Freshman Admission Viewbook by Bradley University

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Are you looking for a larger university that offers hundreds of academic programs and a wealth of activities, located in a vibrant city with a diverse population? Then Bradley University is the ideal place for you. Or maybe you see yourself at a school where classes are small, people are friendly, the campus is easy to get around and professors know your name. Then Bradley can be the ideal place for you, too.

When you choose Bradley University, you don’t have to choose between the activities and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experiences of a smaller college. Our size — about 5,400 students — gives you the best of both worlds. We’re known for our high standards, exceptional academics and an outstanding faculty. And we leverage relationships with top organizations and industries to provide unlimited hands-on learning opportunities. All of this makes Bradley the ideal choice to prepare you for immediate and substantial success — in your career and in life.

PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED

Schedule a visit to see what your Bradley Experience could look like. Tour the campus, meet students, see Peoria and get answers to your questions about academics, admission, scholarships and more. You can schedule an individual appointment or visit Bradley in a group setting at one of our visit programs. Call (309) 677-1000, go to bradley.edu/visit or email admissions@bradley.edu.

We’re confident that Bradley will deliver everything you expect from a university. But it’s the things you may not expect that make Bradley an ideal choice. We follow a proven, hands-on approach to teaching, learning and development. All classes are taught by talented and dedicated faculty, some of whom hold patents, write symphonies or run businesses. Our extensive partnerships and relationships connect students to opportunities locally, nationally and around the world. And we’re committed to being affordable and making it possible for you to access a remarkable education.

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While some of these things may be surprising to you, they’re not surprising to those who know us. Publications like U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg continue to recognize us for our academic rigor, value and student engagement. We’re ranked the top regional university of our kind in Illinois — and sixth overall in the Midwest.

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The university’s 85-acre campus includes 77 buildings all within a five-minute walk. You’ll have access to world-class facilities — including a communications center equipped with video editing suites, a library with access to more than 38 million items in a network of 77 other institutions, and individual labs specifically designed for the study of dozens of subjects such as robotics, alternative energy, optics and holography.

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A SURPRISING LOCATION

Our location in the heart of a vibrant city sets Bradley apart. Peoria is a metropolitan area of 350,000 people that is about a threehour drive from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Transportation options include plane, automobile or bus. The General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport offers about 20 daily f lights on four airlines to 10 national airports. Peoria Charter Coach provides five daily bus trips to locations in Chicago, including O’Hare International Airport. THE RIGHT SIZE

Like Bradley, Peoria is the right size — large enough to provide a wide range of recreational, cultural and professional activities, yet small enough to maintain a shared community spirit. Bradley has much in common with our home: a diverse population, world-class research facilities, outstanding fine arts and entertainment, and a great sense of community. Bradley’s residential campus is located in a historic neighborhood just one mile from downtown, where the business district and riverfront have been revitalized with art galleries and restaurants. Peoria is home to a number of Caterpillar Inc. facilities and innovative technology companies, as well as three hospitals, including the largest medical center in downstate Illinois.

THIS VIBRANT COMMUNITY OFFERS: • A Smithsonian Institutionaffiliated museum that features nationally touring art, history and science exhibits, as well as a giant screen theater and planetarium.

ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN

• The Caterpillar Visitors Center, which tells the story and features the equipment of a Fortune 100 company, Caterpillar Inc., including one of the world’s largest mining trucks. • An award-winning park district that manages more than 9,000 acres of park land including nearly 20 parks, three golf courses, a zoo and botanical gardens. • The Peoria Civic Center Theater, which ranks among the Top 150 theaters in the world for the number of tickets sold for music, theater and entertainment events.

9,000 ACRES OF PARK LAND

TOP 150 LIVEPERFORMANCE THEATER WORLDWIDE

METROPOLITAN DOWNTOWN

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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HONORS PROGRAM

above: Thanks to his Bradley support system, Nick Principi graduated with a patent, a job offer and a victorious battle against cancer. As a two-time intern at Shanley Pump, he designed a steam pressure seal that company officials patented. A month into his junior year, he was diagnosed with cancer. Despite his treatment, he stayed on track to graduate with help from a number of faculty members. And his two summers of effort were rewarded with a standing job offer after graduation. “I chose Bradley because I didn’t want to be at a school where I was just a number. I got a degree and I have wonderful memories with friends because so many people looked out for me.” – Nick Principi, Mechanical Engineering

100% OF CLASSES TAUGHT BY FACULTY

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If you’re a motivated student who is interested in joining a vibrant, supportive community of other students like you, consider applying for the Honors Program. Small, stimulating classes with some of our finest professors, interdisciplinary seminars, and a variety of cultural and social events encourage interaction among students from all five colleges. Completion of the program will help you achieve admission to top graduate schools or a successful start to your career. Students who qualify for the Honors Program will receive additional information after they are admitted. bradley.edu/honors

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What will your Bradley University experience look like? Whatever you want it to. As a mid-sized university, we can personalize your college experience, providing the attention and guidance you need to achieve your goals. Classes are small enough that your professors will know your name. You’ll have access to resources like free math tutoring, a writing center and a student support center dedicated to your success. But “personalized” doesn’t mean “easy.” You’ll learn from top-notch professors who expect excellence, and work alongside other highquality students who welcome the opportunity to engage with peers who challenge, question and inspire them.

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CAMPUS LIFE Whether you’re playing Frisbee on the quad, heading to the recreation center for a pickup game, catching a movie at the Student Center or participating in one of the more than 240 student organizations, Bradley’s campus is always buzzing with both organized and spur-of-the-moment activities.

COUNTRIES AND U.S. TERRITORIES

MULTICULTUR AL & INCLUSION STUDENT GROUPS

“Does it have my major?” and “Can I afford it?” are two obvious questions you’ll have when choosing a college. But you might be surprised to learn that nearly all potential students will have this question on their mind: “Will I feel comfortable?”

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• The Markin Family Student Recreation Center contains everything from a swimming pool and rock climbing wall to an indoor track and dance studios for fitness classes, intramural sports and personal workouts. • Late Night BU is an alcohol-free source of late-night entertainment where hundreds of students get together to “play”— creating crafts, jumping on inflatables, listening to live performances, sampling great food from local restaurants and more.

While college is the place where you’ll prepare for a successful career, it’s also the place where you’ll discover who you are. You’ll study with and learn from classmates with differing points of view, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and from different countries and cultures. You’ll find lifelong friends, make memories and change the way you see the world.

• The Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU) brings a variety of entertainment to the Hilltop — from comedians and lectures to magicians and movies. Once a year, the group brings big-name entertainment to campus, with previous concerts featuring Bastille, One Republic, Weezer, Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Jesse McCartney, Andy Grammer and T-Pain. bradley.edu/campuslife #SpringConcert

ACTIVITIES

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You’ll have access to groups that are connected to your area of study, as well as student chapters of professional organizations that can help you network with leaders in your industry. Service organizations bring students together in a wide range of philanthropic activities — from building houses to training service dogs to raising money for children in need. A number of organizations unite students who have similar faiths, nationalities or global interests.

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You can pursue your passion for music, art or dance by joining one of the many bands, the Bravettes dance team, cheerleading or the Barbeque Kitten improv troupe. And there are plenty of organizations that exist simply for fun and recreation, like the Movie Club, Backpacking Club and Amateur Radio Club.

SORORITIES & FRATERNITIES

Intramurals give you the chance to compete in leagues and tournaments in a variety of team and individual sports, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, bowling, golf and many more. Teams are offered at three skill levels and in three divisions — CoRec, men’s and women’s. A number of official Club Sports give students the chance to participate in a variety of sporting and recreational activities. Some compete against clubs at other colleges and universities while others are more recreation-oriented. bradley.edu/studentorganizations

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golf courses. On campus, our $50-million, state-ofthe-art Renaissance Coliseum serves as the home court for women’s basketball and volleyball teams.

ATHLETICS

Bradley has a long and illustrious history in athletics, and the Bradley and Peoria communities are strong supporters of our 15 NCAA Division I teams. The Bradley Red Sea is a student organization that supports all Bradley Athletics teams. Bradley competes in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), the second-oldest and one of the most competitive conferences in the nation. Men’s teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, indoor track and outdoor track; women’s teams include basketball, cross country, golf, softball, tennis, indoor track, outdoor track and volleyball. The Braves have access to some of the best competition facilities in the country, from a minor league baseball stadium to one of Illinois’ most spectacular championship

The Bradley men’s basketball team ranks among the 30 winningest programs in college basketball history and recently won the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Bradley soccer team has won seven MVC championships since 1998 and has played in seven NCAA Tournaments since 2000. In 2018-2019, our volleyball team earned a postseason invitation to the National Invitation Volleyball Championship and Men's Golf won the 2018 MVC title and competed in the NCAA Regionals. Our men's and women's cross country teams have swept the Missouri Valley Conference championships for the last two years and the men's cross country team finished 24th in the 2018 national championships. Bradley Baseball has dominated the state of Illinois the last five years by racking up a 55-20 (.733) record against the rest of the state since the start of the 2014 season. In addition to the competitive success of Bradley's teams, the athletic department's 220 student- athletes enjoy remarkable achievement in the classroom, provide thousands of hours of volunteer service to charitable organizations, and rank well ahead of the national average for academic progress and graduation success. bradleybraves.com

DOING REAL WORK

Bradley prides itself on having a student body of “doers” rather than observers.

above: A local service organization that operates a theater as a fundraising venture benefited from the senior capstone project of four Bradley management information systems students. The students provided fully functioning websites for the organization and the theater, easing online ticketing processes and creating user-friendly mobile experiences. The happy client praised the students for their knowledge and professionalism.

above: Donnell Stone struggled at first to create his first video game, “Let’s Go Hero.” In the game, players move through a cityscape hurling trash cans and dodging vermin to collect chocolate bars. Stone credits Bradley’s emphasis on writingintensive courses with enriching his skills in plotting and writing dialogue. Other projects of Stone’s: a poker game, two collecting games and another, with a friend, about the head of the interactive media department. – Donnell Stone, Animation

above: It’s a growing threat to health: When antibiotics are overprescribed or patients don’t take the necessary dosage, resistance to those antibiotics grows. Jennifer Houser studies drug resistance as it relates to gene expression. Her research might help pharmaceutical researchers outsmart drugresistant bacteria. In earlier research with biology professor Craig Cady, Houser tried to determine whether the drug Simvastatin, commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol, might prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. – Jennifer Houser, Biomedical Science

How will you know if the major you’ve chosen is the right one? By putting it into practice. How will you gain the experience you need to land a job? By putting your skills to the test.

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At Bradley, you won’t wait until you graduate to join the real world. You’ll be doing it from the moment you arrive on campus. You’ll quickly become immersed in your major course work, and you’ll be doing real work — in the classroom, in the lab, through internships and study abroad opportunities. All graduates complete at least two real-world experiences and more than 80 percent complete at least one careerrelated experience, such as an internship or practicum. The Springer Center for Excellence in Internships and the Smith Career Center are committed to providing students with opportunities for career-related work experience. The Centers provide resources to help students secure meaningful internships, co-ops and part-time jobs. A centralized Cooperative Education and Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to register their internship for possible credit. bradley.edu/scc

SEEING THE REAL WORLD

For students in any major or discipline, the opportunity to study abroad is encouraged — and in some majors, it’s required. As members of an academic community, we believe students have both the privilege and responsibility to broaden their perspectives by experiencing cultural, social and intellectual environments other than their own. Bradley students have the opportunity to study in every major city in the world, with study abroad programs ranging from a week to a year. During the

above: Bradley students are immersed in culture during a visit to Old Delhi, a walled city in Delhi, India. This spring break trip is part of an International Business course on doing business in India. Students experience firsthand the country’s rich history along with the present-day business environment.

January and May/June interims, they can travel with other Bradley students and faculty on a variety of short-term intensive academic programs abroad. And all students can choose to study abroad for a semester or a year. In addition, Bradley’s Global Scholars programs, which are offered to students in most majors, give participants a strong background in global studies by expanding cross-cultural knowledge presented in a global framework.

above: Sojourner White spent a semester studying in Spain and returned the next year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. One of 46 American cultural ambassadors, she teaches classes, works with student organizations like Model United Nations and spends time giving back to her host community. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience I get to have twice. I was determined to get back to Spain because I felt I had unfinished business there. I thought of things I could have done — or could have done more — while I was there last year.” – Sojourner White, Psychology and Spanish double major

above: Brock Fuhrmann made the most of his 16-day study abroad experience, attending an English class for several hours each day and devoting the rest of his time to experiencing the London area — from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Stonehenge, from the London Bridge to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea football. “It was a great experience to be embedded in their culture and have the freedom to learn independently while still having engaging class discussions every morning.” – Brock Fuhrmann, Entrepreneurship

GAINING REAL EXPERIENCE

Bradley students build their resumes with real-world experiences gained through internships, on-the-job training and volunteer activities with a wide variety of businesses and organizations — from Fortune 100 manufacturers to small businesses, law offices to hospitals, government agencies to nonprofit organizations.

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above: Nursing major Lauren Bilgri made an effort to challenge herself with a wide variety of experiences during her time at Bradley, studying abroad in Rome, volunteering as a childcare worker in Cape Town, South Africa, and working at the local children’s hospital. In South Africa, exposure to the effects of poverty and social unrest on children helped her develop empathy and strengthened her passion for pediatric medicine. Her journey continued after graduation with a job at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. “I came back more receptive and understanding of what people are going through. I’ve seen how things out of our control can put people in unfortunate situations. It’s my job to do whatever I can to help them improve their lives.” – Lauren Bilgri, Nursing

above: Students participating in the Hollywood Semester explore Universal Studios, experiencing the thrill rides as well as watching how actors and filmmakers make movies come to life. The program gives students the opportunity to experience the working world of the entertainment industry and network with the people who make things happen in Hollywood — like Bradley alumnus Greg Dolph, who gave the students career advice and answered questions about his role in Universal’s popular “WaterWorld” show.

LAUNCHING REAL PRODUCTS

At Bradley, entrepreneurship is more than just a program in the business school. A major initiative for the university as a whole, students in all colleges have an opportunity to become entrepreneurs — developing ideas, starting companies and launching real products.

above: Dark is the Night, a board game designed by three junior students in Bradley’s Interactive Media game design program, began as a class project and was published and released nationwide by APE Games.

above: Three Bradley electrical engineering seniors fused their career interests with their lifelong passion for music to develop a novel item that could make dance parties more fun: an advanced gesture recognition glove for disc jockeys. The glove enables DJs to control sound systems through basic motions and different colors of LED lights. It’s a recreational twist on gesture recognition — a technology that relies on sensors to follow commands based on recognized motions. “People in audio engineering or performance may understand one side of the process but not the other. With this experience, I can make the technical parts less complex and help people involved throughout the whole process.” – Evan Leong, Electrical Engineering

above: Bradley students build Peoria’s next generation as mentors in the University’s America Reads Tutoring Program. The program strengthens children’s reading and comprehension skills and encourages youth to value education through relationships with college role models. Bradley students meet with Peoria-area children four nights a week on campus and at three locations in the city’s neighborhoods.

MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE

Leadership development is a core value of the university and a hallmark of the Bradley Experience. We believe that leadership is essential to the future careers of our students and the communities where they will choose to live. All student clubs and organizations — from honorary societies to social clubs to local chapters of major professional organizations — are managed and governed by student leaders.

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above: Emily Formea receives the national Student Advocate of the Year Award for her support of children’s causes with Save the Children Action Network (SCAN). She received the award during the organization’s annual advocacy summit in Washington, D.C., which brought students to the nation’s capital for a weekend immersion in political activism, training sessions and meetings with leaders. “You realize you can make a change if you’re passionate and dedicated to an issue. It’s intimidating to speak to government officials, but it’s something I’m thankful to have the freedom to do.” – Emily Formea, Political Science and Economics double major

above: Wags for Mags volunteer Katie Wolfe poses with a service-dog-in-training. This student-led organization raises money and works with a local organization to train service dogs to assist individuals with disabilities.

above: Students in a class that focuses on art and environmental issues show off one of the four storm drains that were painted to draw attention to water conservation issues. Creative art projects like this one tied together a semester discussing environmental issues and the power of art to shape public dialogue. In addition to conservation, they explored topics like food politics and invasive species. “Public art is an agent of change that has the power to bring a community together. It was interesting to see how our experiment created change in the city.” – Anna Fredrick, Graphic Design

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COMPLETE Do you know exactly what you want to do after you graduate from college? Or are you just beginning to consider the possibilities? Wherever you are in the process, Bradley is the place for you. You can choose from more than 185 majors and programs of study in five colleges or select Bradley’s nationally recognized Academic Exploration Program to help you find the path that’s right for you.

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NATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH SCIENCES With a reputation for developing extraordinary leaders in the human service professions, we prepare students for careers in preschool through high school education, family and consumer sciences, nursing and health sciences. Our kinesiology and health science major serves as a gateway to other professional programs, including our Doctor of Physical Therapy program, named one of the Top 100 programs in the nation. The nursing program offers direct admission to freshmen, with nursing courses and practicum beginning sophomore year. Early childhood education, special education, elementary education and middle school education majors will receive an additional endorsement that qualifies them to teach English language learners. PROVIDING OPTIONS

With the support of faculty who also serve as advisers, you will be able to find just the right fit in the human service professions. You may take advantage of crossdepartment collaborations and opportunities for double majors and minors. Thanks to Bradley’s strong connections to alumni and relationships in these

Hospitality Leadership careers:

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professional fields, we are able to help you find the right opportunity, career or graduate program.

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ENHANCING SKILLS

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You may decide that your undergraduate degree is a stepping stone to an advanced degree, taking advantage of the college’s many graduate programs in the human services field. Maybe you will choose to enhance your education degree to become a school administrator, with either a Master's degree in Leadership - Educational Administration (Principal), or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Superintendent). Freshmen admitted to the kinesiology and health science program have the opportunity for early assurance into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Nursing graduates may choose Bradley online graduate programs to prepare for careers as nurse administrators, nurse educators or family nurse practitioners with either a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP). PREPARING LEADERS

Graduates of the College of Education and Health Sciences do more than gain the knowledge and skills they need to do their jobs. Their education includes a focus on leadership. Most Bradley graduates enter the workforce with the skills of seasoned professionals, are quickly promoted, and grow into top positions in their fields. bradley.edu/ehs

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES – HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP – TRAVEL AND TOURISM KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE

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MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION WITH ESL (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Science) (Grades 5–8)

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PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY (Kinesiology and Health Science with Early Assurance to Doctor of Physical Therapy)

PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES (Kinesiology and Health Science)

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SPECIAL EDUCATION (LBS I)WITH ESL (Pre-K to age 21) TEACHER EDUCATION

Customize your academic program with a minor in one of our more than 50 programs including business, creative writing, French, game design, internal auditing, music and Spanish. For a complete list of minors, visit bradley.edu/academic.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT BRADLEY Interested in starting your own organization? Creating your own law firm, medical practice or business? Bradley will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to fuel your future success. Entrepreneurial opportunities at Bradley abound through a standalone school, a dedicated center and curriculum across the university. • The Foster College of Business offers a major in entrepreneurship along with help to students starting a business through its Turner Center for Entrepreneurship. • The Robert and Carolyn Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the first stand-alone school of its type in the nation, prepares students to take their place in society as innovators, providing solutions to complex, global and fast-changing challenges. The Turner School also offers a minor that is open to students from all majors and an Entrepreneur Scholar Program. • The Idea Factory, a student-based incubator, is a home for students

to explore new business ideas, connect with other students to develop them, and bring their entrepreneurial experiences to life. Our Big Idea and Brave Pitch competitions support students by awarding them resources to support starting their new businesses. WHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

An entrepreneurship curriculum is useful for students in all career fields. Examples of the types of students with an interest in entrepreneurship include: • Fine arts and liberal arts students interested in self-employment or consulting

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• Science, health science, and engineering students intending to work for innovative companies

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• Students concerned about social or environmental issues looking for new ways to make a difference in their communities • Students in any field who think they might open a business someday • Those seeking careers as accountants, lawyers, and doctors, who may start their own practice or have entrepreneurial clients

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100% OF GRADUATES HAVE BUSINESS CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

FOSTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS The Foster College of Business has one focus: your business career. Our faculty’s first passion is helping you achieve that goal. A high level of student-faculty interaction, experiential learning and great career outcomes are the foundation of a business school that is ranked in the Top 50 in the nation. CONNECTING WITH FACULTY

Unlike many institutions, Bradley’s business students are admitted as freshmen and immediately begin taking business classes. Our faculty are business experts who teach 100 percent of our classes and serve as both your academic and career advisers. They get to know you and can help you make important connections with potential employers. Together, we create a learning environment that supports you as you learn what it takes to be a professional in the business world. LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCES

Foster College of Business students have numerous opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills outside the classroom. You will learn how to create ideas that advance business, participate in real-life consulting experiences and solve real-time problems for real businesses. All students complete a senior consulting project: a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented project with faculty serving as advisers. You will be a leader in the decision-

making process, which will prepare you for your first job and future promotions. Over the past five years, Bradley students have earned more than 33,000 hours of consulting experience with businesses through these projects.

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Outside of the classroom, there are many opportunities to get experience such as studying abroad in England, India, China and many other countries. Join one of 17 student-led business organizations where you can begin developing your leadership skills and engage with business professionals through numerous networking opportunities.

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From your first day on campus, the skills you learn both inside and outside the classroom will be applicable to your businesscareer. Faculty will advise you regarding academic coursework and career options. You are immediately introduced to an environment where you can develop business skills and prepare for internship opportunities with successful companies like John Deere, PricewaterhouseCoopers and State Farm.

FINANCE

Employers have rated Bradley's Foster College of Business 10th in the nation for how our business programs prepare graduates for the jobs they want. For this and many other reasons, Bloomberg Businessweek ranked us No. 42 in the nation for best undergraduate business schools.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERNAL AUDITING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MARKETING

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT – MARKETING Customize your academic program with a minor in one of our more than 50 programs including business analytics, cybersecurity, game design, internal auditing, music and Spanish. For a complete list of minors, visit bradley.edu/academic.

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CATERPILLAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY If you are a creative problem-solver who wants to shape the future and make an impact on the world, the field of engineering and technology is for you.

TWO COLLEGES. ONE EXCEPTIONAL SPACE. UNLIMITED EXPERIENCES. Open in the fall of 2019, the Bradley University business and engineering complex unites the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology and the Foster College of Business under one roof in a visionary facility modeled after the business environments where you will launch your career. This complex will encourage an innovative way of thinking, teaching and learning that opens up myriad opportunities for you to work across curriculums and participate in project-based learning activities. You will gain a breadth of experience and knowledge that will allow you to achieve a greater depth of specialization in your own field, along with the ability to work more effectively with those in other fields. “I have confidence in the future knowing that the academic landscape for our next generation of leaders will include a facility where imagination, skill and technology have no limits.” – William Clay Ford Jr., HON ’12 EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, FORD MOTOR CO.

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As a Bradley engineering student, you will engage in hands-on, team-based learning from day one. Maybe you will design and build an autonomous robot, concrete canoe, wind turbine or prosthetic device. Bradley students have re-engineered the assembly process for F-15 aircraft, created an image generator for the simulation of arthroscopic surgery and redesigned animatronic parts for an Orlando-based theme park. Industry projects, design competitions, internships, co-op positions and project-based research provide realworld skills sought by employers. Students may also customize a program by combining majors and minors with more than 100 academic programs available beyond engineering, including business, music, health professions, pre-med, pre-law and more. PRACTICING ENGINEERING

DESIGN PROJECTS COMPLETED WITH: Caterpillar, John Deere, NASA, Siemens, Northrop Grumman, HON Industries, Motorola, Boeing & others

Most engineering schools teach about engineering; Bradley teaches students the practice of engineering. Not only will you gain the knowledge and skills you need in your engineering toolbox, you will also acquire significant design experience throughout your time at Bradley. This experience culminates in the engineering capstone projects — high-level, real-world, engineering design projects that are often sponsored by companies and government agencies. These unparalleled experiences prepare Bradley graduates to enter the job market ready to work as professionals.

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KEEPING THINGS PERSONAL UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Bradley’s engineering college is sized with you in mind. Engineering programs are inherently very demanding in content as well as pace, and we recognize that a close faculty-student relationship and individual support are very important to student success. You will be taught in small groups, not with 100 other students in a lecture hall. Our faculty, not graduate students, teach, advise and mentor all undergraduates. They know your name and are available to consult on projects and answer your questions. Our goal is to ensure the success of every engineering student.

BIOMEDICAL – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CHEMICAL – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTER OPTION – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – COMPUTER OPTION ENERGY – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

LEARNING FROM THE BEST

Our engineering faculty members choose to teach at Bradley because that's what they want to do — teach. Faculty will work side-by-side with you in classrooms, in labs and on real-world projects. They will advise, mentor and guide you both inside and outside the classroom. UNDERSTANDING THE ENGINEERING CAREER

The engineering process is complex and practitioners perform many roles. Bradley graduates have been involved in all of them: research, design, development, product application, manufacturing and system integration, as well as marketing, sales and management. An important mission of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology is to continue to educate the next generation of professionals to meet the challenges of the future. bradley.edu/cegt

100% OF STUDENTS COMPLETE A SENIOR PROJECT

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING UNDECIDED INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING LEAN MANUFACTURING – MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS ENGINEERING – MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING SYSTEMS – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Customize your academic program with a minor in one of our more than 50 programs including business, creative writing, French, game design, internal auditing, music and Spanish. For a complete list of minors, visit bradley.edu/academic.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

ACADEMIC EXPLORATION PROGRAM The Academic Exploration Program (AEP) at Bradley University is a uniquely designed undecided-majors program that will help you find the path that is right for you. You will have opportunities to identify your academic interests, understand your skill sets, and then evaluate career options that ref lect your personal values and aspirations. AEP is one of the first programs offered to exploratory students in the United States and one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind. The program is supported by faculty and staff across campus, and each year approximately 10 to 15 percent of new freshmen enter Bradley in the program. All Bradley students are eligible to utilize the resources within the AEP at any time during their academic career. New students may select this program upon application to the university. This dynamic program provides a weekly seminar class, individualized academic advising, an academic curriculum exhibit hosted by faculty members, and job shadowing opportunities.

Liberal Arts and Sciences students, alongside their professors, are doing significant research and making an impact in the real world in fields like: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Developing a geographicallyexplicit biological inventory database for Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama BIOLOGY Transforming non-embryonic stem cells to explore new treatments for Parkinson's disease CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY Developing biodegradable polymers for drug-delivery applications and preparing reusable catalysts for industrial processes ENGLISH Generating an economic impact and sustainability study for local human service agencies PSYCHOLOGY Fostering a culture of student attendance to present their research at regional conferences SOCIOLOGY Conducting a nationwide survey on college student drinking behavior WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURE Using foreign language skills to teach English abroad as a Fulbright Fellowship recipient

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) is the largest and most diverse in the university, allowing you to select from a broad variety of undergraduate majors and programs of study. You will have the opportunity to customize your major program through an extensive offering of academic minors, specialized concentrations, and interdisciplinary studies. These resources and the academic variety of Bradley’s five colleges lead many of our students to double- or even triple-major. Some of our undergraduates create their own majors through the Interdisciplinary Major Program. Other students benefit from our graduate education, which includes a number of five-year bachelor’s and master’s degree combination programs. We believe these options will make you a more appealing candidate to future employers. Our world-class faculty and dedicated staff will deliver a personalized academic experience, empowering you to be a capable, imaginative, and compassionate individual who embraces the challenges of the modern world. You will have the opportunity to learn advanced analytical, computational, and communication skills; gain an understanding of the natural world through scientific methods; and develop historically informed insights into diverse societies. You will be exposed to the tenets of ethical thinking across disciplines as well as the great issues facing humanity. We seek to instill in our students intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm to enable lifelong learning. LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

As a Bradley liberal arts and sciences student, you can take advantage of transformative experiences beyond

the classroom. You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your skills through amazing internships, faculty-guided research, and life-changing service learning. Many of our students complete short-term study abroad courses with our faculty at exciting locations around the globe. Regardless of the venue, these special experiences position our students for future success. SERVING AS MENTORS

Our faculty are committed to mentorship – guiding you and connecting your coursework with your life goals. They are also dedicated to helping you focus not just on a degree but on a career – working with you to build a professional development plan or to choose a compelling minor or concentration. You will benefit from working closely with our talented faculty, from best-selling authors to cutting-edge scientists to nationally recognized experts in a broad range of fields. Our student-faculty collaborative projects often evolve into lifelong professional associations. MAKING STUDENTS MARKETABLE

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY ACTUARIAL SCIENCE BIOCHEMISTRY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY – HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE – PRE-MED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE – R ESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY – BUSINESS CHEMISTRY – CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES INTERNATIONAL STUDIES LITERARY STUDIES – ENGLISH MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS – HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY – BIOLOGY MOBILE COMPUTING

CHEMISTRY – HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

PHILOSOPHY

CHEMISTRY – PRE-MED

PHYSICS – HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

CHEMISTRY – PRE-PHARMACY COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPUTER SCIENCE CREATIVE WRITING – ENGLISH

Bradley liberal arts and sciences students learn how to think critically and to apply analytical and research skills. These skills are the foundation of an education that prepares our graduates for excellent job placement and entrance into reputable medical schools, law schools, graduate schools, professional programs, Fortune 500 companies, and not-for-profit agencies.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE PRE-LAW PRE-MED PRE-VETERINARY SCIENCE – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL WRITING – ENGLISH PSYCHOLOGY RELIGIOUS STUDIES

ECONOMICS

SOCIAL WORK

ENGLISH

SOCIOLOGY

ENGLISH – HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

SOFTWARE, WEB AND COMPUTER SECURITY

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

SPANISH

FRENCH

STATISTICS

HISTORY HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES – HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

Customize your academic program with a minor in areas such as business, creative writing, ethics, leadership, neuroscience, or world languages from Spanish and French to Arabic and Chinese. For a complete list of minors, visit bradley.edu/ academic.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Many graduates choose to continue their studies toward an advanced degree, remaining at Bradley or attending other high-quality institutions. The Graduate School at Bradley University offers a diverse range of more than 40 certificate, master’s and doctoral programs designed to prepare students for rewarding careers. The strength of the programs lies in the outstanding quality of our faculty, who mentor students in a genuine academic community. With a strong commitment to student learning, the faculty strives to advance knowledge relevant to society’s local, regional and global needs.

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These programs are intended to promote the professional development of graduate students by engaging them in research, creative production, workplace-oriented experiences and theoretical studies. Emphasis is placed on developing leadership, technology, research and teamwork skills through collaborations with nearly 200 graduate faculty members, the university’s strategic partners and other students.

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CENTER FOR LEGAL STUDIES

The Center for Legal Studies enhances and expands the services available to Bradley students interested in the study of law. This center provides guidance and support for students from any major for all aspects of preparing for a rewarding career in the law and applying to law schools.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING CENTER

GAME DESIGN PROGRAM

RANKED ONE OF THE BEST IN THE U.S.

The Health Professions Advising Center serves students and alumni of Bradley University who are considering careers in the health professions, such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, veterinary medicine and pharmacy. This center provides guidance and support for students from any major for all aspects of preparing for a career in the health professions and applying to health professional schools.

DIVERSE RANGE OF MORE THAN 40 GRADUATE, DOCTORATE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

ACCELERATED MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN Accounting, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Internships & Careers with Industry Leaders: ABC, CBS, NBC, Cisco, Disney, HBO, Dreamworks, ESPN, Fox Sports, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros, Universal & Yamaha

SLANE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND FINE ARTS Bradley’s Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts is a convergence point for global communications, cutting-edge interactive media, and every aspect of the fine and performing arts. Ongoing partnerships with entertainment industry, news and media leaders provide students hundreds of world-class mentoring, networking and internship opportunities.

media production, music business, game design and animation. They study theatre in London, sports communication at the Olympics, advertising and PR in New York City and Las Vegas, music in Los Angeles and Vienna, entertainment technology in Las Vegas and art and graphic design in London and Paris.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Hands-on learning is the very essence of the way Slane College students work, and these experiences start right away. Bradley freshmen can earn leading roles in theatre productions and principal chairs in the orchestra. They produce and direct broadcasts, create communication campaigns, edit and publish copy, and design and animate interactive media. Their art is on display in both solo and group exhibitions. These opportunities are built into our curriculum and extend to everything we do.

The Slane College has established significant industry relationships that result in internships and programs that put Bradley students directly in the professional center of their areas of study. The result is invaluable experience and direct contact with future employers such as major league sports organizations, television networks, regional theatres, game and animation studios, film studios, recording companies, branding and design studios, art galleries, and the NBC Winter and Summer Olympics. Our Hollywood Semester, open to students in all majors, is a full-credit “study away” semester spent studying with leading professionals in the heart of the Los Angeles entertainment industry. It provides both academic and real-world experience through courses and specialized internships that give our students the opportunity to develop professional networks that will launch their careers after graduation. STUDYING ON LOCATION

Slane College students learn about their majors on location in the environments where they aim to be employed. You will find Bradley students in Hollywood, studying film, video, television and new

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CONVERGING DISCIPLINES

Having communications, fine arts and interactive media converge in the programs and productions of one college is strategically planned to mirror the way today’s fast-moving world works. The biggest corporations in the world (such as Apple, Google, Time/Warner, Disney/ABC, Sony, NBC, Comcast and Viacom) united these fields and expect their future employees to be proficient in these areas. At Bradley, you will develop the knowledge, skills and imagination necessary to embrace this exciting world of innovation and creativity. bradley.edu/slane

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY ADVERTISING ANIMATION ART ART EDUCATION (K–12) ART HISTORY COMMUNICATION GAME ART – INTERACTIVE MEDIA GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERACTIVE MEDIA INTERFACE DESIGN - USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN JOURNALISM MUSIC MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY MUSIC BUSINESS MUSIC COMPOSITION MUSIC EDUCATION (K–12) MUSIC PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION PUBLIC RELATIONS SPORTS COMMUNICATION TELEVISION ARTS THEATRE THEATRE PERFORMANCE THEATRE PRODUCTION USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN

College is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in life — in time, talent and resources. It’s important to find a place you can afford that also promises a high return on the investment you make. We’re committed to doing all we can to ensure that Bradley is affordable and that we deliver a great educational value. We maintain a tuition price that is considerably lower than comparable universities, with tuition offset by extensive financial assistance opportunities. In addition to being considered for scholarships and grants, you’ll also have access to low-cost educational borrowing and payment plans that provide considerable f lexibility. We offer an outstanding education for a reasonable price — about $5,600 less per year than similar private institutions. The rewards of success after graduation make Bradley a great investment.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS A number of academic scholarships are available for students who score above national standards on the ACT or SAT and who demonstrate academic excellence as measured by high school GPA, leadership and service to their schools and communities. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when you apply to Bradley.

SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS If you have an existing relationship to Bradley, such as being the child or grandchild of a graduate, the sibling of a current student, or the dependent of a Caterpillar Inc. employee, the university has a number of scholarships that recognize these connections.

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BRADLEY UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION AND THE PROMOTION OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF AGE, COLOR, CREED, DISABILITY, ETHNICITY, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION OR VETERAN STATUS.

TALENT RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIPS Are you an actor, artist, athlete or musician? Bradley recognizes that these special talents enrich the university and offers special recognition scholarships for students majoring in art, theatre and music or participating in competitive speech. Smaller participation awards up to $500 are also available to nonmusic majors selected for one of our many instrumental and vocal performance groups. As a Division I institution, athletic scholarships are managed by individual coaches.

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More than 90 percent of Bradley students benefit from scholarships or other financial assistance. Complete Bradley’s Early Estimator to find out how much scholarship, grant and other assistance might be available to you. bradley.edu/estimator

Choosing a college is about more than being prepared for a successful career. It’s also about finding a place that feels like home. At Bradley, you’ll be free to spread your wings, with the comfort of a safety net below. What will your Bradley Experience look like? Will you play in the university pep band at Division I basketball games? Train service dogs as part of the Wags for Mags program? Teach English in Spain as a Fulbright Scholar or study travel writing in Paris? Maybe you’ll join Engineers without Borders and oversee construction of a freshwater well in Guatemala or intern at a television, movie or music studio in Hollywood. Bradley is the ideal place to discover who you are, pursue your passions and launch a career. ARE YOU READY TO START DEFINING YOUR FUTURE?

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