Announcement

Welcome President Shadid

Bradley University is excited to welcome James E. Shadid as its 13th president! On April 8, from 2-4 p.m., please join us at the Renaissance Coliseum to officially welcome incoming President Shadid. Watch a welcome video from President Shadid.
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Important Dates

Fall 2025

August 22 Honors Student Move-In | Requests to move in early need to be approved by the Office of Residential Living. | 9:00AM-3:00PM
August 23 First-Year Move-In | Students should arrive according to their selected appointment time. | 8:00AM - 4:00PM
August 23 First Floor Meeting | 5:30PM
August 24 Returning Student Move-In | Students should arrive according to their selected appointment time. | 9:00AM - 3:00PM
August 27 First Day of Classes
September 1 Labor Day | Students have classes, University offices closed
September 5 Last Day to Change Meal Plan for Fall Semester
October 11 Fall Break Begins (halls do not close)
October 15 Classes Resume on Wednesday
October 1-21 SAC Applications for Spring 2026 are Available
November 26 Thanksgiving Recess Begins (no classes) | Residence Halls close at 10:00AM. | Housing during Thanksgiving Break must be submitted through the request form. | Student Apartment Complex and St. James Apartments will remain open.
November 30 Residence Halls Reopen | 1:00PM
December 11 Final Examinations Begin
December 17 Final Examinations End
December 18 Residence Halls Close | 10:00AM | Student Apartment Complex and St. James Apartments will remain open.
December 20 Commencement

Spring 2026

January 2 University Offices Reopen
January 18 Residence Halls Open at 1:00PM (no appointment needed) | Meals are available at noon.
January 30 Last Day to Change Meal Plan for Spring Semester
February 1-21 SAC Applications for Fall 2026 are Available
February 1-28 Housing Application (PART 1) Available for RETURNING STUDENTS | Room renewal ends Feb. 28.
March 1-31 Room Selection (PART 2) Available for RETURNING STUDENTS (see email)
March 14 Residence Halls Close for Spring Break at 10:00AM | Housing in Residence Halls during Spring Break must be submitted through the request form. | Student Apartment Complex and St. James Apartments will remain open.
March 22 Residence Halls Reopen After Spring Break | 1:00PM
May 7 Final Examinations Begin
May 13 Final Examinations End
May 14 Residence Halls Close for the Semester | 10:00AM
May 16 Commencement