. Students do not pay any additional fees to attend. The funds collected from this program supplement the student program.

  • Adult guests bringing younger siblings who are not acting as the primary parent/guest/supporter are charged $50 each.
  • Lodging during the June/July sessions is an additional $35 per parent/supporter/sibling. There is no on-campus lodging for parents/guests/supporters/siblings in the August session.

Refund Policy

Meals, staffing, and needed materials are ordered in advance. A 72-hour cancellation notice BEFORE the assigned Orientation session begins is required for a refund. No refunds can be issued within 72 hours of your scheduled session.

The program will begin at approximately 1 p.m. on the first day with lunch on your own.

The program will conclude on the second day by no later than 3 p.m.

August Orientation Schedule

During June/July sessions, check-in on arrival day is between 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and will begin at Williams Hall, 821 N. Duryea Place.

For the final session in August, check-in will take place on August 20, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. just inside Bradley Hall, 814 N. Tobias Lane.

Especially in August, if travel plans allow, it is recommended to arrive earlier so you/your student has time to complete the check-in process, claim their photo ID in the library, obtain their room key in their assigned residence hall and begin moving into their room.

For all sessions, the Orientation opening kickoff begins at 1 p.m.

Note: Students and parents/supporters will not always be together. Please plan accordingly for car keys, money, clothing, etc.

View the campus map for help getting around!

You are permitted to register up to four parents/guest/supporters to attend your session with you.

Siblings 17 years old and under cannot attend an orientation session without a parent/supporter.

During June/July sessions, students can request to room with another student that is attending the same orientation session on the reservation form. If you did not request your preferred roommate for the June/July sessions, you both can show up at the same time and ask if a double room is still available and we will try to assign you both then. Otherwise, students will be randomly assigned a random overnight roommate.

For the August session, students will be living with the student they were assigned for the fall. If that student is not attending the August session, they will arrive during move-in weekend.

Parking restrictions include parking in front of a fire hydrant or a disability parking sign, unless you have a valid permit displayed. Campus signage will direct you to the Duryea Parking Deck. Students may want to consider leaving their belongings in their vehicle until they have completed the check in process, obtained their campus ID in the library and obtained their room key at the residence hall they were assigned for both the June/July and final August session.

Campus Map

Parent/Supporter Starting Off Instructions

Student Starting Off Instructions

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