Confirm your Enrollment
Every Bradley Brave starts their journey by confirming enrollment and reserving their spot at BU. To confirm your enrollment, simply submit your enrollment deposit through your Bradley Bound account.

International Students – Obtain a Student Visa or Transfer Your Record
In order to apply for an F-1 visa or transfer your SEVIS record from another US institution, you will need an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility sent to you from International Student Services. You must submit our Affidavit of Support with required additional documentation to show proof of funding. Once you have your I-20, you will need to work with your current institution to transfer your SEVIS record to Bradley, or follow the steps to secure a new F-1 visa. To get information about the process to secure a new F-1 visa, follow Step 2 and Step 3 at http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/.

Your next step will be to set up an appointment with the nearest American Embassy/Consulate to apply for your visa. When you go for your appointment make sure you have the following documents with you:

You can find more information about obtaining your student visa at the Education USA website.

NOTE: By law, you must check-in with and attend the university whose I-20 you use to obtain an F-1 Student Visa and present at the border for entry into the United States.

Dean’s Letter of Recommendation
Upon confirming your enrollment, you will be emailed a Dean’s Letter of Recommendation form to verify you are a student in good standing at your last enrolled institution. This form, available at the link below, must be completed by the Dean of Students or the equivalent office at the college or university that you have most recently attended. Bradley’s Vice President of Student Affairs must receive this recommendation before you may register for classes.

Activate Your BUnetID & Email
Once you’ve confirmed your enrollment, you’ll receive your official BUnetID and Bradley email. These credentials unlock your next steps, including Orientation registration and course access.

Class Registration
It’s time to plan your official Bradley class schedule! Registration for Fall semester begins in April and continues until the beginning of the semester. Spring registration begins in November. Look for registration information to arrive by email soon after you have submitted your enrollment fee. You should consult with your faculty advisor before you register for classes. Registration and academic dates and deadlines can be found at the following link.

Orientation
Orientation is where your journey takes off! Meet classmates, connect with your academic advisor, explore campus, and register for classes. These special events include Transfer Student Registration Days in April, Begin Bradley online orientation over the summer, and Transfer Student Welcome and International Student Orientation in August.

Submit Your Housing Contract
Living on campus is a major part of the Bradley experience. Once you’re enrolled, complete your housing contract and roommate preferences through your housing portal. If you will start with at least junior standing (56 credit hours), consider one of these off-campus options: St. James Apartments or Main Street Commons.

If you’re interested in living on campus with other transfer students, you can select the transfer specific floor when you complete your housing sign-up form using the Bradley Bound Page.

Review Financial Assistance
Access your award letter, accept financial aid, and explore your options in your Bradley Bound account. Questions? Our financial assistance team is here to help. If you have not already done so, file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible to ensure you receive full consideration for federal, State of Illinois and Bradley University financial assistance.

Explore Your Future and Connect with Future Friends
Check out our Admitted Student Visit Events, join exclusive Bradley communities on ZeeMee, and start picturing your life as a Brave.