Transfer Admission Viewbook by Bradley University

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A GUIDE TO THE BRADLEY TRANSFER EXPERIENCE

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THANK YOU TO THE MANY BRADLEY STUDENTS WHO ALLOWED US TO USE REAL PHOTOS FROM THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS.

ABOVE: “I chose Bradley because I knew the professors in my department cared from the first visit day. It immediately felt much more personalized than my experience at community college.”

– Becca Meier MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Are you looking for a large 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 is the ideal place for you, too.

When you choose Bradley University, you don’t have to decide between the activities and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experiences of a smaller college. Our size — nearly 6,000 students — gives you the best of both worlds. We don’t just offer these experiences, we guarantee them. Every student will graduate with at least two, and probably more, mentored real-world experiences documented on their transcript. To gain this experience, we leverage relationships with top organizations and industries to provide unlimited hands-on learning opportunities. This guarantee makes Bradley the ideal choice to prepare you for immediate and substantial success — in your career and in life.

LET THE TRANSFER CENTER HELP • We host Transfer Visit Programs • Provide educational planning • Schedule individual appointments • Promote successful transfer opportunities • Keep you updated on your application status • Guide you through the financial assistance and scholarship process Contact us at: (309) 677-1000 or admissions@bradley.edu

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY’S TRANSFER CENTER Bradley’s Transfer Center can help make your transfer experience an easier one. We have the resources available to make sure you are taking the courses you need now in order to complete your Bachelor’s degree at Bradley. EHS 120 – THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE COURSE

ABOVE: “I chose Bradley because of the small class sizes and the friendly professors. I found a passionate, tight-knit group of faculty and staff who were committed to student success and personal growth. Bradley was the perfect next step in my academic journey!” – Bobbie Cremer RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HOW WILL CLASSES TRANSFER? Equivalency guides are available online for community college students from Illinois. Determine how your courses will transfer at: bradley.edu/transferguides

Meet and interact with other transfer students to discover a myriad of social and academic opportunities on campus and other services that will aid in your successful transition into Bradley University. To register, contact the Office for Transfer Student Assistance at: otsa@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, many who hold patents, write symphonies or run businesses. Our extensive partnerships and relationships connect students to opportunities locally, nationally and around the world. We’re committed to being affordable and making it possible for you to access a remarkable education. DID YOU KNOW

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that approximately one third of all college students will transfer from one institution of higher education to another? At Bradley University, we assure you that you will not be alone in your journey. Bradley enrolls approximately 300 transfer students yearly, and offers services to meet the needs of this rapidly growing population.

ST. JAMES APARTMENTS St. James offers furnished apartments for students with junior academic standing. These apartments offer each student their own room around a common area for 2-4 students. Contact the Office of Off-Campus Properties at (309) 677-2100 or visit the website at: bradley.edu/stjames

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING AVAILABLE IN MAIN STREET COMMONS

TRANSFER HOUSING

The Bradley community provides great residential choices. Transfer students may live on campus in university residence halls or apartments. You can choose from several residence halls including a singles option on campus. Transfer students with junior standing may take advantage of the Student Apartment Complex (SAC) or the offcampus St. James Apartments. Bradley’s housing office keeps a listing of other apartments and homes for rent in the Peoria area. For more information about housing requirements, check out the Housing Office website at bradley.edu/housing or call (309) 677-3221.

TRANSFER COMMUNITY Transfer students have the opportunity to live on campus with other transfer students. bradley.edu/offices/ student/transfer/ community

RESIDENCE HALLS Bradley’s on-campus residence halls provide convenient access to cafeterias, food courts, laundry facilities, and feature Wi-Fi connectivity. If you are interested in living on the Transfer Community Floor, contact the Office for Transfer Student Assistance at otsa@bradley.edu. STUDENT APARTMENT COMPLEX (SAC) The six-story Student Apartment Complex offers single and double occupancy rooms for upperclassmen. Each apartment includes an electric stove, refrigerator, internet access and cable TV.

RESIDENCE HALLS

ABOVE: “There are many reasons I transferred to Bradley, including affordability, being close to home, and all of the teachers who supported me. Because Bradley offered transfer scholarships, it was also affordable for me.”

– Jesus Covarrubias ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE

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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.

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“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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• T he 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. • L ate 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 The Band Perry, One Republic, Weezer, Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. bradley.edu/campuslife #SpringConcert

TRANSFER STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Join a student organization that offers a variety of transfer-oriented events, including social programming in the transfer community. Try the annual T-Shirt Swap on Olin Quad where you can trade in a shirt from your previous college for some Bradley gear. If you are interested, please call (309) 677-2420 or email otsa@bradley.edu.

THE OFFICE FOR TRANSFER STUDENT ASSISTANCE Committed to helping facilitate a seamless transition for transfer students at Bradley University, we offer an abundance of resources and activities. Professional staff members are available to assist transfer students with academic challenges and advisement questions to ensure a positive experience. Making new friends and experiencing Bradley University are the most important first steps to your successful transition to the Hilltop.

Heitz Lounge Our lounge was specifically developed for transfer, commuter, and military veteran students to have a place to study and hang out. The lounge includes a printing station, a television and rentable lockers.

TRANSFER STUDENT WORKSHOPS We offer workshops to help transfer students take advantage of the resources and services Bradley University provides. These include information about navigating the registration process.

In today’s competitive marketplace, the difference between landing and not landing a job is more than the education you receive or the GPA you earn. It’s the experience you bring to the table. How do you acquire that experience when you’re busy being a full-time student? By participating in hundreds of opportunities to put your new knowledge and skills to work in the real world. At Bradley, those experiences come in a variety of ways — in the classroom and the labs, in the community, through internships and study abroad opportunities. Many of these opportunities are crossdisciplinary, allowing students to work or study in areas they may never have considered, to better understand the majors they’ve chosen, or to combine internships to bring truly unique experiences to the job market.

SMITH CAREER CENTER

Once classes begin, one of the first stops on campus for transfer students is the Smith Career Center located in Burgess Hall. Career fairs begin in September and are offered throughout the school year. The Smith Career Center can assist you with: SMITH CAREER CENTER JOB FAIRS

• Fall Job & Internship Fair • Academic Majors & Minors Fair • Graduate & Professional Fair • Spring Job & Internship Fair • Career & Public Service Expo

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• Career decision-making • Job search strategies • Resume and cover letter review • Connecting to employers seeking Bradley candidates • Applying for jobs and graduate school • Interview techniques and practice • Internship registration • Networking with employers and alumni • Salary negotiating and information • Evaluating job offers

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“The Smith Career Center is what really sold it for me. Knowing that people were there to help me get a job or internships was what got me. Bradley is a mid-sized school, yet they have all the opportunities of a big campus. That’s what I love.” – Abby Kubalweski - COLLEGE OF DUPAGE

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BUILD YOUR RESUME Internships, networking and entrepreneurial opportunities throughout your college experience allow you to build your resume. In a recent survey of graduates, 96 percent reported completion of at least one realworld experience and 83 percent completed at least one internship during their time at Bradley.

A KEY COMPONENT OF LEADERSHIP IS SERVICE

Bradley students have proven they are engaged in and committed to the campus and to the community. Nearly 75 percent of Bradley students participated in service-learning projects last year, volunteering more than 45,000 hours for 325 nonprofit agencies and raising nearly $120,000 for more than 75 different charities. A MINOR IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES

Bradley students have the opportunity to learn about effective leadership and directly apply theories and practices to their major areas of study. In addition, the Lewis J. Burger Center for Student Leadership and Public Service offers development programs and networking opportunities that help students become committed and effective leaders in their careers, families and communities.

LEAD THE WAY It was the mission of our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, to prepare students to lead independent, industrious and useful lives —to excel and be leaders in their chosen fields … and in life. Leadership development is a core value of the University and is 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.

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

20% OF BR ADLEY STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD BEFORE GR ADUATION

STUDY ABROAD

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 January and May/June interims, students can travel with Bradley students and faculty on a variety of short-term intensive academic programs abroad.

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ACTIVITIES

With more than 240 student organizations, from political interest groups to the Anime Club, from the winningest speech team in the nation to Nerf Commandos, you’ll be able to participate in plenty of activities that are familiar — and plenty that give you the chance to try something new.

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ABOVE: “When I applied, Bradley sent me a list

of how the courses I had taken would transfer. No other school I applied to did this, and I felt it showed how much Bradley cares about its students and that we get a great start. It’s been a very smooth transition from community college and I’m glad to be here.” – Nichole Warnstedt - HARPER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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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.

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 writing-intensive 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. Every student will graduate with at least two mentored real-world experiences such as an internship, co-op, undergraduate research or study abroad documented on their transcript.

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BEST UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOL : BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK

FOSTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS THE COLLEGE OFFERS MORE THAN 15 PROGRAMS OF STUDY, INCLUDING: ACCOUNTING ACTUARIAL SCIENCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS ANALYTICS CYBERSECURITY ECONOMICS ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MARKETING

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.

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LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCES

CONNECTING WITH FACULTY

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. 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.

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.

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 decisionmaking 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. 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. ENJOYING GREAT OUTCOMES

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. 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. bradley.edu/business

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THE COLLEGE OFFERS MORE THAN 20 PROGRAMS OF STUDY, INCLUDING:

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND 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, and health sciences. Our kinesiology and health science major serves as a gateway to other professional programs, including our Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, named one of the Top 100 programs in the nation. 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 professional fields, we are able to help you find the right opportunity, career or graduate program. ENHANCING SKILLS

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).

DIETETICS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCE PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION bradley.edu/ehs

Kinesiology and health science students are prepared to continue their education in fields including athletic training, chiropractic, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant and more. 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 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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THE COLLEGE OFFERS MORE THAN 15 PROGRAMS OF STUDY, INCLUDING: CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING bradley.edu/cegt

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. 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 real-world 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

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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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.

KEEPING THINGS PERSONAL

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. 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

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES 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

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.

THE COLLEGE OFFERS MORE THAN 50 PROGRAMS OF STUDY, INCLUDING: BIOLOGY* AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CHEMISTRY* AND BIOCHEMISTRY COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS CRIMINOLOGY ENGLISH* HISTORY* INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MATH,* STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES PHYSICS* POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES *High School Education Programs available bradley.edu/las

bradley.edu/las 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.

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 geographically-explicit 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

GAME DESIGN PROGRAM

RANKED ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD

THE COLLEGE OFFERS MORE THAN 25 PROGRAMS OF STUDY, INCLUDING: ANIMATION ART COMMUNICATION GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERACTIVE MEDIA MUSIC SPORTS COMMUNICATION THEATER bradley.edu/slane

SLANE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND FINE ARTS

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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.

studying film, video, television and new 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

TAKING THE LEAD

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.

Hands-on learning is the very essence of the way Slane College students work, and these experiences start right away. 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.

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.

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.

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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,

CONVERGING DISCIPLINES

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“Bradley gave me credit for all of the classes I needed. I was given a personal tour by a faculty member. I found his candor and transparency so refreshing that I knew I had found the right learning environment for me. The professors are always within reach. Even if a class is difficult, faculty are very willing to take the time to help you. I love the size. The campus is large enough to keep you exploring while small enough to make you feel at home. Extracurriculars are a great source of fun and provide opportunities for leadership experience. I’ve done more in one semester than I thought I would in my two years at Bradley.” – Reid Harman illinois central college

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 doctorate 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. 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. bradley.edu/grad

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

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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.

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

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 state and federal grants, you’ll also have access to low-cost educational borrowing and payment plans that provide considerable flexibility.

New transfer students who have earned a minimum of 30 transferable semester hours and 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA from an accredited college or university are automatically awarded this $14,500 scholarship. This scholarship covers more than 40% of tuition. Automatic renewal requires a 2.5 grade point average. The Presidential Transfer Scholarship requires full-time attendance (12 or more hours per semester) and can be applied toward tuition only.

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.

PRESIDENTIAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS This $12,500 scholarship is automatically awarded to new transfer students who have earned a minimum of 24 transferable semester hours and 2.75/4.0 GPA cumulative from an accredited college or university. This scholarship covers approximately 35% of tuition. Automatic renewal requires a 2.5 grade point average. The Transfer Scholarship requires full-time attendance (12 or more hours per semester) and can be applied toward tuition only.

SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

annual costs 2020-21:

$35,480 tuition and fees

$11,280 room and board

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.

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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BEGIN HERE n 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION

Complete our free online application at: bradley.edu/transferapply

n 2. SEND TRANSCRIPTS

Request college transcripts to be sent directly to Bradley from all colleges you have attended. Send to: Bradley University, Office of Undergraduate Admission, 1501 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61625

n 3. VISIT CAMPUS

Visit campus to meet with a transfer admission counselor. To schedule an appointment or to register for one of our transfer visit programs call (309) 677-1000 or visit bradley.edu/transfervisit

n 4. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you would like to be considered for all types of financial assistance, including student loans, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can file the FAFSA online at: fafsa.gov

n 5. ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

After you are formally accepted to the University, schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor in your area of study. The faculty advisor can answer questions about your intended major, as well as assist you with planning your curriculum for the fall or spring semester at Bradley.

n 6. ENROLLMENT FEE

To reserve your place in the incoming class and to be able to register, you will need to submit your non-refundable $200 enrollment fee.

n 7. PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION

One business day after you submit your enrollment fee, your BUnetID will become available through your status page. Your BUnetID is your username that uniquely identifies you to campus systems and is used to register for classes.

n 8. REGISTRATION

New transfer students are able to register on the first day of registration. Online registration begins in April for the fall semester, and in November for the spring semester.

n 9. HOUSING FEE

Students who require on-campus housing need to submit an additional non-refundable $100 housing fee. A housing contract and the housing fee for fall must be received by June 1 to ensure appropriate university housing. Students who plan to live off campus do not need to submit the housing fee.

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You can schedule a campus visit or a virtual appointment at bradley.edu/transfervisit. For help planning a visit, call (309) 677-1000 or email admissions@bradley.edu.

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