Visit - Bradley University

Visit In Person

The best way to experience Bradley is to see it for yourself. Walk our campus, meet current students and faculty, and picture your future here. Sign up for an upcoming visit day or schedule a personalized campus tour to explore Bradley in a way that fits you best.

Upcoming Visit Days & Events

Are you a high school junior or senior looking for that right fit? Join us for a visit day and see why BU’s opportunities and experiences are unparalleled.

See where you’ll learn, eat, and hang out
Connect with professors and dive into your academic interests
Chat with current students about what Bradley is really like

If you have questions about our upcoming opportunities to visit campus, contact our Campus Visit Coordinator at (309) 677-1000 or admissions@bradley.edu.

Sunday, Aug. 9

College Application Workshop

2 – 3:30 p.m.

Downers Grove Public Library (Off-campus)

Friday, Oct. 2

Explore BU Day

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Music Visit Day

Monday, Oct. 12

Visit Program

Friday, Oct. 23

Nursing Visit Day

Friday, Oct. 30

Engineering Visit Day

Friday, Nov. 6

Technology Visit Day

Friday, Mar. 26

Explore BU Day

High School Visits & College Fairs

We’re hitting the road and bringing Bradley to you! Our admissions team will be visiting high schools and college fairs across the region, and we’d love to meet you.
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Weekday Visits

Receive a campus tour and meet with an admissions counselor. Faculty appointments are available by appointment during the semester.
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Saturday Visits

Enjoy a walking campus tour led by a current student and receive a group presentation with one of our admissions counselors.
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Transfer Visit Days feature a university overview, campus tours and a group meeting with a faculty member or advisor. These half-day programs give you an opportunity to explore what makes Bradley University like no other college and to receive guidance on the next steps of your college plan.

Date	Description	Time	Registration
Monday, June 9	Transfer Express Summer Visit Night for Fall 2025	6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Check in at 6 p.m.)	Register Today
Saturday, June 14	Bradley Summer Visit Day	9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Check in at 8:30 a.m.)	Register Today
Wednesday, June 25	Transfer Express Summer Visit Night for Fall 2025	6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Check in at 6 p.m.)	Register Today
Saturday, July 12	Bradley Summer Visit Day	9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Check in at 8:30 a.m.)	Register Today

Visit Online

Date	Description	Time	Registration

Virtual Tour

Explore Bradley right now through our interactive virtual campus experience

College Tour

Learn about Bradley from real students who shared their experiences on our episode of the College Tour!

Visit In Person

Seeing is believing! You’re always welcome to take a customized tour of Bradley. Just sign up for the next visit day or register for a personal tour of campus.

Admitted Student Visit Experiences

You’re In! Immerse yourself in your future.

Congratulations! If you’re an admitted first-year or transfer student, this is your official welcome celebration to the Bradley family.

You’ll kick things off with an energetic welcome rally and a chance to interact with student clubs and organizations from all across campus. Then you can tour classrooms, residence halls, the bookstore — and don’t worry we will make a reservation for you to enjoy a meal at the brand-new Williams Dining Hall. Afterwards, you’ll dive into an academic open house to explore every area of interest that catches your eye. To wrap things up, you can check out opportunities in Study Abroad, Greek Life, Honors, and more.

This day-long program is your chance to experience what makes Bradley University unmatched! Download the schedule here.

Date	Time	Check In	Registration
Friday, December 4	9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.	9:00 a.m.	Register Today
Friday, March 5	9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.	9:00 a.m.	Register Today
Saturday, April 3	9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.	9:00 a.m.	Register Today
Friday, April 16	9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.	9:00 a.m.	Register Today