Welcome to Bradley University

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Welcome to Bradley University

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Welcome to Bradley University! Our undergraduate, graduate, and online courses are your ticket to entering the workforce with confidence and the skills needed to succeed. BU has everything you're looking for in a midsize school, including personalized attention, big city amenities, and high-impact academic opportunities that'll look great on your résumé. This is the Founder's Circle, with a statue of our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, at its center. After the losses of her husband and six children, Lydia devoted herself and her wealth to the creation of a school "to furnish its students with the means of living an independent, industrious and useful life." She was incredibly successful, breaking ground in 1897 and influencing the lives of countless students ever since. Let's show you some of the key places and experiences that make Bradley University special. Whether you're a prospective student or just curious about what our campus has to offer, we hope you'll enjoy the tour. Let's get started!

Whatever You Do, Be You (Student Life)

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Bradley University is the perfect place to develop your skills and see results. You'll have a wealth of real-world learning experiences like internships, supervised research, capstone projects and study abroad. Plus, there's always something fun to do at BU! With 200+ student organizations and 30 Greek chapters on campus, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, build your leadership experience and Be You!

Student Recreation

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The Markin Recreation Center is your destination to blow off steam and get some exercise. You'll have access to the pool, rock wall, weight room, indoor track, and two gyms. With group fitness classes and personal trainers at your disposal, as well as onsite health services staffed by certified nurses and doctors, you'll have all you need to be your best self. Markin also houses the hugely popular late-night entertainment event, Late Night BU, as well as the BU esports club, and Jerry's Juice Bar.

Student Outcomes

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Welcome to the Hayden Clark Alumni Center. Here at Bradley, 100% of Bradley students have at least two experiential learning opportunities to put on their résumé before they graduate through internships with local and national companies, supervised research, and study abroad experiences. That's how Bradley alums have secured careers at organizations like General Motors, Blizzard Entertainment, Nestle PURINA PetCare, Chicago Public Schools, OSF HealthCare, and Caterpillar Inc. It's clear Bradley students consistently receive high return on their investment – that's why U.S. News & World Report and other leading college guides recognize BU as a top 10 national university in Illinois.

NCAA D1 Athletics

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Renaissance Coliseum is the home of Bradley Athletics! This state of the art facility houses strength and conditioning and athletic medicine facilities, and two student-athlete academic centers. The Coliseum includes the Mitchell "J.J." Anderson Court practice facility, an athletics museum within the Burklund Family Heritage Hall, and the university's athletics hall of fame. Here you can cheer on Women's basketball and volleyball teams and experience university functions like commencement and concerts. With 15 Division 1 NCAA teams at Bradley, RenCo is one of the best places to bring your school spirit!

Residence Life

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With housing options both on and off campus, there are plenty of places you can call home. The Global Living Learning Community welcomes students who are studying a second language and/or who are heritage speakers! Living on an Honors floor means you'll build a strong connection with other students in the program as soon as you get to campus. Students from all majors are welcome to join the Innovation for All Living Learning Community, which is made up of entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers pursuing big ideas. Plus, the Gender Inclusive Housing floor provides a residence hall living community for all gender identities and expressions.

Garrett Cultural Center

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This is the Garrett Multicultural Center, named after Dr. Romeo B. Garrett, the first Black person to receive a master's degree from Bradley, and Bradley's first Black professor. The Garrett Center houses the Office of Inclusive Excellence, which supports the successful transition, engagement, and persistence of historically underrepresented communities at Bradley. No matter who you are, you're encouraged and empowered to Be You at Bradley.

Greek Life

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Greek life is a great way to make lifelong friends, volunteer in the community, and develop leadership skills. Bradley is home to 30 chapters, including 18 fraternities and 14 sororities with diverse representation including six Black Greek organizations and three multicultural chapters. These organizations are deeply engaged in philanthropy and community service and working on critical student issues such as wellbeing and mental health.

Campus Dining

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At BU, you'll have plenty of options for food and caffeine. In addition to our food court in the student center and the adjacent POD (short for Provisions On Demand), you can find all kinds of entrees at our two dining halls. Plus, there are several coffee shops on campus, and the Campustown Shopping Center just across the street has several multicultural food offerings.

Library

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Here at the Cullom-Davis Library, there are four floors with study spaces, librarians ready to help with research, the Academic Success Center for tutoring and support, and even a breathing room for those looking for a sensory break, a stop to decompress, or a moment to meditate. Plus, you can get technical assistance at the IT HelpDesk, and even discover stories from Bradley's past at the Special Collections Center. At Bradley, your success comes with a wealth of support. Even if you haven't decided on a major yet, you'll have the Academic Exploration Program (AEP) at your fingertips, connecting you with an advisor to help you move through the integrated curriculum and identify and pursue your academic and professional goals.

Academics - Foster College of Business

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This is the atrium of Bradley's Business and Engineering Convergence Center, where business and engineering students come together to collaborate and innovate. The BECC houses the Clark Business Analytics Lab, a state-of-the-art classroom with advanced technology and dual-monitor setups so managing your hands-on, data-based assignments is easier than ever. As a business student at Bradley, you'll benefit from close interactions with faculty, networking opportunities with professionals, and the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship, which can assist you with starting your own business through counseling, technical assistance, and educational opportunities.

Academics - Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology

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Welcome to the second floor of Bradley's Business and Engineering Convergence Center. We're currently in the robotics lab, one of the many rooms in BECC dedicated to helping you sharpen your engineering skills. There's also an auto shop, a machine shop, as well as a 5-story drop tower for engineering experiments. BECC also houses the Barton Makerspace, which has equipment for 3D printing and other projects. Pair all that with our ABET-accredited programs, and it's no wonder our Engineering and Technology alumni are so successful.

Academics - The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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This is Bradley Hall, the headquarters of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Tons of students have classes here, with the college housing academic programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and computer sciences. Here, you'll benefit from small class sizes that make a huge difference in your skills development. LAS programs offer opportunities for engaged learning and mentorship with faculty dedicated to your success.

Academics - Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts

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We're currently in the Caterpillar Global Communications Center. This is one of several buildings dedicated to students in the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, housing animation and game design labs, a fully functional television production studio, and The Charley Steiner School of Sports Communication. Meanwhile, there's also the Heuser Art Center, which houses studios for painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, and more. Then there's the Dingledine Music Center, with its 440-seat Peters Recital Hall, and the *Hartmann* Center, which houses the 280-seat *Meyer Jacobs* Theatre, the 70-seat Blythe O'Sullivan Studio Theatre and the *Hartmann* Center Gallery. No matter how you make your art, BU has your back.

Academics - College of Education and Health Sciences

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This is Bradley's state-of-the art nursing lab, featuring high-fidelity nursing manikins that provide medically immersive, life-like simulated medical scenarios in a controlled environment, so you can get hands-on experience saving lives. This is just one of the many benefits of being a part of BU's College of Education and Health Sciences. Based in Westlake Hall, the College of EHS is the spot for compassionate students looking to make a difference in the lives of those around them. From nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to education, counseling, leadership, and more, Bradley offers the mentorship and experiences necessary to help change the world.

Peoria

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Our home, Peoria, Illinois, is a metropolitan community of approximately 350,000 residents situated along the scenic banks of the Illinois River. As one of the largest centers for biotechnical research and development in the Midwest, we're centrally located 3 hours from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. *Peoria* offers big-city amenities like museums, fine dining, shopping and coffee shops, without big-city congestion. Bradley and *Peoria* share much in common – a diverse population, world-class research facilities, outstanding fine arts and entertainment, and a great sense of community. It's a great place to call home.

Next Steps

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This is where we end our virtual tour, but your Bradley journey is just beginning. We invite you to schedule an in-person tour or information session. You can also visit our website to apply today. Here at BU, you'll have the opportunity to pursue value-aligned work and become the person you want to be. You'll combine your passions and skills through innovative opportunities and exceptional connections with peers, staff, and faculty. To put it simply, at Bradley, you can truly Be You. We hope to see you on campus!

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