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Orientation

An Orientation packet will be mailed to students who have made their enrollment deposit containing information on how to register for Orientation. Freshmen and parents, we look forward to meeting you this summer.  If you have any questions please contact us at 309.677.2420.  

Summer 2015 Freshman Orientation Dates

Dates	Days
June 7 - 9	Sunday-Tuesday
June 10-12	Wednesday-Friday
June 14-16	Sunday-Tuesday
June 21-23	Sunday-Tuesday
June 24-26	Wednesday-Friday
June 28-30	Sunday-Tuesday
July 5-7	Sunday-Tuesday
July 12-14	Sunday-Tuesday
July 19-21	Sunday-Tuesday
July 22 - 24	Wednesday-Friday
July 26-28	Sunday-Tuesday
August 19-21	Wednesday-Friday

Move In Day - Saturday, August 22, 2015 

Fall classes begin August 26, 2015

To begin the Orientation reservation process, please complete the following steps:

STEP 1

Students must activate their BUnetID and set a password to complete the registration process for Orientation. If you haven't done this, please go to http://newaccounts.bradley.edu as soon as possible. Information you will need to complete this process was provided in a letter in your Orientation Packet.  

Students will also need to opt in or out of the Forewarn Emergency Text Messaging system on their MyBU site, then return to this site to register for Orientation. 

STEP 2

We encourage you to visit the following websites for more in-depth details regarding Orientation. These details will help you in your registration process.

• Student Orientation Program
• Parent Orientation Program

STEP 3

Before logging in to register, talk with your family about who is coming with you! If you have not already selected an orientation session, also discuss what dates work best for you--refer to the list above for available dates.  Once you begin the registration process, we will ask you for this information.

• After 30 minutes of inactivity on any registration page, the system will log you out.

STEP 4

If you have received your Orientation packet in the mail and have activated your BUnetID, you are now ready to make your online Orientation reservation. Click here to get started! 

If you have registered for Orientation you may make your payment online with your credit or debit card. Please allow 48 hours for your payment to be credited to your account.  Please do not email or fax credit card information. We are also happy to take your credit card payment over the phone by calling 309.677.2420. If you prefer to mail your payment, please send it to: Bradley University, Orientation and Advisement, 1501 W Bradley Avenue, Heitz Hall 100, Peoria, IL 61625.  

STEP 5

Illinois State Law requires that students have a completed BU health form, including an immunization history, on file with Health Services. A doctor's physical is not required.  To download this form, please click here. These forms should be completed and returned to Student Health Services, Bradley University, 1501 W. Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61606-9986 or you can bring the completed forms with you to Orientation. For questions on the health form please contact 309-677-2700 or bradleyhealthservices@fsmail.bradley.edu

STEP 6

Upon arrival for Orientation sessions June 7-9 through July 26-28, please check-in between 10:00am and noon at University Hall (1307 W Bradley Ave). Students will be residing in University Hall during Orientation. Student Aides will be waiting to assist you.  Click here for a map showing where to check in.

For session August 19-21, please check-in at Bradley Hall between 9:00am-noon. Students may move into their permanent residence hall beginning at 9:00am after checking in at Orientation.

For students and parents/family members staying in the residence halls for Orientation, please bring the following items: extra pillow, extra blanket, alarm clock, extra towel, toiletries, casual clothes and shoes, recreation clothes, extra money for souvenirs and snacks, and a sweater or sweatshirt (many buildings on campus are very cold).  Flat sheets are provided; we suggest bringing twin fitted sheets.

Students are encouraged to submit a photo for their Bradley ID through the QuickCard website at quickcard.bradley.edu/photo. Your Bradley ID will be ready for pick-up when checking in at Orientation if you take advantage of this option. If students do not submit their photo through the QuickCard website, one will be taken during Orientation. Regardless the option, it is mandatory that students bring a government issued photo ID in order to obtain their Bradley ID.

Here are some other links that we encourage you to visit:

• Orientation Frequently Asked Questions
• Parent Hotel List
• Student Aides (Orientation Leaders)

Orientation Questions or Concerns

Please contact the Orientation and Advisement office Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm at 309.677.2420 or orientation@fsmail.bradley.edu.