Everything You Need to Settle Into Life at Bradley
Living on campus is a big part of the Bradley experience, and we’re here to make sure you feel right at home.
Dining Services
Explore all of the campus options for dining, learn about meal plans and more.
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Move In Weekend
Learn about scheduling your move in date and getting settled into life at Bradley!
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Important Dates
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August 22 |
Honors Student Move-In | Requests to move in early need to be approved by the Office of Residential Living. | 9:00AM-3:00PM |
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August 23 |
First-Year Move-In | Students should arrive according to their selected appointment time. | 8:00AM – 4:00PM |
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August 23 |
First Floor Meeting | 5:30PM |
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August 24 |
Returning Student Move-In | Students should arrive according to their selected appointment time. | 9:00AM – 3:00PM |
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August 27 |
First Day of Classes |
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September 1 |
Labor Day | Students have classes, University offices closed |
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September 5 |
Last Day to Change Meal Plan for Fall Semester |
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October 11 |
Fall Break Begins (halls do not close) |
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October 15 |
Classes Resume on Wednesday |
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October 1-21 |
SAC Applications for Spring 2026 are Available |
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November 26 |
Thanksgiving Recess Begins (no classes) | Residence Halls close at 10:00AM. | Housing during Thanksgiving Break must be submitted through the request form. | Student Apartment Complex and St. James Apartments will remain open. |
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November 30 |
Residence Halls Reopen | 1:00PM |
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December 11 |
Final Examinations Begin |
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December 17 |
Final Examinations End |
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December 18 |
Residence Halls Close | 10:00AM | Student Apartment Complex and St. James Apartments will remain open. |
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December 20 |
Commencement |
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January 2 |
University Offices Reopen |
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January 18 |
Residence Halls Open at 1:00PM (no appointment needed) | Meals are available at noon |
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January 30 |
Last Day to Change Meal Plan for Spring Semester |
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February 1-21 |
SAC Applications for Fall 2026 are Available |
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February 1-28 |
Housing Application (PART 1) Available for RETURNING STUDENTS | Room renewal ends Feb. 28. |
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March 1-31 |
Room Selection (PART 2) Available for RETURNING STUDENTS (see email) |
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March 14 |
Residence Halls Close for Spring Break at 10:00AM | Housing in Residence Halls during Spring Break must be submitted through the request form. | Student Apartment Complex and St. James Apartments will remain open. |
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March 22 |
Residence Halls Reopen After Spring Break | 1:00PM |
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May 7 |
Final Examinations Begin |
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May 13 |
Final Examinations End |
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May 14 |
Residence Halls Close for the Semester | 10:00AM |
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May 16 |
Commencement |
On Campus Housing
See Room and Board Rates here.
Measurements
- Door: 34“ W x 85.375“ H
- Double Desk: 95.75“ L x 30“ W x 31.125“ H
- Closet: 46.75“ L x 24.25“ W x 83.5“ H
- Loft 1: 79.5“ L x 48 1/8“ W x 65“ H
- Loft 2: 89 3/4“ L x 48 1/8“ W x 65“ H
- Distance from Top of Loft to Ceiling: 28.5”
- Climate Control Unit: 45.25“ L x 9.5“ W x 24.75“ H
- Window: 30“ W x 46“ H
Measurements
- Door: 36“ W x 85 .375“ H
- Double Desk: 95.25“ L x 30“ W x 31.25“ H
- Closet: 67.5“ L x 47.25 “ W x 85“ H
- Closet Hanging Space: 45“ L x 21.25“ W x 85“ H
- Loft: 93“ L x 40.25“ W x 70.75“ H
- Distance from Loft to Ceiling: 36”
- Shelf Under Loft: 36“ L x 15.375“ W x 11“ H
- Window: 36.75“ W x 53.625“ H
- Space Under loft: 76.375“ L x 40.25“ W x 70.75“ H
- Ladder width: 15.25”
Measurements
- Door: 40“ W x 82.625“ H
- Windows (2-3): 30.5“ W x 46“ H
- Window Sill: 8.5”
- Desk: 48“ L x 24“ W x 30“ H
- Double Drawers (1 Per Roommate): 28.625“ L x 24“ W x 24“ H
- Closet Hanging Space: 19.25“ L x 20.5“ W x 60“ H
- Drawers Under Closet): 19“ L x 17.75“ W x 12“ H
- Entire Closet (Movable): 42.375“ L x 21“ W x 76“ H
- Loft (At Max Height): 85.625“ L x 39“ W x 65.25“ H
- Under Loft Area (At Max Height): 81.625“ L x 39“ W x 65.25“ H
- Distance from Loft to Ceiling (At Max Height): 27.375”
Measurements
- Door: 40“ W x 82.625“ H
- Windows (2-3): 30.5“ W x 46“ H
- Window Sill: 8.5”
- Desk: 48“ L x 24“ W x 30“ H
- Double Drawers (1 Per Roommate): 28.625“ L x 24“ W x 24“ H
- Closet Hanging Space: 19.25“ L x 20.5“ W x 60“ H
- Drawers Under Closet): 19“ L x 17.75“ W x 12“ H
- Entire Closet (Movable): 42.375“ L x 21“ W x 76“ H
- Loft (At Max Height): 85.625“ L x 39“ W x 65.25“ H
- Under Loft Area (At Max Height): 81.625“ L x 39“ W x 65.25“ H
- Distance from Loft to Ceiling (At Max Height): 27.375”
Measurements
- Door: 38” W x 83“ H
- Desk: 42” L x 22” W x 30” H
- Light Above Desk: 37“ L x 9.75“ W
- Drawers (2 Per Roommate): 23“ L x 19“ W x 22“ H
- Dresser: 55“ L x 24“ W x 40“ H
- Loft (At Max Height): 85.375“ L x 36“ W x 66.375“ H
- Under Loft Space (At Max Height): 81.375“ L x 36“ W x 66.375“ H
- Distance from Loft to Ceiling (At Max Height): 36“ H
- Closet (Inner Hanging Space, 2 Per Roommate): 21“ L x 21.75“ W x 63“ H
- Drawer Under Closet: 21.75“ L x 21“ W x 12“ H
- Window: 23“ W x 78“ H
- Window sill: 23” L x 7.5” W
Wendle and Elmwood
- Window: 38″ h x 45.5″ w
- Desk: 30.25″ h x 48″ w x 24″ d
- Dresser: 14.5″ h x 39″ w x 24.5″ d (2 drawers + 2 dressers)
- Door: 78.75″ h x 35.6″ w
- Closet: 95.5″ h x 55.25″ w
- Bed: 27.25″ h x 85.5″ w x 41.5″ d
Lovelace
- Window: 38″ h x 45.5″ w
- Desk 30″ h x 47″ l x 24 d
- Dresser 39″ h x 36″ w x 18″ d
- Door: 78.75″ h x 35.6″ w
- Closet: 95.5″ h x 55.25″ w
- Bed: 27.25″ h x 85.5″ w x 41.5″ d
Measurements
- Door: 40“ W x 80“ H
- Bedroom Door: 36” W x 80” H
- Counter Height: 35.625”
- Oven: 20“ L x 26“ W x 39“ H
- Fridge: 23.5“ L x 25.5“ W x 59.5“ H
- Bedroom Closet: 60“ L x 30“ W x 95.375“ H
- Floor to Ceiling: 95.375”
- Bathroom Vanity and Sink: 19“ L x 17.375“ W x 33“ H
- Living Room Window: 69″ W x 46″ H
- Bedroom Window: 39″ W x 47″ H
Off Campus Housing
St. James Apartments
A prime location for off-campus housing, we offer a convenient and comfortable community offering the college experience you’ve always wanted, in the apartment that was made for students and is right for you. With 18-buildings and apartment options ranging from one, two, three, and four bedrooms, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect spot to land during your time at Bradley University.
For any questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (309) 677-2100.
Community Amenities
- Community Amenities
- Great Green Spaces for community gathering with friends
- Convenient parking
- Easy Access to Meinen Field
- Access to the Bradley NETwork throughout the complex and in each unit
Apartment Amenities
- Laundry Available in each building – FREE!
- Full sized appliances (refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher)
- Furnished Apartments
- Third floor Vaulted Ceilings * select units
Come be a part of our community, and join the thousands of students who have made St James Apartments a part of their Bradley University experience!
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Tours
We would love to show you what we are all about and answer your questions during a private or group tour. Please contact us if you would like to set up a tour.
2025-2026 Leasing
Dates coming soon!
Lease Forms
Most of the required documents for the 2025-2026 Lease Year are available below. To receive a complete lease packet, you are welcome to stop by our office or request one via email. All leasing documents are required to be submitted at the same time, along with the Administrative Fee.
Note: A $250 non-refundable Administration Fee is due with the New Resident Information Form, Lease Agreement and Community Policies. Cashiers check, personal check, or money order accepted. No cash or credit cards accepted.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday from 9a.m. – 5p.m.
Saturday from 1 – 3p.m.
Our dedicated Maintenance Team is available Monday through Friday during office hours to assist our residents with work orders and other needs. Please call the office at (309) 677-2100 to submit a work order. In general, work orders can take 1-3 business days to complete, though during busier times of the year (like move-out and move-in weeks) the response time can be a bit longer. However, our staff does a great job of communicating with our residents if there is a delay and what the outcome of their work order is.
Our office and maintenance staff also assists our residents after-hours and on the weekends when our office is closed or outside of our general office hours. This is specifically for emergencies and immediate issues that need attention. For example, no heat during the winter, AC issues during the summer, water leak, or no hot water, just to name a few.
For immediate attention, please call
Office Phone (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.): (309) 677-2100
After Hours & Weekends (emergencies only): (309) 279-6858
Email: [email protected]
Register here or through the leasing office to gain access to the resident portal.
Do you have a place for me if I don’t have a roommate?
St James Apartments offers 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments. We do require that you have roommates designated when leasing. For example, for us to save your space for a 2-bedroom apartment, you and your roommate will need to submit the required documents and fees where applicable. If you do not have roommates and you do not wish to lease a single apartment, fill out the Roommate Request Form and we’ll connect you with other roommate seeking students.
We can not hold or save a spot for you until the required leasing steps have been taken.
Do the suites come furnished?
Yes! St James Apartments are all semi-furnished so you can save time and expense it takes to acquire and move your own furniture. Apartments are provided with major kitchen appliances, including a microwave, living room furniture, and each bedroom contains a full-size bed, dresser, and closet area.
How long are your contracts?
Our contracts typically run 12 months in length, starting in June and ending in May. For those who may only need to be here either the Fall or Spring Semester, we do offer shorter length leases: 7 months runs from June to December, while the 5 months lease runs from January to May.
Do you have washers and dryers on site?
Yes! Every St. James Apartment Building has a laundry facility on the lower level in each building.
How much does it cost to live at St. James Apartments?
St. James Apartments rental rates vary by year, term and apartment style. For your convenience, we do offer on-line payment, included utilities, and each apartment is priced per person/per bed. Here at St James Apartments, you are only responsible for your lease, and only your lease. That means if your roommate doesn’t pay, you won’t be asked to cover their lease agreement. This is not necessarily the case with many other housing and apartment rental agreements.
How do I reserve my space at St. James Apartment?
St. James Apartments leases up rather quickly as our demand is high. We start offering apartments starting at the beginning of Spring Semester (end of January/first part of February) of each year for the following school year. Simply fill out the forms and submit with your non-refundable Administrative Fee for consideration.
Main Street Commons
Available to Sophomores and up, our fully furnished modern urban suites are equipped with seriously fast Bradley University internet, flat screen TVs, garbage disposals, dishwasher, full size refrigerator, and much more. Amazing Common area amenities include tanning bed, outdoor Courtyard, 24 hour state of the art fitness center, community room, and much more.
See liveatmain.com for more information! For any questions, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (309) 677-2143.
Summer Housing
Students and Interns are provided a single room with access to a communal bathroom.
- 175 per week (Monday – Sunday)
- Pay in one full payment or pay weekly at the Cashier’s Window located in Swords Hall. First payment is due the first Bradley University business day after arrival.
- Cashier’s Office is open Monday–Friday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- (309) 677-3114
- The cost is weekly. You can pay weekly or a full amount when you arrive.
- You only pay for the time you stay.
- All rooms are air-conditioned with Wi-Fi.
- All rooms have beds in a lofted position. Please contact [email protected] for accommodations or questions.
- There is no kitchen available.
- There are no meal plan options.
- You can bring your own personal fridge (4.3 cubic max) and microwave. Or you can rent a microwave/fridge for $109 for the summer.
- Residents can receive mail during summer.
- Packages are available for pick up on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- Parking is free and no registration is required.
- Laundry will be free and available on the floor in the building.
Interested in an off campus apartment for the summer? Please contact Bradley-owned St. James Apartments (furnished apartment with kitchen) at [email protected] for availability.
- Pets (any living animal, including fish)
- Weapons (all kinds, but not limited to, knives, paintball guns, BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft guns, super soakers, decorative weapons)
- Appliances with exposed coils (hot plates, grills (ex: George Foreman), toasters)
- Air fryers
- Halogen lamps
- Outside antennas
- Candles
- Illegal substances
- Humidifier
- 3-D Printer
- Space heater
Living Learning Communities
Live in one of our Interdisciplinary Living Learning Communities (LLCs). They’re a great way to make new friends who not only share your interests, but who can offer their own unique perspectives as well.
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Frequently Asked Housing Questions
All residence halls have two high-speed network connections available per room. When you arrive on campus, set-up your computer and attach it to the ethernet outlet. Then, click on your web browser and you will immediately follow the directions to register your computer with the university. There is no additional charge for internet use in the residence halls.
If you are purchasing a futon, you will want to be sure to check-out the room dimensions to be sure the futon will fit in the room. Not all futon sizes will fit in all the rooms.
Each residence hall is equipped with both washers and dryers. Report machine malfunctions to the company directly by using the provided signage in the laundry rooms.
There are housekeepers provided in each hall who clean the common areas of each building such as hallways, bathrooms, lobbies and lounges. They do not clean individual student rooms. Keep in mind, however, the cleanliness of the hall and building is as much your responsibility as it is the housekeepers.
Each residence hall room has a mailbox with the room number in the lobby of the building. Your room key will open your own mailbox. All incoming mail is distributed to the boxes Monday- Saturday. If you receive a package, you will get a package notification email asking you to pick it up at the residence hall office.
All packages are kept in a locked office closet. When you have mail sent to you, please do not include “Bradley University” in the address because it will delay delivery to your specific residence hall. Mail should be addressed and include: Your name, building, street address, room number, Peoria, IL 61606. Be sure to include your room number on all mail being sent to you.
We have upgraded the safety of our buildings by installing swipe-card access to the entrances, hallways, elevators, stairwells, and in some cases the room doors. Your student ID acts as the key for all of these swipe-card access points. Heitz is the only residence hall that has a swipe-card access in order to enter your room, while in every other residence hall your actual room key is needed for your room. You will be issued a room key when you check into your Residence Hall. Your key will open your room, and your mailbox. Please keep in mind that if you lose your key, it will require a lock change for which you will be charged. Also, if you are ever locked out of your room, your RA can let you in to your room for a small fee ($1). If you lose or break your ID, you can get a replacement ID at the Quick Card Office located in Swords Hall for an additional fee.
You are welcome to bring refrigerators for your room as long as it doesn’t exceed 4.2 cubic feet capacity. This limits the unit size to approximately 36 inches in height.
The Residence Hall Association has teamed up with Campus Fridges Etc. in order to make it easy to purchase a refrigerator and microwave as easy as possible. Simply place an order at CampusFridges.com and the refrigerator will be in your room when you arrive on campus. When you are ready to leave campus, just leave it in your room.
Each residence hall has vending machines with a wide variety of snack items. Any vending problems should be reported to the residence hall office.
