Housing
The University owns and operates 12 residence halls with a total capacity of 2,140. The experience in group living that students who reside in these halls enjoy is a valuable part of their total educational experience. The University also owns the Student Apartment Complex located behind the Caterpillar Global Communication Center. Each of the 100 units is unfurnished and has its own living room, bedroom, bath, and kitchenette and can be rented by two students. Additionally, Bradley University also operates an off-campus apartment complex located near Bourland Avenue. St. James Apartments can house 600+ students with multiple options.
Since the University takes no responsibility for personal property, each student should check to see if family insurance covers personal items while in residence on campus. If not, it is recommended that each student consider fire and/or theft insurance as a protection, regardless of living accommodation.
All non-veteran, single first-year and sophomore students shall reside in residence halls provided by Bradley University unless, as a sophomore, they live in a sorority or fraternity house. The following exceptions may be made:
- Students who are 20 years of age by September 1 of the current school year.
- Students who desire to live with near relatives. (Near relatives are considered to be a brother or sister not enrolled at Bradley University; grandparents; and uncle or aunt).
Exceptions to these rules will be made by Residential Living and Student Conduct. Juniors and seniors, part-time students, and graduate students may choose to live in the residence halls.
Residence Halls
Application and Housing Deposits
To reserve a room in a University residence hall, a student must complete the Residence Hall Agreement. Agreement information is made available to students at the time of their admission to the University.
A housing deposit of $100 is required for all students who reside in a residence hall. The deposit will constitute a reserve to cover damage to or loss of University property as long as the student lives in one of the residence halls. When the student leaves the residence hall, deductions for loss or damage will be made at the end of the academic year, and the balance of the deposit will be returned in August. Housing deposits are refundable for incoming new students if requested prior to May 1.
All residence hall agreements are for the full academic year. If a student moves into a residence hall it is understood that he or she agrees to be responsible for room and board payments through the academic year, even if he or she has not filled out or signed a residence hall agreement. Students will have an opportunity to express their choice of a hall and roommate preference on the residence hall agreement, which will be made available to them at the time of admission. Students furnish their own linens, pillows, spreads, and blankets for twin-size beds, their own washcloths and towels, waste cans, desk lamps, and small personal items of furniture.
New Students
Entering students are urged to file their residence hall applications as soon as possible after they receive notice of their admission to the University. Application is made by the housing agreement, available online through admissions at YourBradley. Those who apply earliest before the semester in which they plan to enroll are more likely to receive the assignment they wish. Applications will not be accepted until after admission is complete.
Married Students
Furnished houses and apartments for families with children are available in the Peoria area. We advise married students to visit Peoria in advance to look at the accommodations before they enter into any lease arrangements.
Inquiries regarding Student Apartment Complex (SAC) or Residence Halls can be made by contacting:
Residential Living and Student Conduct
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
(309) 677-3221
housing@bradley.edu
www.bradley.edu/campuslife/reslife/housing/
Off-Campus Properties
St. James Place Apartment Community
St. James Apartments at Bradley University is university owned, off-campus housing. Aside from being a Bradley University student, qualified individuals must be 20 years of age by September 1 of the current school year for the lease year the individual is applying. The 17-building complex offers spacious one to four-bedroom apartments. Just a short distance (.3 miles) off campus, all units come fully furnished, including dishwasher, full-sized refrigerator and electric stove. Laundry facilities are located in each building. All utilities are provided, including internet service connected to the university’s network. St. James Apartments also includes 24-hour emergency maintenance and roommate matching in their four-bedroom apartments.
Inquiries can be made contacting:
Off-Campus Properties
Bradley University
1103 W. Main Street
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-2100
stjamesinfo@fsmail.bradley.edu
www.bradley.edu/stjames
Main Street Commons
Main Street Commons, is a five story, 184-bed, amenity-rich student housing development located just one block from campus. Independently-owned, this student housing development offers the following amenities for each unit: individual leases, fully furnished, private bathroom for each bedroom, fully-applianced kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer in each unit, 32" flat screen television, Wi-Fi, study/TV lounge, a multi-layered security system, elevator service, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour emergency maintenance, tanning facilities, and enclosed parking available. The facility is open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (co-ed living optional) with two and three bedroom units available. Submit your application to Live at Main today!
Inquiries can be made by contacting:
Main Street Commons
1109 W. Main Street
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 673-4585
info@liveatmain.com
www.liveatmain.com
Students living off campus may eat in any residence hall on the same program that residence hall student’s use. Two meal plan options are available. Additional information can be found at https://www.bradley.edu/sites/quickcard/meal-plans/
This is the official catalog for the 2020-2021 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.