Last Day of Open Registration
2026-05-19, 2026-05-27

Last Day to Add with Special Permission
2026-05-20, 2026-06-02

Summer Semester Begins
2026-05-20

Last Day to Drop Without W
2026-05-20, 2026-06-02

No Classes – Memorial Day
2026-05-25

Last Day to Drop with W
2026-05-31, 2026-07-27

May Interim Ends
2026-06-06

May Interim Grades Due (3:00 PM)
2026-06-08

No Classes – Fourth of July Observed
2026-07-03

Men's Soccer vs Southeastern CC (at home)
2026-08-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Shea Stadium, 1523 W Nebraska Ave, Peoria, Illinois, 61604

Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop
2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Peoria NEXT Inonvation Center, 801 W Main St, Peoria, Illinois, 61606
Covers the components of starting a successful business in Illinois — requirements, resources, and support for new ventures. Free, 2-hour workshop.

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Reporting Date for New Faculty
2026-08-17

Kickback on the Quad
2026-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Olin Quad
Presented by IFC – Hang out with Bradley’s IFC fraternities, enjoy some yard games, and get to know the members and brotherhoods that make up the community.

Summer Semester Ends
2026-08-19

Mens Soccer vs DePaul Blue Demons (home)
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Shea Stadium, 1523 W Nebraska Ave, Peoria, Illinois, 61604
Time to Kickoff!
Bradley will open its 2026 campaign against DePaul, kicking off the Braves’ 15-game regular-season slate. Bradley concluded preseason play on August 14 following an exhibition against Milwaukee, having also faced Northwestern and Southeastern Community College earlier in the preseason. Similarly, DePaul squared off against No. 4 Saint. Louis, Indian Hills Community College and Wisconsin during its preseason slate. The all-time series has leaned in favor of the Braves, with Bradley holding an 8-2-3 record against DePaul, including a 5-1-2 mark in Peoria.
The Braves have also won five of the last seven meetings against DePaul dating back to 2005. Most recently, the two sides battled to a 2-2 draw in Peoria last season. Another note of history on the side of Bradley is their home opener success. Home-opening results have been nearly automatic for the Braves, as Bradley is 5-0-1 in home openers since 2020.

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Tailgate Lot: Open at 4:00 PM, $10 to park in tailgate lot

Summer Semester Grades Due (3:00 PM)
2026-08-21

Residence Halls Open
2026-08-22

Move-in Weekend
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Bradley University, 1501 W Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL, 61625

Bradley Beginnings
2026-08-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Olin Quad
Come to the quad and meet fellow students, faculty, and staff (and Kaboom!), and possibly snag some Bradley swag.

Floor Meetings
2026-08-22 18:00 - 19:00
Residence Halls – Meet with your Resident Advisors to learn about the ins and outs of living in campus housing!

Bradley First Night
2026-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Alumni Quad
Join the Campus Life Ambassadors on Olin Quad for games, socializing, music and some snacks to kick off your first night of college.

Guest Speaker Heather Matarazzo
2026-08-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Renaissance Coliseum
The Kick Off Keynote Speaker for Welcome Week is actress Heather Matarazzo. She will speak about her journey with depression, the unexpected steps she took on her healing journey, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Welcome Bash
2026-08-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Alumni Quad
Join the welcome celebration in Alumni Quad for food, music, and more.This event is sponsored by the Fraternity and Sorority Programming Board and funded by SABRC.

Taste of Bradley
2026-08-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Olin Quad
One of Bradley’s favorite traditions! Food trucks, local vendors, and live music by Bradley’s very own KaboomBox! Cash, debit, and credit accepted.

NPHS/MCG Ice Cream Social
2026-08-23 19:00 | GCC
Head over to GCC lawn for an Ice Cream Social and a meet and greet with the members of the Multicultural Greek Council and NPHC.

Outdoor Movie
2026-08-23 21:00 - 23:00 | Olin Quad
Join ACBU on Olin Quad for The Princess Diaries!
