Moving In

Move In Weekend

We look forward to your arrival! Please see our move-in dates below.

Residence Hall offices will be open during the designated times. Please arrive during your move-in appointment time. Appointment slots will open up in late July when you receive your assignment email.

Friday, August 21st, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Honors Floor Move-In
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Residence Hall Move-in

If you’re a residential student and are unable to return to campus during the designated move-in times, Saturday, August 22, you can request an accommodation HERE.

Friday, August 21, 2026

University offices open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Admissions Office – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bookstore – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cullom-Davis Library – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hayden-Clark Alumni Center – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
IT Help Desk (Library) – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Markin Center – Noon – 7 p.m.
Michel Student Center – 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Parking Department – Macmillan Hall Room 105 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Residential Living, Sisson Hall 133 – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Student Access Services, Heitz Hall 100 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Vice President for Student Affairs, Sisson Hall 100 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Michel Student Center – 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
IT Help Desk (Library) – 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Students must provide a valid government issued ID to receive their Bradley ID card.

For students who have already submitted a photo:

You can pick up your ID card at the IT Service Desk in the Cullom-Davis Library, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and during move-in weekend, Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the library; Sunday, Aug. 23 from noon – 5 p.m.
Afterhours, ID cards will be located in the BUPD Dispatch Center located in MacMillan Hall, 1308 W. Bradley Avenue.

For students who have not submitted a photo:

Please go to the IT Service Desk in the library during regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to have an ID printed; Sunday, Aug. 23 from noon – 5 p.m.
After-hours, students may get a temporary card at the BUPD Dispatch Center located in MacMillan Hall, 1308 W. Bradley Avenue. The temporary card will need to be turned in within 24 hours at the IT Service Desk when your permanent ID is made.

If you have any QuickCard or meal plan-related questions or if you are looking to add a meal plan, please call the QuickCard office in Swords Hall at (309) 677-3463 or email quickcardhelp@bradley.edu and they can assist you. For questions related to dietary needs or dining locations, please contact Dining Services at (309) 677-3210 or you can go here for more information.

The Parking Department is located in Macmillan Hall Room 105.

Parking permits must be purchased online at www.bradley.edu/parking and are distributed from this office. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Parking office will be open on Saturday, August 22nd from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for permit pickup.

Parking citations for not displaying a valid permit will begin on the first day of classes, Wednesday, Aug. 26. However, parking citations may be issued before Aug. 26 for other parking infractions (e.g., parking in a handicap space without a handicap placard or license plate, parking in a restricted space or no parking zone, etc).

Please note the parking restrictions, lot closures, and road closures listed below.

No parking will be allowed on W. Bradley Ave. from N. University St. to N. Institute Pl. beginning at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, through Saturday, August 22.
No parking will be allowed in the 800 and 900 blocks of N. Elmwood Ave., Visitor’s Lot, Duryea Lot, and Geisert Lot, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 21, through Saturday, August 22.
No parking will be allowed in Founder’s Circle (1400 block of W. St. James St.) beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 21, through 8 a.m. on Monday, August 24.
No parking will be allowed on the west side of the 800-900 blocks on N. University and the south side of the 1300 block on W. Main St. beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, August 21, through Saturday, August 22.

All faculty, staff, and students must move their vehicles from the above mentioned lots/areas. It is recommended to use the Main Street Parking Deck. Other available parking areas include Heuser and Swords parking lots. For those faculty, staff and students who will not be on campus on Move-In Day but will have vehicles parked on campus, you cannot leave vehicles parked near residence halls. Park vehicles in the Main Street Parking Deck if you are leaving the university prior to the dates of restricted parking.

Thank you for your cooperation during this challenging process since it immensely helps our efforts in assisting our new and returning students and their families.

If you have any questions concerning this notification, contact the Bradley University Police Department, 309-677-2000.

Southbound Elmwood St. at W. Main St. and W. St. James St. and Northbound Elmwood Ave. at W. Bradley Ave. will be closed starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 21, through Saturday, August 22.
Eastbound Bradley Ave. at N. Institute Pl., Southbound St. James St. at N. University St., and the W. Fredonia Ave. and N. Institute Pl. entrances to Heuser Hall Lot will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 22.

Peoria Charter Coach Buses will depart from the front of Renaissance Coliseum on Main Street the entire weekend.

Dining Services will have limited hours at various locations during Move-In Day and Welcome Week. Visit bradley.campusdish.com to see your on-campus dining options.

For questions regarding the meal plan, please visit https://bradley.campusdish.com/. Residential students are required to have a meal plan. If no meal plan is selected, your meal plan will default to the 14-per-week meal plan. You can make changes to your meal plan beginning August 17 – August 30. Login to resliving.bradley.edu, click on the ‘Change my Meal Plan’ link at the top of the page to view and change your meal plan during that time. Note: Meal Plan changes must be processed manually and may take up to 48 hours to process.

ATMs on campus are located outside the Bookstore and in the Michel Student Center. As a reminder, Bradley is a cashless campus at all retail locations.

Public restrooms will be available in the Michel Student Center from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and in residence halls lobbies on Saturday.

Download your check list to know what to bring and what not to bring when moving into your living space at Bradley!

Packing Checklist

Furnishings

Chairs or futon (check room assignment for measurements)
Carpet/rug
Lamp (non halogen)
Trash can
Dry erase board/markers
Posters
TV/DVD player
Fan

Personal Items

Shower items and caddy
Hair supplies, brush or comb
Toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste, mouthwash
Shaving cream and razors
Face wash
Wash cloths and towels
Tweezers, Q-tips, nail clipper
Lotion

Bed Items

Pillows – YOU CAN BUY ME
Sheets, blankets, pillow cases

Desk Items

Desk chair
Calendar
Planner
Computer (and charger)
Printer (available in building at $.05/page)
Calculator (find out what type you need for your math class)
Stapler/staple remover
Tape
Paper clips, pens, pencils
Notebooks and folders
Scissors
Thumbtacks, sticky tack
Postage stamps, envelopes
Backpack/book bag

Food Items

Plates, cups, silverware (plastic or silverware, knives must be no longer than a pocket knife)
Dish soap and sponge
Refrigerator (4.2 cubic foot capacity) YOU CAN RENT ME
Microwave (700 watt) YOU CAN RENT ME
Coffee maker (carafe or Keuirg)
Hot pot/rice cooker

Cleaning Supplies

Dust cloths
Disinfecting wipes
Air freshener
Laundry detergent (HE or regular, liquid or pods), dryer sheets
Laundry basket/bag
Iron
Broom

Clothing

Daily clothes (shirts, shorts, pants)
Dress clothes (for job fairs, formal occasions)
Shoes (sneakers, sandals, casual, dress)
Bathrobe, shower shoes
Winter gear (coat, hat, gloves)
Rain gear (raincoat, umbrella, rain boots)
Swimsuit
Workout clothes

Miscellaneous

Cellphone and charger
First aid kit
Aspirin, prescriptions, vitamins
Hangers
Tools (screwdrivers, hammer)
Flashlight
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Kleenex
Sewing kit
Checkbook
Command strips/hooks

Note

Carpet may be brought, but may not be glued or taped to the floor
TVs do not need any special digital conversion box
If you have any questions about whether an item will or will not “fit” please contact the housing office

Mattress Sizes

University, Heitz, Williams, Elmwood, Lovelace, Wendle and Williams have extra-long twin mattresses provided throughout the entire building. In Geisert, most rooms have twin mattresses with some rooms having extra-long twin mattresses provided. The extra long mattresses are 3″ longer than standard size. You may request an extra-long twin mattresses by emailing the housing office at housing@bradley.edu.

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

Rent Fridge/Microwave

Would you like to have a fridge and microwave waiting for you when you arrive on campus? Ordering a Micro Fridge through our partner Campus Fridges is easy. To ensure that your rental is waiting for you when you move in, all orders for move in day must be received by August 1, 2026.

ORDER HERE

Purchase Any Room Essentials

From bedding to dorm bundles to storage essentials to trending decor, we partnered with SWAKU to curate all of the school-approved items you’ll need to make your transition to college easy.

ORDER HERE

Show You Care

Show that you care by sending your student a care package! We partnered with SWAKU to make sure there are packages available for all occasions.

ORDER HERE

Store & Ship with U Storage

As Bradley’s official campus-authorized storage partner, they’ll deliver reusable packing bags and labels right to your door. Pack your items, leave them for pickup, and their university-vetted crew does the rest — no appointment necessary. Your belongings are stored in climate controlled facilities and returned to your campus housing assignment before fall move-in, or delivered to any address you choose. Every order includes $3,000 in complimentary coverage.

Incoming student? Use U Storage’s Ship-To program to send your belongings ahead of time — so everything is waiting for you when you arrive on campus.

ORDER HERE

Learn more about Peoria before your trip and find some quick resources for how to get to Bradley.

Peoria & Bradley Visit Info

Arrive and Check-In

On move-in day, all traffic to campus will be diverted along N. University Street to W. Bradley Avenue (refer to map).

Please arrive during your assigned time. Proceed to the designated parking area for your residence hall where Move-In Helpers will meet you to unload your belongings (Make sure to label all of your items!)

Relocate Your Vehicle

Once you are finished unloading, we ask that vehicles relocate to the designated area so others are able to move in. You will be able to park in the parking decks. As you arrive on campus, you’ll be given a vehicle form to complete. You can fill out the form in advance, print it, and place it on your dashboard.

Retrieve Your Key

Go to the front desk to check in and retrieve your room key.

QuickCard Pick-Up

Students must provide a valid government issued ID to receive their Bradley ID card. Those who have submitted a photo can pick up from the library and others can go to IT Service Desk during regular hours of the BUPD Dispatch Office in off-hours.

Settle In

Get unpacked and prepare to head to your first-floor meeting.

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