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Family Support

Participation of Bradley University parents in a number of important areas has become increasingly vital to the University's growth and progress in recent years. Involvement in admissions, placement, student activities, and the Family Fund Projects grants are becoming traditional and indispensable.

Funding for Family Association projects and services are derived from 2 main sources.

  • While every Bradley parent is automatically a member of the Family Association, we do ask for a voluntary annual membership donation of $30 to support family programming.
  • We also rely on unrestricted gifts to support Family Fund Projects in order to ensure that all of the important projects chosen for the year will receive adequate funding. Families may go online to make their Family Fund Projects gifts.
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Recipients of 2023 Family Fund Project Grants

BUPD Coffee with a Cop & Crime Prevention Giveaways

The Bradley University Police Department hosts a program aimed to encourage communication and promote relationships between their officers and BU students. This event is intended to create a space where students can feel comfortable expressing comments and concerns to officers, and in turn, create a safer campus.

Parent/Supporter Tote Bag

The Bradley University’s Family Association is responsible for enhancing the experiences that all students have on campus. Seeing one of the tote bags around campus during orientation can foster a natural conversation about what the Family Association is and what it does.

Get Fit Stay Fit - Fit Fair

Get Fit Stay Fit (GFSF) has contributed to the Bradley University campus by encouraging students, faculty, and staff to use the Markin facilities. Over the school year, GFSF hosts events endorsing healthy habits and wellness across the university. One event, the Fit Fair, reaches beyond campus. Businesses in the Peoria area that have similar goals to GFSF are invited to campus to promote and advertise healthy lifestyles and foster a natural conversation about what the Family association is and what it does.

Market 309: Non-profit Market for Bradley Students

Market 309 aims to address food insecurity among students without the stigma and shame that can come with it. Partnerships with Peoria Grown and the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, allows students to have access to healthier and more affordable food options. Market 309 operates every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. (with the exception of breaks) and their volunteers give out free, healthy snacks to students on study days. Fruits, vegetables, and other staples (like bread and peanut butter) are available to students for $1 to $3. Market 309 wants all students to succeed, regardless of their financial situation.

Moss Scholars Program

The Moss Scholars Program provides services to neurodiverse students that assist them in developing skills both socially and academically. They focus on the overall health and well-being of these students during and after college. Events thrown by the program are accommodating and inclusive to neurodiverse students. Students who may otherwise struggle making friends, are welcomed in an environment where there is no pressure or expectations.

SERVE and Family Weekend Service Project

The SERVE and Family Weekend Service Project is an opportunity for students and their families to learn valuable leadership and service skills. They acquire responsibility through Bradley and Peoria-based service projects and in the end, can feel what it is like to give back to their community.

Career Closet

Career Closet provides interview-ready outfits to students who may not be able to afford professional clothing. They offer support to students to make the “best first impression” they an by helping them build a foundation for a job-ready wardrobe.

Bradley University Pre-Law

Students who are looking to become legal professionals can find support through Bradley University Pre-Law. Regardless of minor or major, students will receive personalized, one-on-one attention and guidance if they are interested in the field of law. Whether it be LSAT preparation courses or workshops covering topics such as school selection and interview preparation, their overall goal is to see their students succeed and reach their full potential as legal professionals.

Bradley netWORK Web-based Career Management System

Students, employers, alumni, and Smith Career Center staff all have access to Bradley netWORK, a web-based career management system that connects users to local, regional, and national organizations seeking applicants. Opportunities range from internships to full-time positions. Positive career outcomes, experimental education, and learning opportunities are just a few of the benefits this tool provides.