The prePAIR (Preparation and Integration Reimagined) Program, under the Office of Inclusive Excellence, is a peer mentor program designed to support the successful transition, engagement, and persistence for historically marginalized communities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Multiracial students; students within the LGBTQ+ community; and/or students who are first in their families to attend college.
Here are some ways being a part of prePAIR Program can help you:
- prePAIR U - Being a part of the prePAIR program gives students a chance to participate in prePAIR U. prePAIR U is a program that will allow first-year students to move onto campus early and get acclimated to the college, before other first-year students arrive! Our team will have a schedule of activities planned to integrate students to the Bradley and Peoria community.
- Academic and Career Advising - The prePAIR Program provides students with intensive academic and career counseling services to better assist with choosing classes and setting career goals.
- Funding Opportunities to Attend State and National Professional Conferences - Students will have the opportunity to attend conferences that will give students exposure to a variety of academic, research and career-related workshops.
- Educational Workshops - Students will have the opportunity to participate in an array of activities to further cultivate their interest in their career fields.
- Assist in Graduate/Professional School Application Process - Participants of the prePAIR Program benefit from one-on-one graduate/professional counseling through the application process.
- Internship and Research Opportunities - The prePAIR Program provides an opportunity for students to gain career and research experience in their chosen field of study.
That's not all — We also provide individualized help in the form of one-on-one scheduled meetings with a dedicated Office of Inclusive Excellence staff advisor. First year students will also receive a Peer Mentor to assist them with their transition to Bradley University.
Who is eligible for the prePAIR program?
- Incoming first-year student
- Demonstrate the academic and personal potential needed to succeed in a competitive college program
- Must be enrolled in EHS 120 for the fall semester
- Students must submit an application if interested in joining the program
- Students must attend one of the required Summer information sessions - dates will be announced early June and communicated by the Bradley Admissions Office.
