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Available Sessions

Click here for a listing of available orientation sessions. Please know that session availability is first come first serve, so long as you have completed the pre-registration steps below.

Parent/Supporter/Sibling fees

To attend, each parent/guest/supporter is charged $135. The $135 fee includes three meals—one off campus dinner at a local steakhouse for parents/guests/supporters, breakfast with your student, and a lunch on campus. All families receive one tote bag, folder and materials throughout the program. Students do not pay any additional fees to attend. The funds collected from this program supplement the student program.

Please read through the step-by-step orientation registration process below:

STEP 1: BUnetID and Password Activation

A short 90 second tutorial video is available by clicking below. Shortly after your BUnetID and Password is activated you can move onto Step #2.

STEP 2: Completing the Math Assessment

Once students complete their first attempt of the math assessment, they will be able to register for an Orientation session.

STEP 2: Accessing the Math Assessment

  • All students were sent an email with a link that will take you directly to the sign on page in ALEKS where you will take the math assessment. The assessment should be taken on a computer/device/tablet versus a phone.
  • Once you click onto the link, you will need to enter your BUnetID and Password to log in.
  • You may be taken to an information release page, if so simply click the second option that reads "Ask me again if information to be provided to this service changes" and click Accept.
  • Check the box and agree to the ALEKS terms of use and select "continue" at the bottom.
  • ALEKS will confirm that your account has been paired securely with Bradley University. Select continue to move onto the assessment.
  • If you were unable to complete the previous step, it is likely because you are using a Chromebook. Please email msc@bradley.edu and make them aware. A staff member from the Math Success Center will reply within 24-48 hours and let you know that you are able to take the assessment.

Otherwise, please visit the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment website for general test information and click here for a breakdown of course placement test scores and the math class your major initially requires. Students will need to complete a 10 hour prep-and-learning module if they need to take the test a second or third time.

STEP 3: Register for Your Orientation Session

Hooray! Now that you have completed your first attempt of the math assessment, you are eligible to register for an overnight summer orientation session. You should be able to register for a session between a few hours to an overnight after completing the assessment. If taken over the weekend, you will be able to register for a session by Monday morning. Before registering for an orientation session, talk with the up to four guests who can come with you, and discuss the session that works best for everyone. You can make changes in the reservation system, found in your Bradley Bound Page, up to one week prior to your assigned session. Within one week, you will need to contact the orientation office. Please follow the bullet points to register for a session.

  • Click/tap on the link below
  • Sign into your Bradley Bound Status Page (the username and password are different than the BUnetID and Password you just activated)
  • Open/available session dates are listed. Click/tap on the 1.5-day session that works for you and your parents/guests supporters. This will bring you to the required reservation form.
  • Please fill out all sections and finalize your reservation by clicking/tapping on the submit/finalize button at the bottom of the form.
Register for your Orientation session

Refund Policy

Meals, staffing and needed materials are ordered in advance. A 72-hour cancellation notice BEFORE the assigned Orientation session begins is required for a refund. No refunds can be issued within 72 hours of your scheduled session.

Please review the remainder of this website for important information on the following:

  • Bradley’s Health Form which can be turned in during Orientation (Step 4 below)
  • Details pertaining to the World Language (Spanish, French and Chinese)
  • Programmatic Details which has information on orientation roommates, programmatic start and finish times and more.
  • What To Bring for overnight bedding, forms of ID needed and additional information.
  • Hotel Accommodations for parents/guests/supporters, if off campus lodging is preferred

STEP 4: Student Health Form

Illinois State Law requires that students have a completed health form on file with Health Services. A doctor's physical is not required. Access and download the updated Health Form here. The health form should be completed and returned to Bradley Health Services, or brought with you when you come to campus. For questions on the health form please contact (309) 677-2700 or bradleyhealthservices@bradley.edu

STEP 5: World Language Assessments

World Language Assessment

  • Bradley currently offers an online language assessment in French, Spanish and Chinese. Click on the World Language Assessment link once you have read the remaining bullet points to get started.
  • Students who studied a foreign language in high school or another college or university and who wish to continue studying the same language at Bradley must take a placement test before enrolling in a language course.
  • If you wish to take a language you have NEVER studied before, you DO NOT need to take the placement exam.
  • While language coursework is required for the Bachelor of Arts degree, and some Bradley majors, not all students are required to complete language coursework.
  • If you are interested in language courses it is best to take them sooner rather than later.